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Wood being crocked after Test 1 was not a surprise to this observer! It was expected. He really should pack it in at the long form and see if he can cash in T20 wise.
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Wilson
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Sad to see Wood have to go home, but not a huge surprise, adds pressure to Jof who might have sat a match, had we had Wood and not been 0-2 down......
A disappointing performance in both Tests, especially the last one, hides a lot of detail. The raw what went wrong is easier to see than the why.
I’ve just deleted several detailed paragraphs looking at how individual batsmen having been getting out in the 4 innings played, and the bowling performances. So bloody frustrating.
Short version; players stop playing expansive shots early in their innings. Learn the bounce of the wicket & the speed it’s coming off the wicket before throwing the bat. Matches aren’t won in 2 hours but they can be lost. Learn to build a score and burn time.
I’ve just deleted several detailed paragraphs looking at how individual batsmen having been getting out in the 4 innings played, and the bowling performances. So bloody frustrating.
Short version; players stop playing expansive shots early in their innings. Learn the bounce of the wicket & the speed it’s coming off the wicket before throwing the bat. Matches aren’t won in 2 hours but they can be lost. Learn to build a score and burn time.
Basically, play your self in. As was taught to many of us for year upon year. Until that was not fashionable
Arthur Wedge
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Not the worst day but could have been so much better if the catches were held - and this didn’t happen
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And the fact he admitted he hit and didn’t walk ?
The Ashes 2025-26: Australia's Alex Carey reprieved by Snicko operator error
The company that owns the Snicko technology takes "full responsibility" for the error that reprieved Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey on day one of the third Ashes Test.
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And the fact he admitted he hit and didn’t walk ?
I don't blame any batsman for not walking. At some point they all get 'done' with a decision, they are owed some.
Arthur Wedge
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The good thing is the Aussies have lost that moral ground after Broad didn’t walk
Do bowlers only ever appeal when they are 100% certain? You leave it up to the umpire and accept what happens. Batsmen walking is a one way deal, not in the batsmans favour.
Arthur Wedge
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If the player knows they have hit then imo a player should be walking , I know it’s far too honest for modern sport though
It's absolutely naive to expect that. When bowlers become honest, I'll agree with you. Until then................
Arthur Wedge
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Think it’s different with appealing , a bowler will appeal when they “think” they have someone caught behind when they hear something etc and they will appeal when they think it’s close to an LBW - and 9/10 they aren’t far off
Tashyboy
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I think another factor in him was getting his century ( and not walking) was it was his first test on his home ground since his father passed away in September. Am not sure many of us would have walked in that situation.
And every footballer shouldn’t dive or shirt pull. I agree with your sentiment but honest players were consigned to history many years ago. It’s sad and I’d love for us all to aspire to the dream of fair play but…
RichA
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Didn't one of the Aussies walk in the last test because he gloved it when replays showed the glove was off the bat handle?
Few players from any nation walk these days. Why should they if it's a barely discernible nick that might have been bat on pad and there are two umpires plus tech?
And we won an Ashes series recently due to an umpiring blunder.
Arthur Wedge
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Not sure if it was because he was given out though ?
Disappointing… this is torture. Do I switch it off? But I’m compelled to watch it.
Neilds
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Looks like the management were right to bring in Jacks to lengthen the batting 
The one advantage of an Aussie tour is that it happens through the night and so easily avoidable. Ashes tour, what tour?
Arthur Wedge
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Well this time bar one shot it was just good bowling that got the players
Aussie bowlers just hit the right length all day
That’s what we need to see from the England bowlers
Also why does Starc and co have the ability to hit the speed on the first over whilst the England bowlers are throwing down puddings for the first couple of overs
And well done Snicko - managed to make VAR look good
Aussie bowlers just hit the right length all day
That’s what we need to see from the England bowlers
Also why does Starc and co have the ability to hit the speed on the first over whilst the England bowlers are throwing down puddings for the first couple of overs
And well done Snicko - managed to make VAR look good
On the subject of walking, I recall bowling in a league match in my youth, in the days before neutral umpires.
One of their openers got a thick edge to the keeper. Everyone heard it. All our players, all our supporters on the boundary ropes. Everyone. Their umpire was standing at my end and didn’t give it. Needless to say the batter didn’t walk.
Turns out he was a vicar. That taught me everything I needed to know about honesty in cricket. You want wickets, don’t rely on anyone else to give them to you. Even God.
One of their openers got a thick edge to the keeper. Everyone heard it. All our players, all our supporters on the boundary ropes. Everyone. Their umpire was standing at my end and didn’t give it. Needless to say the batter didn’t walk.
Turns out he was a vicar. That taught me everything I needed to know about honesty in cricket. You want wickets, don’t rely on anyone else to give them to you. Even God.
