Australia v. Bangladesh - Test Series
- couragous cloke
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i think the bangies didnt bowl that badly, and they've come out to bat and done a good job so far. im quietly impressed with them.
i thought 1 of there bowlers (forgot his name) was fantastic. and 1-70 is a good effort, atleast they can hold there heads up high a little, dont worry, sri lanka used to be usless.
it will take a while but the 200 million people will soon make bangladesh a force in the decades to come.
i thought 1 of there bowlers (forgot his name) was fantastic. and 1-70 is a good effort, atleast they can hold there heads up high a little, dont worry, sri lanka used to be usless.
it will take a while but the 200 million people will soon make bangladesh a force in the decades to come.
got yourself a gun...
Personal opinion only, so don't flame me.
The choice by S. Waugh to play until he got a century, therefore a century against every test playing team, in a "team" game, smacks of putting the individual above the overall Australian effort.
I wonder if the captain would have held off a decleration if another player was close to a century?
In the future yearts, if Waugh decides to make a big thing of this century, can we all please remember the quality of the oposition?
The choice by S. Waugh to play until he got a century, therefore a century against every test playing team, in a "team" game, smacks of putting the individual above the overall Australian effort.
I wonder if the captain would have held off a decleration if another player was close to a century?
In the future yearts, if Waugh decides to make a big thing of this century, can we all please remember the quality of the oposition?
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Actually, Waugh's declaration came early, not late.
If Gilly was still in, it would've been entirely in keeping with the 'we're going to play this Test like any other' line to bat on.
With three days still left, and little prospect of rain, the Aussies would've batted on against most other teams. And .. yes, he would've held off the declaration if another batsman was in that position. However, if time was more of a factor, his declaration would be made entirely from a strategic standpoint.
David, and I hope you don't take this as 'flaming', you must be very young or only a casual follower of Test cricket to infer that Steve Waugh would brag about any of his 31 centuries.
If Gilly was still in, it would've been entirely in keeping with the 'we're going to play this Test like any other' line to bat on.
With three days still left, and little prospect of rain, the Aussies would've batted on against most other teams. And .. yes, he would've held off the declaration if another batsman was in that position. However, if time was more of a factor, his declaration would be made entirely from a strategic standpoint.
David, and I hope you don't take this as 'flaming', you must be very young or only a casual follower of Test cricket to infer that Steve Waugh would brag about any of his 31 centuries.
Donny.
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Yes JLC, I must admit, I also though I was watching England v. Australia in any one of the first four Tests of last summer.
The Aussies have bowled much better this morning after their little wake up call, last night.
Lee's first 4 overs cost 26 runs but, today, he got serious and bowled like it was a Test match and not beach cricket or a ten pin bowling game. His 6 overs produced 1/4.
Gillespie also got it on line with 7 overs and 1/13. This exposed the middle order and MacGill pounced. He has 3/29 from 8 overs as Bangladesh crashed to 6/123.
The Aussies have bowled much better this morning after their little wake up call, last night.
Lee's first 4 overs cost 26 runs but, today, he got serious and bowled like it was a Test match and not beach cricket or a ten pin bowling game. His 6 overs produced 1/4.
Gillespie also got it on line with 7 overs and 1/13. This exposed the middle order and MacGill pounced. He has 3/29 from 8 overs as Bangladesh crashed to 6/123.
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For David Whoo.
"We haven't played much cricket in the last four or five weeks so it should be a good contest. We expect it to be a Test match and we're going to play as hard as we can."
Steve Waugh ahead of Australia's first Test against Bangladesh
"I'm not too concerned about records. I just want to go out there and play well and I've said if I don't think I can improve then I shouldn't be there." Steve Waugh plays down his achievement of becoming only the second batsman to score a hundred against all nine Test-playing nations
"We haven't played much cricket in the last four or five weeks so it should be a good contest. We expect it to be a Test match and we're going to play as hard as we can."
