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Quote from: Sithara007 on December 27, 2021, 11:06:34 PM

Unbelievable scenes unfolding at the MCG. England blown away by Scott Boland and Mitchell Starc for 68, as they slip to an innings defeat. Australia is up by 3-0 in Ashes, and with every passing day a 5-0 whitewash looks likely. Had anyone even considered this possibility before the start of the series? I have followed most of the posts in this thread, and a lot of users actually predicted 5-0 in England's favor. And today morning they got bowled out for a two digit total, and that too without key bowlers in the Australian playing XI (Hazlewood, Richardson.etc).

Even Aussies debutant is unplayable by English batsman. Just when things went slightly in England way as they bowled out Aussies in 267, England batting failed once again. Boland has a dream start of his test career, look at his bowling figure in second innings 6 wickets in just 4 overs. England is surely at the verge of another whitewash.

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Quote from: Sithara007 on December 27, 2021, 11:06:34 PM

Unbelievable scenes unfolding at the MCG. England blown away by Scott Boland and Mitchell Starc for 68, as they slip to an innings defeat. Australia is up by 3-0 in Ashes, and with every passing day a 5-0 whitewash looks likely. Had anyone even considered this possibility before the start of the series? I have followed most of the posts in this thread, and a lot of users actually predicted 5-0 in England's favor. And today morning they got bowled out for a two digit total, and that too without key bowlers in the Australian playing XI (Hazlewood, Richardson.etc).

This is a nightmare for the England team and fans. Something is seriously gone wrong in their team. No one would have expected that England will close the year on such miserable performance. They need to work out on something or make big changes in the team to be able to show some performance in the remaining last two test matches.

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It was not a simple inning lose but humiliation. This current England team sucks on different level and hitting new low every time they come to bat.

They can't bat bat a single session on spin track when playing in India.
They can't survive 60 overs when playing in England against Kiwis and Indians.
They can't even bat on Aus's bouncy tracks.

This is second time a debutant ripped their complete batting line up. First it was Axar Patel and now Scott Boland.

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Quote from: Sithara007 on December 27, 2021, 11:06:34 PM

Unbelievable scenes unfolding at the MCG. England blown away by Scott Boland and Mitchell Starc for 68, as they slip to an innings defeat. Australia is up by 3-0 in Ashes, and with every passing day a 5-0 whitewash looks likely. Had anyone even considered this possibility before the start of the series? I have followed most of the posts in this thread, and a lot of users actually predicted 5-0 in England's favor. And today morning they got bowled out for a two digit total, and that too without key bowlers in the Australian playing XI (Hazlewood, Richardson.etc).

The performance of England team is going from bad to worse in this ashes and 5-0 is looking inevitable right now.
Such a shame that they lost by an inning when australia not posted a big total.68 all out says it all and Australia are all over England this Ashes.

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After playing through such dominance in the T20 World Cup, I find it difficult to accept such a poor performance. They lost by an innings and 14 runs against Australia.

You know, England are not a weak team that will lose by an innings. Players should be diligent. Not only playing well in the T20 format but ODI and Test formats should also be treated with equal importance. I have forgotten when England finally suffered such a humiliating defeat.

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Quote from: Sithara007 on December 27, 2021, 11:06:34 PM

Unbelievable scenes unfolding at the MCG. England blown away by Scott Boland and Mitchell Starc for 68, as they slip to an innings defeat. Australia is up by 3-0 in Ashes, and with every passing day a 5-0 whitewash looks likely. Had anyone even considered this possibility before the start of the series? I have followed most of the posts in this thread, and a lot of users actually predicted 5-0 in England's favor. And today morning they got bowled out for a two digit total, and that too without key bowlers in the Australian playing XI (Hazlewood, Richardson.etc).

I already posted few time about England they are overrated for this series because they have no good batting line-up, so it's just going to be the worst series for them, now we are watching how they are playing. 5 - 0 is already on cards now they need some good overhaul because this system and team can't do good in future.

Bad news from India, BCCI President Saurav Ganguly test positive for Covid-19 and now into Hospital.

https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/india-bcci-president-sourav-ganguly-tests-covid-19-positive-1.1640666577459

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Unbelievable scenes unfolding at the MCG. England blown away by Scott Boland and Mitchell Starc for 68, as they slip to an innings defeat. Australia is up by 3-0 in Ashes, and with every passing day a 5-0 whitewash looks likely. Had anyone even considered this possibility before the start of the series? I have followed most of the posts in this thread, and a lot of users actually predicted 5-0 in England's favor. And today morning they got bowled out for a two digit total, and that too without key bowlers in the Australian playing XI (Hazlewood, Richardson.etc).

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Quote from: kro55 on December 27, 2021, 01:57:11 PM

Although I am not Indian, I like players like Kohli, Dhoni, Shachin. I respect them. They are legends. If you love cricket, you must love these players too. So I don't want Kohli to be insulted by BCCI now. BCCI has already taken away the captaincy. This is a bit insulting. So before the BCCI asks Kohli to leave the team, Kohlir should apply for leave. As if he is free from mental pressure and can better organize himself for the Indian team.

