[Cricket] Third Ashes Test - England v Australia - Edgbaston

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Eeyore

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That was ASTOUNDING. Still remember listening to that test on the radio in absolute AWE. Lesson learnt to put a quid or two on the unlikeliest of England cricketing results. Just for shits and giggles, like.

My best bet was Sydney 2002/03. A dead rubber. No McGrath or Warne. England were 9/1- silly odds. I made a packet on that one. No compensation for the fact that my good mate [MENTION=616]Guinness Boy[/MENTION] was actually at the match. The only time I've ever hated him.
 




nwgull

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Jul 25, 2003
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He had everything to gain nothing to lose so an obvious move. I am sure he would be worried about a few people calling him a cheat if he batted long enough for the heavens to open and they got a draw.

It's nothing to do with the cheating; it's the complete futility of the review. Anyone who's ever held a cricket bat knows that you always know when you've got the faintest of nicks. That review was like reviewing if his stumps had been knocked out of the ground: pointless and a waste of a review and time.
 




Titanic

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Jul 5, 2003
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Starc perishes for an impressive 58 (108 balls, 6 fours, 1 six)... Ali has a wicket, nice moment for the sub Josh Poysden to take the catch! :clap2:

Australia 265 all out

England need 121 to win the 3rd Test and lead the five match series by 2-1.
 






Greg Bobkin

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We're loose :jester:
 






Badger

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Hmmm, tricky target. I reckon we'll do it but not with lots of wickets in hand.
 








Prince Monolulu

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Lump on!
 






nwgull

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Jul 25, 2003
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I predict that England will lose SIX wickets.

I'll go with that. The new ball will be very lively, as it has been in all 3 innings so far. If England can see out the first 20 overs without losing more than 4 wickets, we'll be home and dry.
 




Simster

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Jul 7, 2003
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We will be 40/3 as usual (with Lyth and Bell undoubtedly failing), but will rally and will win comfortably enough in the end by FIVE wickets.
 




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