Steve Waugh ahead of Australia's first Test against Bangladesh
"I'm not too concerned about records. I just want to go out there and play well and I've said if I don't think I can improve then I shouldn't be there." Steve Waugh plays down his achievement of becoming only the second batsman to score a hundred against all nine Test-playing nations
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Lee expects a greentop
Wisden CricInfo staff - July 23, 2003
Brett Lee, who has been cleared to play in the second Test against Bangladesh on Friday despite a back problem, is expecting plenty of success on a pacy wicket at Cairns. Bangladesh were shot out for 97 and 178 on a sluggish track in Darwin, but conditions are likely to be even more in the bowlers' favour.
Kevin Mitchell, the curator, said that recent wet weather had produced more grass than expected, and there had not been enough sun to dry the wicket out. The prospect had Lee licking his chops. "I haven't seen a nice fast wicket for a while," he said, "but this looks as close to a green-top as possible."
Lee, who picked up match figures of 4 for 57 at Darwin, has set his sights on becoming Australia's spearhead in the coming years. "Whether that happens in one, three or five years time ... I'm channelling all my emotions and my energy toward it in the long run. While it was good to bowl fast it still comes to taking wickets and I was pleased to be able to do both in Darwin."
Lee had to withdraw from the attack on the third morning of the Darwin Test complaining of pain in his back. He was diagnosed as suffering from an inflamed facet joint and given an anti-inflammatory injection, which appears to have had the desired effect.
Errol Alcott, Australia's physiotherapist, explained that the injury was probably caused by Lee bowling prolonged spells after a long lay-off. "It's not uncommon," Alcott told the Australian newspaper. "It usually happens at the start of a season when players are with their states, but because we've gone straight into a Test series after a six-week break the body has not had the chance to get used to bowling again."
Wisden CricInfo staff - July 23, 2003
Brett Lee, who has been cleared to play in the second Test against Bangladesh on Friday despite a back problem, is expecting plenty of success on a pacy wicket at Cairns. Bangladesh were shot out for 97 and 178 on a sluggish track in Darwin, but conditions are likely to be even more in the bowlers' favour.
Kevin Mitchell, the curator, said that recent wet weather had produced more grass than expected, and there had not been enough sun to dry the wicket out. The prospect had Lee licking his chops. "I haven't seen a nice fast wicket for a while," he said, "but this looks as close to a green-top as possible."
Lee, who picked up match figures of 4 for 57 at Darwin, has set his sights on becoming Australia's spearhead in the coming years. "Whether that happens in one, three or five years time ... I'm channelling all my emotions and my energy toward it in the long run. While it was good to bowl fast it still comes to taking wickets and I was pleased to be able to do both in Darwin."
Lee had to withdraw from the attack on the third morning of the Darwin Test complaining of pain in his back. He was diagnosed as suffering from an inflamed facet joint and given an anti-inflammatory injection, which appears to have had the desired effect.
Errol Alcott, Australia's physiotherapist, explained that the injury was probably caused by Lee bowling prolonged spells after a long lay-off. "It's not uncommon," Alcott told the Australian newspaper. "It usually happens at the start of a season when players are with their states, but because we've gone straight into a Test series after a six-week break the body has not had the chance to get used to bowling again."
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Steve Waugh won the toss and sent Bangladesh in to bat. They saw off some good early bowling, especially Gillespie's 0/10 from 7 overs, to put on 47 for the first wicket.
At lunch, they are 1/103 with Javed Omar on 54 n.o.
What an impressive effort from the Bangers. To not only hold off the best pace trio in world on a green top but to score 103 in an opening session was quite amazing. Even more so when we consider the Test in England where Sth. Africa scored 0/100 in the first session on a good batting wicket.
At lunch, they are 1/103 with Javed Omar on 54 n.o.
What an impressive effort from the Bangers. To not only hold off the best pace trio in world on a green top but to score 103 in an opening session was quite amazing. Even more so when we consider the Test in England where Sth. Africa scored 0/100 in the first session on a good batting wicket.
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Bangladesh are now 5/170 after Stuart MacGill just took his third wicket. He has 3/45.
Sarkar played well for 76 as did Habibul Bashar (46)
Sarkar played well for 76 as did Habibul Bashar (46)
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Donny.
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It's a game. Enjoy it.