The way Kohli was removed from captaincy is really insulting for such a legend player. The whole Indian team failed miserably in the tournament. Sharma who failed to perform in crucial matches of T20 WC is made captain, thats so funny. Kohli need to perform in test else he will removed from test captaincy also.

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Quote from: kro55 on December 27, 2021, 10:22:20 AM

Kohli should take leave now on his own accord, spend time with family, try to get back to form by practicing well at the same time. If he continues to perform poorly in the upcoming series, the board will be forced to take his replacement and send him to rest. It would be insulting for a player like Kohli. So now Kohli should voluntarily rest for a few months.

Yes I do agree with this suggestion. Sometime taking break from international cricket and focus mainly on your family life gives you positive energy. Kohli wife is Indian film super star and they have enough money to enjoy vacations anywhere in the world. Kohli is star player and its not easy for BCCI to say him good bye forever.

Although I am not Indian, I like players like Kohli, Dhoni, Shachin. I respect them cause they are legends.
If you love cricket, you must love these players too. So I don't want Kohli to be insulted by BCCI now.
BCCI has already taken away the captaincy. This is a bit insulting. So before the BCCI asks Kohli to leave the team, Kohli should apply for leave. As if he is free from mental pressure and can better organize himself for the Indian team.

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Quote from: Minor Miner on December 27, 2021, 08:57:41 AM

The situation of England team is like Bangladesh team now. No matter how badly the opponent bats, their batsmen will bat worse than him and will be defeated. Australia scored only 267 runs. England had a good chance to give Australia a big target. But before the end of the second day, England lost 4 wickets. Their collection is only 31. England's batsmen are feeling more comfortable getting out early and going to the dressing room.

Keep in mind that England managed to make only 185 runs in the first innings, so even if Australians scored 267 runs, they still had the lead. This lead could be a physiological pressure and England went down by four wickets and scored only 31 runs. Australia should win this match tomorrow easily.

As easy as Australia should be, I believe Australia will win easily. Because only 2 days have passed.

However, England's only hope Joe Root is not out yet. If he is at the crease, England's innings will be longer. The only plan of the Australian bowlers tomorrow will be to take Root's wicket and bring him back to the dressing room. Once rooted out, the rest of England's batsmen will not be able to stand in front of the Australian bowlers.

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Quote from: Swordsoffreedom on December 27, 2021, 01:19:19 PM

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Early in the second day, the English bowlers found the truck. Before lunch, the Australian team collected 131/4. Now Head and Harri are at the crease. If these two batsmen are out before the end of the second session then England will be able to fight in the second innings. Otherwise, Australia will give a lead of at least 150 runs. As a result, another humiliating defeat awaits England.

Right now Australia have gained good momentum considering the starting overs. Somehow it has managed to score 219 runs losing 8 wickets. More two wickets left which will probably allow Australia to score around 250 runs. Anyhow Australia will set around 50 runs lead. Pat Cummins on the crease and this time England have got a chance to make use of it.

Australia managed to score 26 runs. Looking at the position of the pitch, it seems that the pitch is helping the bowlers. The batsmen have had a hard time collecting runs. 267 Although there was not enough collection. However, since England's batsmen are not in form, Australia's lead of just 82 runs is enough. Moreover, England lost 4 wickets and is still trailing by 51 runs.

The pitch is supportive to the bowlers than the batsmen which is the reason for low total on the innings. But, Australia manages to make more runs than England. Even in this innings Australia have lost 7 wickets when the run was 200, but later it has managed to score 67 runs. Why this isn't possible with England. Pitch is one factor, and there were more other factors that keeps England low.

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Early in the second day, the English bowlers found the truck. Before lunch, the Australian team collected 131/4. Now Head and Harri are at the crease. If these two batsmen are out before the end of the second session then England will be able to fight in the second innings. Otherwise, Australia will give a lead of at least 150 runs. As a result, another humiliating defeat awaits England.

Right now Australia have gained good momentum considering the starting overs. Somehow it has managed to score 219 runs losing 8 wickets. More two wickets left which will probably allow Australia to score around 250 runs. Anyhow Australia will set around 50 runs lead. Pat Cummins on the crease and this time England have got a chance to make use of it.

Australia managed to score 26 runs. Looking at the position of the pitch, it seems that the pitch is helping the bowlers. The batsmen have had a hard time collecting runs. 267 Although there was not enough collection. However, since England's batsmen are not in form, Australia's lead of just 82 runs is enough. Moreover, England lost 4 wickets and is still trailing by 51 runs.

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Quote from: Minor Miner on December 27, 2021, 08:57:41 AM

The situation of England team is like Bangladesh team now. No matter how badly the opponent bats, their batsmen will bat worse than him and will be defeated. Australia scored only 267 runs. England had a good chance to give Australia a big target. But before the end of the second day, England lost 4 wickets. Their collection is only 31. England's batsmen are feeling more comfortable getting out early and going to the dressing room.

