Thread: Day 1 1st Test

Not turning out to be a walk in the park after all.
I find it hilarious some Australian commentators are complaining about Indian sledging!!!!!!!!!! They are also complaining that India celebrate too much after gaining a wicket, for the last 25 years the Australian cricket team have been the absolute masters of sledging and over the top abusive wicket celebrations. Commentators were not critical when the shoe was on the other foot.
I have long thought cricket is only a game and Australia didn't play in the spirit of the game, it was just bad behavior. We as a nation cannot now complain of others doing the same because of the example (Some haven't stooped low, Adam Gilchrist one example) set by Australian's over last 25 years.
Chickens coming home to roost seems an appropriate phrase.

Originally Posted by Fourgearsticks

Not turning out to be a walk in the park after all.
I find it hilarious some Australian commentators are complaining about Indian sledging!!!!!!!!!! They are also complaining that India celebrate too much after gaining a wicket, for the last 25 years the Australian cricket team have been the absolute masters of sledging and over the top abusive wicket celebrations. Commentators were not critical when the shoe was on the other foot.
I have long thought cricket is only a game and Australia didn't play in the spirit of the game, it was just bad behavior. We as a nation cannot now complain of others doing the same because of the example (Some haven't stooped low, Adam Gilchrist one example) set by Australian's over last 25 years.
Chickens coming home to roost seems an appropriate phrase.

Gotta agree.....but I don’t reckon any of the player will will complain, whether they were part of the era or not they just need to suck it up. Good to see Paine giving some back.

It’s would be he best thing for test match cricket of Australia can somehow squeeze a win out of this test..... one all going into Boxing Day would make it a cracking leadup.

I'm forced to sit on the lounge and watch the cricket after splitting my toe - life is tough!
It's a good game. Enjoying it.
Notice how 7 is using female commentators, which never happened on 9, which was a boy's club. They're good too - entertaining.

Heres' the toe.

You have long toes Mick. 😁

Hope it’s on the mend. 👍

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

Heres' the toe.

Yeah...no way you could do the dishes or anything with an injury like that!

The commentary is definitely better, more diverse, more informative. They just need to dump that nong - Brayshaw.

Not sure why they’re calling the polite little audience a crowd though? Clearly everyone is watching it on TV! Or maybe hardly anyone watching?
I’m enjoying catching glimpses of the tussle...when I’m not working ...or doing the dishes 😜

First ball duck!!!
its all happening

Oops, 4th ball duck

Just have to shift Kohli now before he gets comfortable and we’ve still got a chance.