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General Category => Sports => Topic started by: KiloDeltaCharlie on August 01, 2019, 04:11:18 AM
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Today (1st August) we see the return of what is the oldest rivalry in cricket... England take on Australia in the first of 5 test matches in a series to decide the fate of the Ashes.
Australia currently hold the Ashes (which is a little earn about 6" tall which contains the burnt remains of some bails dating back to the 1880s) but they haven't won on English soil since 2001.
England have concentrated on the shorter form of the game in recent years so the advantage may be with Australia. We shall see!
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One of the oldest and fiercest rivalries in world sport full stop. Love the Ashes, love test cricket but the Ashes is the only test series that truly matters and nothing's better than beating the poms on their home turf :)
Really looking forward to this series.
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England started well with 3 early wickets(Warner wasnt out but stupidly didn't refer ::)) but then the Aussies looked to have steadied the ship somewhat before just losing their 4th wicket and are currently 99-4
Big blow for England with one of their strike bowlers Jimmy Anderson out of the match and possibly the series with a calf injury.
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Ok I've seen enough for one night. The Aussies are in all sorts.
My bed is calling me :whistling:
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Great start for England, but I'm not counting my chickens before we have had a bat. 129-8 is poor for the Aussies, but it might be a poor batting wicket so I'll reserve judgment for now.
And yes the loss of Anderson is a blow to the bowling line-up but the rest have done well.
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Any way to watch the Ashes either on delay or after the fact?
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A quick google came up with this, but it's not free
How to live stream England vs Australia in America
The first Test of the Ashes will kick off in the U.S. at 6 a.m. on the Willow TV channel. Willow is available both as an ala carte streaming service (for $9.99 per month), and as a part of cable TV packages, from providers including Dish, Fios Verizon and Charter. It's also available for $9.99 per month as an add-on for Sling TV.
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Australia recovered well finishing on 284. In no small part because of Smith (144) and Siddle (44).
A nervy few overs for England before the close.
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Was able to watch highlights on YouTube... but that's not really the same... Still, England's got a real mountain to climb for the next day!
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Oh I don't know. we would have been quite happy with that score at the beginning of the day.
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Great fight back by Australia. Smiths innings was all guts. To do what he's done after being out for so long is quite incredible!
Have to say I am quite disappointed with the English crowds booing him so loudly when he reached his century. By all means boo Smith, Warner & Bancroft when they walk out to bat but the booing should be put away when they reach such a milestone.
They weren't the first and won't be the last to be caught out ball tampering.
The ICC saw fit to give them a 3 game ban, more than anyone else had previously recieved but the Austrailan cricket board were not satisfied with that punishment and dished out their own punishment on top of that handing them a 12 month suspension from all forms of cricket and stripping Smith of the captaincy. No other cricket board around the world has ever done such a thing. In fact, in England, you get done for ball tampering you end up getting an OBE :-X
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^^^ They remember the sledging our players get when we are in Australia, but they'll get over it soon enough, it's not like they were drug cheats.
A solid - if a little slow - reply from England today, 267-4 with Burns making his debut test century. I was a little concerned when we lost a couple of quick wickets, but they've steadied the ship again.
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The Aussies haven't bowled nearly as good as the English. Just not not getting the ball in the right areas consistently enough. Have to say the umpiring as been inept at best in this test. So many wrong decisions and others not given out when out. Burns was out on about 26 but Australia stupidly didn't challenge. Could end up costing them the test match.
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A good start for the Aussies on day 3, taking four quick wickets before lunch reducing England to 300-8 with just a 16 lead. The England middle order -- except for Stokes -- all failed, but the tail wagged to extend the lead over Australia to 90 by the time they were all out for 374.
Two early wickets in Australia's second innings suggests England are on top but the Aussies have batting in depth so I'm not going to make any assumptions about how the innings will pan out.
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I think England just have their noses in front at this stage but if Smith & Head can build a partnership and we can set England a total of 280 + we will be right in the game. Head looked in good touch in the first innings before going out.
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Well, we'll draw a veil over todays events... England can probably get away with a draw particularly as day 5 may be interrupted by rain.
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Great days cricket for Australia. Two century makers and a couple of cameo's from the tail have put this test match out of England's reach and given Australia are genuine chance of winning which is remarkable given they were 122/8 on the first day. I'm sure a lot of English are praying for rain now.
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England are 85/4 at lunch and in a world of trouble against the spin of Lyon.