Keep in mind that England managed to make only 185 runs in the first innings, so even if Australians scored 267 runs, they still had the lead. This lead could be a physiological pressure and England went down by four wickets and scored only 31 runs. Australia should win this match tomorrow easily.

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Quote from: kro55 on December 27, 2021, 10:22:20 AM

Kohli should take leave now on his own accord, spend time with family, try to get back to form by practicing well at the same time. If he continues to perform poorly in the upcoming series, the board will be forced to take his replacement and send him to rest. It would be insulting for a player like Kohli. So now Kohli should voluntarily rest for a few months.

Yes I do agree with this suggestion. Sometime taking break from international cricket and focus mainly on your family life gives you positive energy. Kohli wife is Indian film super star and they have enough money to enjoy vacations anywhere in the world. Kohli is star player and its not easy for BCCI to say him good bye forever.

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Quote from: kro55 on December 27, 2021, 10:22:20 AM

Kohli should take leave now on his own accord, spend time with family, try to get back to form by practicing well at the same time. If he continues to perform poorly in the upcoming series, the board will be forced to take his replacement and send him to rest. It would be insulting for a player like Kohli. So now Kohli should voluntarily rest for a few months.

Nope.

Quote from: Haunebu on December 27, 2021, 07:25:05 AM

This match will most likely end in a draw unless it stops raining and India manage to decimate the South African batting line-up. Another boring test if you ask me.

Draw is a possibility but SA's pitches tend to get dangerous and tides changes drastically in last 3 days so i think if there is no rain in next 3 days then result is possible. I'm counting on batting collapse cause i've seen plenty of Indian batting collapse and same could be said about SA's batters if our bowlers are on song.

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Quote from: kro55 on December 27, 2021, 10:22:20 AM

Kohli should take leave now on his own accord, spend time with family, try to get back to form by practicing well at the same time. If he continues to perform poorly in the upcoming series, the board will be forced to take his replacement and send him to rest. It would be insulting for a player like Kohli. So now Kohli should voluntarily rest for a few months.

But, when you are watching how Kohli batted and then how got out at the on-going test, you may not blame his skills but only his lack of patience (similarly Pujara's wicket also highly misfortune one) hence I am not seeing any problem for Kohli's place in India test team as of now. As long as his batting average stays good, he might remain in playing eleven as expecting him to score at least one century on every series may not be an appropriate one IMO even he used to do so some few years back.

Before Kohli, India should rest Rahane and Pujara first or at least give chance either one and should apply rotating policy to give room for new talents.

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Quote from: GbitG on December 26, 2021, 11:20:40 PM

Right now two options for Kohli one is he can take break from cricket for few months and then came back which will be good for him because too much cricket is also having some bad impact on his form. Secondly he keeps playing and try to avoid all other things like currently involved into few debates and issues with board which are giving him pressure which is not good for his future and Indian cricket because surely he is one off best batsman in current cricket world. Now it's more than two years he is not having century in any test inning which is also having some criticism on him, hopefully BCCI will also give him some good favour for having his future secure as good batsman.

Kohli should take leave now on his own accord, spend time with family, try to get back to form by practicing well at the same time. If he continues to perform poorly in the upcoming series, the board will be forced to take his replacement and send him to rest. It would be insulting for a player like Kohli. So now Kohli should voluntarily rest for a few months.

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The situation of the England team is like the Bangladesh team now.
No matter how badly the opponent bats, their batsmen will bat worse than him and will be defeated. Australia scored only 267 runs. England had a good chance to give Australia a big target. But before the end of the second day, England lost 4 wickets. Their collection is only 31. England's batsmen are feeling more comfortable getting out early and going to the dressing room.

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Quote from: JSRAW on December 27, 2021, 06:42:06 AM

AUS vs ENG

Joe Root is a 3rd most runs scorer in a calendar year (and still batting his last inning) meanwhile other English batters shitting the bed.

Check out this video.
https://twitter.com/gradecricketer/status/1475250629882748929

tldr : 5-nil, fuck off

Joe Root is going to turn it up? Hilarious. England actually were still in the game after bowling out Australia for 267, but they messed up big-time after losing 4 wickets for just 31 runs. Root is probably ashamed of his own team right now.

Quote from: JSRAW on December 27, 2021, 06:42:06 AM

India is in good position and then comes the rain, we already lost 1st session due to rain and its looks like we'll lose more overs, may be complete washout of day 2.

This match will most likely end in a draw unless it stops raining and India manage to decimate the South African batting line-up. Another boring test if you ask me.

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AUS vs ENG

Joe Root is a 3rd most runs scorer in a calendar year (and still batting his last inning) meanwhile other English batters shitting the bed.

Check out this video.
https://twitter.com/gradecricketer/status/1475250629882748929

tldr : 5-nil, fuck off

SA vs IND

India is in good position and then comes the rain, we already lost 1st session due to rain and its looks like we'll lose more overs, may be complete washout of day 2.

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