The Barmy Army were playing "The Great Escape" on trumpet after an hour. 
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DAY 2:
Sun shining. Not a cloud in the sky. Woakes to Warner. Straight off the mark. Barmy Army in good voice, already. Yesterday was impressed with the opener Hameed, good body language, composure. Fair amount of fight also in the late middle order. Bad toss to win as Cummins would've batted too. Overcast, humid, green top, bounce...a bowler's paradise. But after Hussein's decision to bowl in 04, no England captain will dare to bowl first at the Gabbatoir again.
Good commentary here with Botham and Ponting. In introductions yesterday it was all "Lord" this and ""Lord" that. Obsequious....now it's Beefy this and Beefy that, plenty of goodnatured banter. Ian is a good sport however and the sparring is clever. Punter is probably our best thinker and Beefy has an opinion on everything so good choices channel 7.
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I vividly and painfully remember Steve Harmison's first over at the Gabba. Was that 2007? A 5 - 0 whitewash. A real comedown after the English high of 2005...Originally posted by Gilly Goodness View PostSometimes the lights all shining on me, other times I can barely see.
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Yeah. Seem to remember Harmie's first ball... straight to fourth slip.
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McGrath and Warne were imperious. It was brutal stuff.Originally posted by Gilly Goodness View PostYeah. Seem to remember Harmie's first ball... straight to fourth slip.Sometimes the lights all shining on me, other times I can barely see.
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Stokes to Warner. Bowled him. Middle stump. Review.
Oh no. A no ball. Tragic.
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Go on, rub it in GillyOriginally posted by Gilly Goodness View PostStokes to Warner. Bowled him. Middle stump. Review.
Oh no. A no ball. Tragic.
Sometimes the lights all shining on me, other times I can barely see.
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Will they get a full day today? What's the weather forecast?Sometimes the lights all shining on me, other times I can barely see.
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The Ashes: Quiz - what do you remember about day one of England-Australia series - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/59503041Sometimes the lights all shining on me, other times I can barely see.
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Not a cloud in sky. But hot and humid. 32° Celsius. But Brissie often gets an afternoon thunderstorm for 20 minutes or so. Seems the match is progressing enough to absorb time delays. Still this Summer is set to be wet....Comment
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Did I read correctly that the usual final test in Perth isn't happening, and will be moved to another location, possibly the MCG?Sometimes the lights all shining on me, other times I can barely see.
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Yep. Sorry. Had a nap. Yep. WA is the hermit kingdom of the world. Can't get in. Can't get out.
Premier Mark McGowan though has an approval rating in the 80's over there. Crazy Sandgropers.
So the ACB has decided to see what the other states can offer. Melbourne would make the most money with 90,000 spectators. Plus reward it after all the strict lockdowns. Sydney would make money. Adelaide. Same. But Hobart is the sentimental fave as they have only ever gotten the odd test with Nepal or Afghanistan.
Expect it to be a second pink ball test which would suit your seamers. A pink kookaburra would really swing, baby!
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STUMPS DAY 2:
200 run lead. Head gets his century off 85 balls. Robinson finally rewarded with 3 quick wickets.
Warner rode his luck. Labaschagne solid.
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I watched the first session. I'll catch up with the highlights later today. Looks like Stokes won't be bowling in this one again, which is not good.Originally posted by Gilly Goodness View PostSometimes the lights all shining on me, other times I can barely see.
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DAY 3 :
England are fighting back with Root and Malan showing the way. Into their 80's. Playing for pride?
Maybe but cricket is a funny game. Just ask Ben Stokes. If the Poms can set 150 innings lead , the Aussies have been known to bottle a small run chase.
This ain't over yet!
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CRICKET TECHNOLOGY : Let me get this straight. No snicko available. No 3rd umpire checking every ball for a noball. due to tech issues.
TENNIS TECHNOLOGY : You know it is the 21st Century, don't you?
SAVE THE BOGONG MOTH
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