Should just be a matter of time now...
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Come on the rain clouds!! :P
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Weather Radar looks clear :smug:
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And that's all she wrote... 8)
Brilliant win to Australia and they take a 1-0 lead in the series.
Off to the home of cricket now Lords, where traditionally Australia always play well ;)
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Yeah yeah! Blah Blah Blah... who likes cricket anyway!! :P ;)
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Yeah yeah! Blah Blah Blah... who likes cricket anyway!! :P ;)
There there now... :)
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The 2nd test has finally started after the 1st day was washed out by the weather.
England are batting and a couple of early wickets for the Aussies put them on top, but England have since steadied the ship... I hope!
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Yep was a surprising decision by the Aussies to bowl first. Pitch and conditions probably not doing enough to justify that decision now in hindsight.
At least they've got England's best batsman out and if they can break this current partnership I have confidence they can get through England's middle order.
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A poor performance by England in the first innings - 258 All out - almost everyone got a start but no one really took it forward.
Australia lose an early wicket in reply but it's too early to get optimistic!.
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The 3rd day was largely ruined by rain again. In what action did take place Australia had a mini-collapse and ended the day on 80-4... sadly Smith is still there. ;)
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Game is heading towards a draw unless England can rip through the Aussies this morning and have 100-150 first innings lead and hope the rain doesn't interrupt too much play.
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No early wickets for England, so my guess is a draw... unless the Aussies go on to score 400 and then bowl England out cheaply... it's not like that ever happens! :)
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^I think England would be more than happy with a draw given if they went 2-0 down in the series they'd have to win the last 3 tests to win the ashes
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Frightening stuff with Smith hit in the neck by a lethal bouncer from Archer who could be seen smiling as Smith lay motionless on the ground. Absolutely appalling!
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Looks like it's gonna be a draw with these rain delays but I was at least hoping the Aussies got a chance to bowl to Archer >:( :P
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They may get that chance to bowl at Archer yet as play has started now. I suspect England will just bat out the day if they can, I doubt they can get a big enough lead to risk putting Australia back in.
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Yeah I'm not sure what the weather forecast is for the rest of the day but I'm sure England will use whatever time they can have out in the middle to get some batting practice in and keep the Aussies out in the field as long as possible given there's only a 3 day turn around to the 3rd test.
We lost an Australian test cricketer to the exact same incident that floored Smith. Phil Hughes died in a Sheild game(which is our county cricket) a few years ago and it really shook Australian cricket and also forced the helmet manufactures to add extra protection under the ears towards the side of the neck.
The sight of Jofra Archer laughing as Smith lay motionless on the ground has not gone down well over here let me tell ya.
He can wait until the next test...
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And it ends in the inevitable draw. Generally a better performace by England but the draw is probably the correct result.
I haven't see Archer's reaction to Smiths injury so I'll reserve judgmement, but there has been no mention in the UK media.
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https://7news.com.au/sport/cricket/ashes-jofra-archer-slammed-over-response-to-steve-smith-injury-at-lords-c-405180
Of coarse the English media wouldn't make mention of it, unless the roles were the other way round. ::)
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No penalties for violence like that?
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No penalties for violence like that?
The short pitched ball which arrives around head height is an accepted part of the game. That's why the batsmen wear helmets, and if handled correctly it can be a source of easy runs, but if mis-judged you can get hit and hurt. A lot pf players will just duck under it or step out the way because you can't be out to a ball like that unless you try and hit it.
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So if a batsman takes a revenge whack at a bowler, would he be out for "Obstructing the Field"?
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I imagine he'd be dismissed for unsportsman-like behavior, I'm not sure it's ever happened!
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I can't ever recall it happening either. The closest I can remember was Javed Miandad shaping up to hit Dennis Lilllee with the bat after Lillee kicked him.
Anyhow, Smith has been ruled out of the 3rd test still suffering concussion symptoms from the ball to the head, which has lifted England's spirits no end.
This 3rd test starting tomorrow is going to be enthralling viewing with England now having a bowler of the explosive calibre of Archer.
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Rain delay before a ball has been bowled ::)
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Just the last dregs of rain, it's supposed to be good weather for the next few days.
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They reckon it can turn very quick up in the North. Rain from out of nowhere.
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They reckon it can turn very quick up in the North. Rain from out of nowhere.
