Ashes 2023 (6 Viewers)

[David O'Day]

To add insult to injury, currently very sunny here. Would obviously have been a minimal crowd but a reserve day would have helped in this instance.

From the OT webcam:

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It seems strange the can have reserve days for some tests but not others

 

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[Ian1779]

I think it’s time to talk about Tests as a fixed number of overs (450/500) and plan reserve days. Only if you get to the end of the overs can you declare it a draw.

 

[ovduk78]

I think it’s time to talk about Tests as a fixed number of overs (450/500) and plan reserve days. Only if you get to the end of the overs can you declare it a draw.

More needs to be done about over rate and ensuring 90 overs are bowled in a day. All countries are guilty of this.
Let's be honest, if the rain had saved England we wouldn't care about extra days, over rates etc.

 

[tisza]

More needs to be done about over rate and ensuring 90 overs are bowled in a day. All countries are guilty of this.
Let's be honest, if the rain had saved England we wouldn't care about extra days, over rates etc.

Australia going in with 4 quick bowlers and no spinner - 0 chance of meeting the over rate.

 

[CCFCSteve]

It seems strange the can have reserve days for some tests but not others

Doesn’t help trying to wedge in the ashes series by the end of July…but at least The Hundred can be squeezed in

 

[ovduk78]

Australia going in with 4 quick bowlers and no spinner - 0 chance of meeting the over rate.

The ICC or whoever is in charge should make teams bowl 90 overs in a day no matter what bowling attack is picked. The over rate can also be slowed down by the batting team and has on many occasions. Extra time should also be allocated when there is a review.

 

[Mcbean]

well disappointed ! with the effing weather !

 

[ccfc922]

You clearly dont know a lot about cricket

You get a 1 or 2 hour window to play, then mess about, call lunch etc.

Yes, I don't know every intricate rule, but they've got plenty of time for rest/breaks in the time it's pissing down.

Just seems backwards for a game that relies on good weather to even take place.

 

[Grendel]

You get a 1 or 2 hour window to play, then mess about, call lunch etc.

Yes, I don't know every intricate rule, but they've got plenty of time for rest/breaks in the time it's pissing down.

Just seems backwards for a game that relies on good weather to even take place.

so does tennis

 

[ccfc922]

so does tennis

So they built roofs on courts to allow play...

Obviously Cricket may not be physically possible to have a roof, but extra days if a day hasn't been played etc would make sense surely? Today at OT was sunshine by all accounts.

It's not traditional, but at least the game gets played how it's meant to be if you want to do 5 day tests in England.

 

[Grendel]

So they built roofs on courts to allow play...

Obviously Cricket may not be physically possible to have a roof, but extra days if a day hasn't been played etc would make sense surely? Today at OT was sunshine by all accounts.

It's not traditional, but at least the game gets played how it's meant to be if you want to do 5 day tests in England.

no they built roofs on two courts on two stadiums

what if the game was heading for a bore draw - play the extra day then with no crowds?

 

[ccfc922]

no they built roofs on two courts on two stadiums

what if the game was heading for a bore draw - play the extra day then with no crowds?

I'm sure crowds would turn up to see a potential outcome, draw or win, than nearly 2 ultimately key days out of 5 stopped because of rain, resulting in a draw for the test not being played in full.

 

[SkyBlueSoul]

So they built roofs on courts to allow play...

Obviously Cricket may not be physically possible to have a roof, but extra days if a day hasn't been played etc would make sense surely? Today at OT was sunshine by all accounts.

It's not traditional, but at least the game gets played how it's meant to be if you want to do 5 day tests in England.

A big reason is scheduling, trying to fit all levels and formats in. The Hundred starts next week so they've crammed this series in, and playing today wouldn't give them enough rest before the next test on Wednesday. Plus Lancashire have a 4 day county game starting at OT tomorrow so they'll have needed to work on the pitch.

I agree with the overall point though, if you make reserve days the norm then they will be factored into the scheduling.

 

[Grendel]

I'm sure crowds would turn up to see a potential outcome, draw or win, than nearly 2 ultimately key days out of 5 stopped because of rain, resulting in a draw for the test not being played in full.

if it was an obvious draw they’d have to let people in for free

 

[LastGarrison]

Got away with a couple already this morning but a solid start otherwise.

 

[LastGarrison]

Well that didn't age well.

 

[CCFCSteve]

Collapse on here ! A lot more movement off the pitch and in the air today. Need tail to dig us out of a bit of a hole here

 

[SkyBlue_Bear83]

no they built roofs on two courts on two stadiums

what if the game was heading for a bore draw - play the extra day then with no crowds?

Before they had roofs I've never seen them say, you know what it's raining Saturday and Sunday so we're not gonna bother finishing the match. Wimbledon has been extended into a third week plenty of times before due to Weather

 

[SkyBlueSoul]

Brilliant catch by Root! Thought it was past him.

 

[CCFCSteve]

Brilliant catch by Root! Thought it was past him.

Amazing ! Needed and deserved it, bowled well this morning

 

[SkyBlue_Bear83]

Are Australia playing for a draw already?

 

[SkyBlueSoul]

Not if Broad can help it

 

[LastGarrison]

Not if Broad can help it

Or Anderson

 

[SkyBlueSoul]

Good session so far, momentum just swinging our way atm

 

[David O'Day]

I always enjoy Marsh getting out

 

[David O'Day]

3rd umpire then didn't have clue

 

[tisza]

thought they bowled well earlier for no reward but persevered and reaped the benefits

 

[CCFCSteve]

thought they bowled well earlier for no reward but persevered and reaped the benefits

Yeah stuck at it and got their rewards in afternoon session. Very good control, they’ve only got 120 over two sessions…new ball in five overs. Let’s hope we can make this count

 

[David O'Day]

People who get arsey about "bazball" need to remember that was what England used to play like, block, block, block and then find yourself in a hole.

 

[SkyBlueSoul]

Only just seen Broad changing the bails round before Labuschagne nicks off I wondered what he was chuntering about as he walked off

 

[Terry Gibson's perm]

Only just seen Broad changing the bails round before Labuschagne nicks off I wondered what he was chuntering about as he walked off

It’s about time somebody got into his head, they should be doing the same to Smith I would like to see them get the umpire further back and bowl at all sorts of distances

 

[Terry Gibson's perm]

Bairstow at fault there very clumsy

 

[stupot07]

Should have been out. Difficult but wrong call by the off field umpire.

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[CCFCSteve]

Bairstow at fault there very clumsy

Maybe a bit harsh on Bairstow. He’s trying to get as close to the ball coming in to minimise movement to get bails off. If he’d held gloves back the movement to get bails off mightve given smith enough time to get bat in anyway. Annoying though and will no doubt be costly

Ps Great dive !

 

[CCFCSteve]