Ashes 2023
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@Donsteppa said in Ashes 2023:
@MN5 From memory Botham was mostly batting in the middle order. And on average run rates up until about the mid 90's anyone batting below #4 rarely had a chance at an ODI ton.
He opened in 24 of his 102 ODIs, a bit of a pinch hitter.
Kapil Dev and Imran Khan got an ODI hundred each.
I do get your point though, he played in the era where 220 off 50 overs was a pretty powerful total.
In saying all of that I’m still really surprised a guy of his class never managed either milestone once though. He was hardly Bruce Edgar or Geoffrey Boycott in terms of strike rate and certainly had a knack of snaring loads of wickets……
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@MajorPom said in Ashes 2023:
What was Labuschagne crying about there? Looks like spoke to the umpire?
I had the same thought then decided he was just berating himself and having a little cry inside.
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@Catogrande said in Ashes 2023:
@MajorPom said in Ashes 2023:
What was Labuschagne crying about there? Looks like spoke to the umpire?
I had the same thought then decided he was just berating himself and having a little cry inside.
I’m glad that’s over. Even Geoffrey Boycott woulda been abusing him for his slow strike rate in that innings. Jeepers.
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@MajorPom said in Ashes 2023:
What was Labuschagne crying about there? Looks like spoke to the umpire?
Cricinfo reckon it might have been for light. Tell your story walking pal.
England bowlers will fade later today you'd think.
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@TeWaio said in Ashes 2023:
24 overs session 1, 23 overs session 2
ok i'll stop now...
Gripping though
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I’m beginning to see what you mean about Tubby behind the mic. He seems to have found his groove now and is beginning to grate a little.
Less is more Tubby. Less is more.
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@Catogrande said in Ashes 2023:
I’m beginning to see what you mean about Tubby behind the mic. He seems to have found his groove now and is beginning to grate a little.
Less is more Tubby. Less is more.
I like Tubs in the commentary box. Ponting and Atherton are great together too.
I’m not sure we have this generations Richie Benaud quite yet but there’s a terrific balance between playful banter, great calling and informative analysis.
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Some good bowling by England but fuck me some ordinary shots by Australia. Head and Carey should lose their match fee. Or at least give it to Murphy.
Very lucky Bairstow isn't a good keeper or we'd trail by a lot in this innings.
Time to bar up with the ball, chaps. We know what works: line and length. Funny that.
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76-0
15 overs -
114-1
22 overs -
130-1
Lunch