Wait, the match is in Texas? :lol:
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A good day for England bowling Australia out for 179 just before the close. The weather played its part in shortening the day, but the rest of the match should be played in sunshine!
I thought England started well with two quick wickets, but Woakes and Stokes were expensive in their bowling and pretty much let Australia back in. Once Warner eventually fell the only resistence was from Smiths replacement Labuschagne who has been a worthy substitute. Good nowling numbers for Jofra Archer getting 6 wickets for 45.
I'm not going to get my hopes too high for an England win until I've seen them bat!
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Australia's in big strife n this test. Was great conditions for fast bowling on the first day. Weather looks fine and sunny with clear skies over the next few days which will be great for batting but not so much for bowling.
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England all out for 67 :-X
Their lowest score against Australia since 1948 :-X
Australia hold a first innings lead of 112 :-X
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We're just lulling you into a false sense of securoty... ahem!! :twitch:
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I'm not sure what the record is for a 4th innings run chase at Headingley but if Australia can push on to a 350 lead that's going to be awfully hard to get and will put Australia in the box seat to retain the ashes.
Wow! 26 wickets have fallen in two days :twitch:
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While 300+ chases aren't unheard of, I think this pitch is not going to help in a big run chase, it's obviously not a good batting wicket.
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England all out for 67 :-X
Their lowest score against Australia since 1948 :-X
Australia hold a first innings lead of 112 :-X
WOW
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359 needed in 5 sessions, so they have the time, just not sure the team are mentally ready for the challenge.
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I'm curious that Labuschagne is only Smith's replacement, I would have thought on these performances he deserved an automatic spot in the team.
Anyway, England have fought back well, after the afternoon and evening sessions they have reduced that 359 to 203 for the loss of just 3 wickets. Root has batted well for the first time in ages and while he is still there England could still snatch the win tomorrow. I think it is still Australia's to lose.
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^^It was between Labuschagne and Khawaja for the no 3 role. I dare say Khawaja will lose his spot when Smith comes back for the 4th test and Labuschagne will bat at 3. He can also bowl some tidy leg spin as well.
This test series has had so may ebbs and flows nothing would surprise me tommorow. Good fight back by England. Austrlalia is still in the stronger position, especially with the new ball due in 8 overs time but as I said nothing will surprise me.
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Wow!!
England actually did it scoring 362 for 9 to tie the series 1-1 with 2 tests to go! At 286 for 9 I thought that was it -- our middle order have been hopeless inthis series -- but Ben Stokes stood strong as the backbone of the innings scoring 135, and with Leach defending the other end it was one nerve-racking finish but with 76 runs for the last wicket they did it!!
I think I need to have a lie down!
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Amazing finish and what an enthralling test series. Ben Stokes played an incredible innings.
Nathan Lyon fumbled a regulation run out which would've won us the match and retained the ashes for Australia
:frustration:
How good is test cricket though Kilo
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I know! It doesn't get much better than that.
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The fourth ashes test starts today. Australia won the toss and decided to bat. At lunch they were 98 for 2, but rain has come in and the restart is delayed (but should start again shorlty after a 2 hour delay). Hopefully the forecast for the next few days is better.
As it stands if Australia win then as the holders they retain the Ashes as England would only be able to tie the series. If England win then the series remains alive but they have to get a win or a draw in the fifth test to win back those Ashes.
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Bloody English weather ::)
They say if it's not raining in Manchester it's about to rain.
I hope this test doesn't get rained out. I'd hate for it to come down to the final test at the Oval. I feel England will be due to put in a dominant performance by then.
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The weather should be better today but they can't rule out some brief interruptions.
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Smith's a bit of a tedious bore really! ;)
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England hasn't got anyone half as good as Smith ;)
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Well not with his consistency anyway.
Today the English reply was solid if a little slow, but some quick wickets just before the close was irritating but frankly expected! 200 for 5 needing 298 to avoid the follow-on mark... not a guarantee, it depends which Stokes we get!
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Just for you Kilo incase you missed it :)
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Well done! You won the Ashes... but we won the World Cup!! :P
The difference between the teams was Smith, I'm not sure you would have won without him.
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Smith and our bowlers and you can throw in great captaincy too :)
You didn't win the World Cup. You were awarded the World Cup on a flawed system/technicality
Australia has won 5 World Cups btw :smug:
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So that's 33 wins for Australia and 32 for England.
Australia even wins at winning. :smug:
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The fifth and final test started yesterday. England need to win this one to tie the series, although Australia have retained the Ashes as they are the holders.
