you also have to give the bowlers a rest to actually have the energy to bowl them outBrocken Spectre wrote:Personally I would think it be better to force a follow. At least that way you have a right of reply if your opposition catches you.God is an Englishman wrote:The only time you would enforce a follow on is if you don't think you have enough time to bowl the side out. Aus can bat until tea today and still have 4 sessions (and a 400 lead) to bowl out SA.
I hate saying it but the whingeing pansy hypocrite got it spot on.
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End of the day - if we cant bowl them out in 1.5 days, we dont deserve to winBrocken Spectre wrote:Like Swannsong said they had a day of rest when it was washed out.
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Well that depends on when a team declares.Concentric Circles wrote:1·5 days will take you beyond the end of the day.
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don't be daft...we cant be because Johnson cant bowl to the top order, Warner cant make runs in the first innings and Clarke cant captain.....
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So, Australia has STILL never lost in South Africa, since their return from suspension.
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When were Australia suspended?Bacon888 wrote:So, Australia has STILL never lost in South Africa, since their return from suspension.
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Beat the best, yes! We'd have to beat India in India to claim best in the world for me though. On flat, spinning decks is where we may find it harder.
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What is remarkable is that following an easy 5-0 win against a cowardly opposition they were able to step it up and win once against a formidable opponent, away from home.
Australia back at the top, and are now once again the hunted.
Order has been restored!
Thank You Boof!
Australia back at the top, and are now once again the hunted.
Order has been restored!
Thank You Boof!
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adam wrote:What is remarkable is that following an easy 5-0 win against a cowardly opposition they were able to step it up and win once against a formidable opponent, away from home.
Australia back at the top, and are now once again the hunted.
Order has been restored!
Thank You Boof!
Wouldn't the team at #1 be the team at the top?
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Australia points: 4946God is an Englishman wrote:adam wrote:What is remarkable is that following an easy 5-0 win against a cowardly opposition they were able to step it up and win once against a formidable opponent, away from home.
Australia back at the top, and are now once again the hunted.
Order has been restored!
Thank You Boof!
Wouldn't the team at #1 be the team at the top?
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Bacon888 wrote:Australia points: 4946God is an Englishman wrote:adam wrote:What is remarkable is that following an easy 5-0 win against a cowardly opposition they were able to step it up and win once against a formidable opponent, away from home.
Australia back at the top, and are now once again the hunted.
Order has been restored!
Thank You Boof!
Wouldn't the team at #1 be the team at the top?
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not when you lose a series at home to the "2nd" ranked team.God was an Englishman wrote: Wouldn't the team at #1 be the team at the top?
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So, number 2 is now the top team. Only in Australia.adam wrote:not when you lose a series at home to the "2nd" ranked team.God was an Englishman wrote: Wouldn't the team at #1 be the team at the top?
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Arguing rankings is like arguing fifa's rankings. Australia won two series on the trot. That is all.
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Concentric Circles wrote:Arguing rankings is like arguing fifa's rankings. Australia won two series on the trot. That is all.
So if India beat Bangladesh and Zimbabwe in a row would that make them the top team?
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Yes, not the #1 side.Jim's Alteregos wrote:That will mean they won two series on the trot.
as have lost 1 series in 4 (?) years, that 's why they're number one.
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correct!God is an Englishman wrote:So, number 2 is now the top team. Only in Australia.adam wrote:not when you lose a series at home to the "2nd" ranked team.God was an Englishman wrote: Wouldn't the team at #1 be the team at the top?