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[Herbie66]

Full credit to Wade.

Did everything asked of him by the selectors , including giving up the gloves and batting higher up the order for Tassie.

Took his opportunity and stood up when his country needed him.

 

[Herbie66]

The weakness smith has is vs taller bowlers whose natural length is that awkward non driveable length where you don’t know whether to rock forward or back.

Steven Finn had a decent amount of success against him despite his shortcomings as a bowler. Archer being in the same mould will definitely ask questions, especially at Lords.

Finn was 1.98

Archer is 1.82

 

[Lynchmond]

Don't think I will rush out and order the DVD of Wade's Innings ?

Would you like his second innings on blu ray?

 

[Herbie66]

Would you like his second innings on blu ray?

VHS or Beta will do.

very impressive innings

 

[OzRulesFootball]

Just keep the rain away for long enough for us to have a chance of 10 wickets.

Still cannot believe we were 8 for 123 on day one and now got more chance of winning than they do. You got to love Test cricket how it can change over a number of days.

 

[Lynchmond]

The forecast has cleared right up. Looks like we’ll get a full day of cricket.

 

[30BucketsofRo]

Just keep the rain away for long enough for us to have a chance of 10 wickets.

Still cannot believe we were 8 for 123 on day one and now got more chance of winning than they do. You got to love Test cricket how it can change over a number of days.

A brilliant sportmen like Smith can do that (with a little assistance)

 

[Beg2Differ]

It goes from bad to worse for the umpires. That was never out. It will be interesting to see the ramifications on these 2. A spell in the country I suspect.

 

[Lynchmond]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a test match with so many decisions over turned upon review, as well as decisions not given that are shown to be out via a replay. A lot of them have been genuine howlers too. Such a series deserves better umpiring.

 

[Herbie66]

It goes from bad to worse for the umpires. That was never out. It will be interesting to see the ramifications on these 2. A spell in the country I suspect.

Aleem Daar will be umpiring at Lords with Chris Gaffney.

 

[Beg2Differ]

Aleem Daar will be umpiring at Lords with Chris Gaffney.

I think that decision needs to be reviewed.

 

[Diabolical]

It goes from bad to worse for the umpires. That was never out. It will be interesting to see the ramifications on these 2. A spell in the country I suspect.

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a test match with so many decisions over turned upon review, as well as decisions not given that are shown to be out via a replay. A lot of them have been genuine howlers too. Such a series deserves better umpiring.

Not sure where these two umpired last - maybe they haven’t since World Cup so may be pointless but it does makes me wonder sometimes if “home” umpires might understand the conditions better than having neutral umpires. Umpires really struggling with all factors of line and movement as well as height this game. Maybe Daar will have a better feel for it in the second test?

 

[Herbie66]

I think that decision needs to be reviewed.

not by Joel Wilson as he will be the 3rd Umpire at Lords..... hahaha

Seriously though you would hope someone in the ICC would (should) be asking questions about the umpiring , 14 wrong decisions , 9 for Wilson.

 

[Tamuhawk]

Full credit to Wade.

Did everything asked of him by the selectors , including giving up the gloves and batting higher up the order for Tassie.

Took his opportunity and stood up when his country needed him.

Was one of my faves during the big bash last season. Glad he got his century yday.

 

[Lynchmond]

Daar is a ****ing spud. There’s no possible way he should be trusted to umpire in the second test.

 

[Diabolical]

I think Roy forgot he was trying to save a test there and switched on T20 mode.

 

[Beg2Differ]

Oh dear Jason....

 

[Lynchmond]

Stevie ****ing wonder is too scared to put his finger up now after his two reversals this morning.

 

[Herbie66]

2nd Test - Daar & Gaffaney
3rd Test - Gaffaney & Wilson
4th Test - Erasmus & Palliyaguruge
5th Test - Dharmasena & Erasmus

 

[Herbie66]

Not sure where these two umpired last - maybe they haven’t since World Cup so may be pointless but it does makes me wonder sometimes if “home” umpires might understand the conditions better than having neutral umpires. Umpires really struggling with all factors of line and movement as well as height this game. Maybe Daar will have a better feel for it in the second test?

Dar umpires in the England v Ireland Test.