Ashes 2023

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[Rookie]

Yeh but surely the Aussies cheated and doctored the rain

I find it hilarious that the standard dreary weather could have cost the Poms the series, , and i say could have coz you never know if they Aussies would have held on

Another off to the Oval for the 5th test dead rubber

[Bomber]

Not a dead rubber (5th test) to me, but the irony of their own weather (this time) working against them. Loving Piers Morgan's meltdowns.
I thought they would have declared earlier too, given they knew the importance of the match, and knowing the weather forecast.

[Not In The Mood]

Loving Piers Morgan's meltdowns.

[God is an Englishman]

Yeh but surely the Aussies cheated and doctored the rain

I find it hilarious that the standard dreary weather could have cost the Poms the series, , and i say could have coz you never know if they Aussies would have held on

Another off to the Oval for the 5th test dead rubber

Clearly not a dead rubber.

[God is an Englishman]

Not a dead rubber (5th test) to me, but the irony of their own weather (this time) working against them. Loving Piers Morgan's meltdowns.
I thought they would have declared earlier too, given they knew the importance of the match, and knowing the weather forecast.

Declaration wouldn't have made a difference. As it was still about time and an earlier declaration would have seen us 50 (??) Runs shorter and you would have then gone past our score in that time.

Disappointing for the only non close test to end in a draw but we now beat you at the Oval to extend the time that you haven't won a series in England.

[Cooper]

Ashes retained is nothing but a good thing. Lets hope that my original prediction is correct, and we can win the series 3-1

[Rookie]

This from Michael Vaughan, and then you wonder why they are called whinges

Bairstow still WHINGING about the stumping, move on FFS and stop eating all the pies, NEXT

“I always say in a five-match series the best team always wins ... it’s such a long process you always end up with the best team winning,” Vaughan said.

“I honestly think England have been the better team for the four matches.

“It’s the wrong way to decide a Test match, let alone an Ashes-defining Test match.

“I know we’ve beaten Australia a few times over the last 20 years but I don’t remember a Test match where England have completely dominated and bullied Australia.”

[God is an Englishman]

This from Michael Vaughan, and then you wonder why they are called whinges

Bairstow still WHINGING about the stumping, move on FFS and stop eating all the pies, NEXT

“I always say in a five-match series the best team always wins ... it’s such a long process you always end up with the best team winning,” Vaughan said.

“I honestly think England have been the better team for the four matches.

“It’s the wrong way to decide a Test match, let alone an Ashes-defining Test match.

“I know we’ve beaten Australia a few times over the last 20 years but I don’t remember a Test match where England have completely dominated and bullied Australia.”

Where is the whinge there?

This is the prime example of why you are great at whingeing but don't actually know what it is?

I'd love to know what part you disagree with in his comments.

[God is an Englishman]

Are any of you going to call out laubasagne as a cheat?

[MegaBonus]

^^^^^^^^

for playing within the rules??????

[God is an Englishman]

^^^^^^^^

for playing within the rules??????

Broad was called a cheat by many for doing the same.

[Bomber]

Not a dead rubber (5th test) to me, but the irony of their own weather (this time) working against them. Loving Piers Morgan's meltdowns.
I thought they would have declared earlier too, given they knew the importance of the match, and knowing the weather forecast.

Declaration wouldn't have made a difference. As it was still about time and an earlier declaration would have seen us 50 (??) Runs shorter and you would have then gone past our score in that time.

Disappointing for the only non close test to end in a draw but we now beat you at the Oval to extend the time that you haven't won a series in England.

It could have made a difference. We would have batted sooner, and maybe felt more pressure, its not like you can say that exactly the same situation (5/214) would have ensued, especially after the bad light/call for playing slow bowlers by the umpires when it happened.
Lets face it, england have played some pretty high risk cricket but sometimes I actually thought they bottled some key tactics especially when we looked under the pump.
Answer to your question:
Yes, the South african can be called a cheat. Shame the majority of england crowds won't say same about Broad, even though in Marnus's case, umpire review came up with the right decision, so no real injustice occurred.

[Frank Costanza]

Are any of you going to call out laubasagne as a cheat?

Yes I will label him as that - just as I will Broad.
However I agree neither of them actually cheated - it's just an easy label to apply to both

[Frank Costanza]

GIAE - if Aussies win the series 3-1 will you admit that they're currently and undisputedly a better Test side than England?

[Rookie]

This from Michael Vaughan, and then you wonder why they are called whinges

Bairstow still WHINGING about the stumping, move on FFS and stop eating all the pies, NEXT

“I always say in a five-match series the best team always wins ... it’s such a long process you always end up with the best team winning,” Vaughan said.

“I honestly think England have been the better team for the four matches.

“It’s the wrong way to decide a Test match, let alone an Ashes-defining Test match.

“I know we’ve beaten Australia a few times over the last 20 years but I don’t remember a Test match where England have completely dominated and bullied Australia.”

Where is the whinge there?

This is the prime example of why you are great at whingeing but don't actually know what it is?

I'd love to know what part you disagree with in his comments.

MY GOD, you are an absolute peanut

[Rookie]

CONSTANST WHINGER, YOU WIN GIAE I AM DONE WITH YOUR SHITE

respond all you like but I WONT Be seeing your response

[Michael]

Wow, the Ozzies must of finally spoken to the Rain gods to save themselves.
The played soo bad, tehir bowling was a joke!