After the first two innings England have a 69 run lead. Neither team had a really good score (294 and 225 respetively) and to be honest if it wasn't for Smith (80) Australia could be a lot further behind than they are. But we all know that England can easily seize defeat from a winning position, so I'm not getting my hopes up yet! ;)
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BTW, I'm starting to get Cricket scores in my news feed! Google is watching me! :D
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England's 2nd innings was okay, but promised more when they were 214 for 2, but the final total of 329 meant a 396 run chase for Australia in the last innings. That's a big total to chase for the win but they have nearly 2 days to do it. And while I expect Smith to get another big score, will he run out of partners before they get there?
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I can't see Australia chasing this total down, particularly now losing 2 early wickets. They are not a great 4th innings chasing team, which begs the question, why on earth did Paine send England into bat after winning the toss? He handed them back the advantage by doing so.
The golden rule is, when in doubt, you always bat first.
Another thing Australia is really poor at is the DRS, it straight up cost them the 3rd test and a series win and they've been equally poor at their reviews in this test.
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I'll feel more confident once the 3rd wicket falls... preferably Smith! ;)
EDIT: Just as I posted, Labuschagne was stumped. While it wasn't Smith, Labuschagne has been the only other consistent batsmen in the last few tests.
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^^Smith & Wade are gonna have to make centuries each if they are gonna have any hope.
England are bowling well.
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Whoah! Smith went cheaply (23)... I'm looking out the window for airborne pork and blue moons!!
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Whew! England won and tied the series as I had hoped.
We won by 135 runs, with the Aussies all out for 263, but I don't think it was as clear cut as that. We were lucky that Smith went cheaply, as Wade did indeed get a hundred, and if Smith had also got one then I think the Aussies could easily have gone on to win.
A good test match and a good series, and only 1 match was badly affected by the weather! ;)
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Disappointing for Australia not to win the series outright but they've only got themselves to blame which I outlined yesterday. In saying that, first port of call was to retain the ashes and they've done that so can't be too disappointed.
Full credit to England though, they out performed us with bat & ball in this final test.
Enjoyed the hell out of this series I must say, every test was on a knifes edge for a lot of the time and was played hard & tough but in fair spirits.
Already looking forward to the next Ashes series in 2.5 years time on Australian soil.
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It must be about time England won the Ashes in Australia ;) !
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Unless you unearth some batters that can handle our bouncy wickets you're no hope. Besides Archer none of your bowlers will trouble us on our decks either ;)
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Just doing a bit of Necromancy on this thread as a new Ashes series is about to start in Australia this coming Wednesday.
5 cricketing tests between arch rivals Australia and England starts this week at the Brisbane Cricket Ground.
Jack has already predicted a 4-0 win for the Aussies with 1 likely to be rain affected! England's warm up matches were indeed rain affected so he could well be right! I'm thinking a 2-2 draw like last time ;)
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When is the first test?
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It starts Wednesday
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Not a good start for England, dismissed for 147 in their first innings and Australia finish the 2nd day on 343 for 7.
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343 is quite the hill to climb...
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Australia closed their first innings on 425... a few more than I would have liked! But England have recovered well and at the end of Day 3 they are on 220-2. If they continue in this vein then they may be able to get away with a draw! Jack may disagree!
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... or at least handicap that "may be able" statement. Australia look to be in top form. They may be able to win it all. :)
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I think the less said about the Ashes the better eh Kilo? England have been downright embarrassing.There’s no other way of putting it. 3-0 in a best of 5 and still 2 test matches to play.
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Yeah, I think the Aussies havbe some sort of Voodoo curse over them. If this were any other opponent England would probably have done fine. While the build up was heavily disrupte by the weather, I'm not sure that accounts for any but the first match.
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Well, we avoided the white-wash... just!!
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Was an enthralling last hour even though the series is done and one team was playing for a draw. I’m actually happy England held on for a draw, I honestly don’t care for Australia when they dominate on home soil, I even kinda barrack against them in a way. It’s only when they tour abroad that the patriotism really comes out in me. I’d like to see England win the last test in Tasmania
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I know what you mean. It's like where Lewis Hamilton has dominated F1 for the last few years, no one has really challenged him until this year. The only reason Rosberg won a few years back was because Hamilton's car had reliability issues. I don't mind Hamilton winning I just wish he had more of a battle to get there.