England was robbed!
Engalnd was the best team in that test, their bowling was amazing to watch!
This is a perfect example when the most deserving team didnt win!

Any Ozzie who celebrates the ashes on that performance, should hang their heads in shame.

[Michael]

obviously God isn't an Englishman

Of course he is.

Nope, your wrong again!

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[ExtraTime]

Wow, the Ozzies must of finally spoken to the Rain gods to save themselves.
The played soo bad, tehir bowling was a joke!

England was robbed!
Engalnd was the best team in that test, their bowling was amazing to watch!
This is a perfect example when the most deserving team didnt win!

Any Ozzie who celebrates the ashes on that performance, should hang their heads in shame.

No the Ozzies will retain the Ashes on the fact they won the first 2 tests ....so I guess take a seat Michael if you understand the concept of a test series

Wow, the Ozzies must of finally spoken to the Rain gods to save themselves.
The played soo bad, tehir bowling was a joke!

England was robbed!
Engalnd was the best team in that test, their bowling was amazing to watch!
This is a perfect example when the most deserving team didnt win!

Any Ozzie who celebrates the ashes on that performance, should hang their heads in shame.

No the Ozzies will retain the Ashes on the fact they won the first 2 tests ....so I guess take a seat Michael if you dont understand the concept of a test series

[Michael]

Wow, the Ozzies must of finally spoken to the Rain gods to save themselves.
The played soo bad, tehir bowling was a joke!

England was robbed!
Engalnd was the best team in that test, their bowling was amazing to watch!
This is a perfect example when the most deserving team didnt win!

Any Ozzie who celebrates the ashes on that performance, should hang their heads in shame.

No the Ozzies will retain the Ashes on the fact they won the first 2 tests ....so I guess take a seat Michael if you understand the concept of a test series

Wow, the Ozzies must of finally spoken to the Rain gods to save themselves.
The played soo bad, tehir bowling was a joke!

England was robbed!
Engalnd was the best team in that test, their bowling was amazing to watch!
This is a perfect example when the most deserving team didnt win!

Any Ozzie who celebrates the ashes on that performance, should hang their heads in shame.

No the Ozzies will retain the Ashes on the fact they won the first 2 tests ....so I guess take a seat Michael if you dont understand the concept of a test series

ok Boss....

[God is an Englishman]

This from Michael Vaughan, and then you wonder why they are called whinges

Bairstow still WHINGING about the stumping, move on FFS and stop eating all the pies, NEXT

“I always say in a five-match series the best team always wins ... it’s such a long process you always end up with the best team winning,” Vaughan said.

“I honestly think England have been the better team for the four matches.

“It’s the wrong way to decide a Test match, let alone an Ashes-defining Test match.

“I know we’ve beaten Australia a few times over the last 20 years but I don’t remember a Test match where England have completely dominated and bullied Australia.”

Where is the whinge there?

This is the prime example of why you are great at whingeing but don't actually know what it is?

I'd love to know what part you disagree with in his comments.

MY GOD, you are an absolute peanut

Just to be clear, God is an Englishman but I'm not actually God. You don't need to call me that.



Where is the whinge here?

I'd love to know what part you disagree with.

[eagleboy]

Whingeing Piers Morgan branded as a hypocritical flog by Merv Hughes after claiming there has never been ‘a less-deserved retention of the Ashes’ in ‘irrational rant’ following draw at Old Trafford

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/crick ... fford.html

[Popeye Magoo]

I assume England have by and large written the laws of cricket, yet oddly enough seem to be very critical of them in this series including legitimate stumpings, drawn test due to weather limiting game time.
2-1 down yet so many saying they are unlucky?
For me they can be thankful for being competitive against the world's number one ranked test team (who have been without their top line spinner in last couple). England have won the toss on each occasion, ordered certain pitches to their liking, crowd getting stuck in at any opportunity, but still couldn't break down the opposition.
I say well done Australia who yet could still take this out 3-1.

[God is an Englishman]

I assume England have by and large written the laws of cricket, yet oddly enough seem to be very critical of them in this series including legitimate stumpings, drawn test due to weather limiting game time.
2-1 down yet so many saying they are unlucky?
For me they can be thankful for being competitive against the world's number one ranked test team (who have been without their top line spinner in last couple). England have won the toss on each occasion, ordered certain pitches to their liking, crowd getting stuck in at any opportunity, but still couldn't break down the opposition.
I say well done Australia who yet could still take this out 3-1.

Both teams have had injury issues. We are without our top line spinner. As well as Robinson, Wood and Archer for all/a lot of the series.

Certain pitches orderered. Hahaha. Groundsman have said this didn't happen.

The MCC write the laws, not England. All sports have people making suggestions about changes. The playing until later or a spare day both seem sensible enough for discussion.

Crowd getting stuck in, so exactly what happens in australia then?

I'd say we've been more than competetive. 3 of the games could have been won by either team. Going into the 4th test, either team could have been 3-0 up.

[Mad As Hell]

[zzz]

obviously God isn't an Englishman

Of course he is.

sadly for you evidence would suggest otherwise

time to change your handle

[God is an Englishman]

obviously God isn't an Englishman

Of course he is.

sadly for you evidence would suggest otherwise

time to change your handle

What evidence do you have that he isn't?

For him being English - the greatest Empire ever known.