Cricket - Aus v NZ - Perth

[John Smithl]

The Aus v NZ test match starts today in Perth, and is special for many reasons:

First, the "...Australian and Kiwi players will band together before the first Test to pay tribute to the lives lost in the volcanic eruption in New Zealand this week"

Langer: ‘Lives are being torn apart’

Australian and Kiwi players will band together before the first Test to pay tribute to the lives lost in the volcanic eruption in New Zealand this week.

www.news.com.au

Second, the two best test cricket batsmen face off... Steve Smith (Aus) and Kane Williamson (NZ captain).

Steve Smith’s record is unmatched. The man closest sets up the best showdown we’ve seen in years

Smith is peerless. The man closest sets up the best showdown we’ve seen in years

www.foxsports.com.au

Third, the pitch and heat wave weather will be big factors...

Forget the MCG pitch, it’s the Perth cracks that have Australia on edge

Forget the MCG, it’s the Perth cracks that have Aussies on edge

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[John Smithl]

"Cricket Australia chief executive Kevin Roberts expects Tim Paine to keep his role as captain of the Australian men’s cricket team when Steve Smith’s leadership ban expires next year."

Australia vs New Zealand: First Test in Perth

Australia has already landed a major blow in the First Test against New Zealand after taking the honours on the first day in Perth.

www.news.com.au

 

[Ciao Baby]

The "sandpaper squad" are back in action

 

[Rosie Nuru]

It'll be an exciting match indeed! I am really quite worried about he heat spanning most of this test however. Loads of drinks breaks required no doubt! Plus the pitch wil be so baked that the number of cracks on it will be dangerous for the batsmen and the wicketkeeper!
Tim Paine has done an amazing job after being thrusted into the captaincy after tat scandal! Let
Steve Smith score his ton after ton because he is not having to captain the entire team! He certainly proved himself since his return!!

 

[John Smithl]

Australians win toss

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[Ciao Baby]

Australians win toss

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I just put a lazy 50 on the Kiwis @ $5.40

 

[Ciao Baby]

I still haven't gotten over the Trevor Chappell "underarm incident" & the "sandpaper squad" are an absolute disgrace

 

[John Smithl]

I still haven't gotten over the Trevor Chappell "underarm incident" & the "sandpaper squad" are an absolute disgrace

Not proud of those either, just the opposite in fact
Pup Clarke was a poor captain too

 

[Ciao Baby]

Quite likely the worst display of bad sportsmanship in sporting history

 

[John Smithl]

Quite likely the worst display of bad sportsmanship in sporting history

Yes, worst sportsmanship, as you can tell by Rod Marsh's response. Unfortunately it was within the rules at the time. The rules have since been changed.

With Sandpaper gate, it was the most blatant cheating.

 

[Rosie Nuru]

Yes, worst sportsmanship, as you can tell by Rod Marsh's response. Unfortunately it was within the rules at the time. The rules have since been changed.

With Sandpaper gate, it was the most blatant cheating.

Sandpaper was entirely David Warner's fault! Why is he allowed back in the team?? I have heard from so many players that he is an absolute bully type. Yeah 335 , never again I bet! I am quite active in the cricket world!!!!

 

[ErnieE]

Old Warner. The village idiot of the team.

 

[Rosie Nuru]

Old Warner. The village idiot of the team.

Shortie syndrome, suffer it myself!!! LOL

 

[John Smithl]

Shortie syndrome, suffer it myself!!! LOL

... and you'd play in slips too

 

[Rosie Nuru]

... and you'd play in slips too

Wicket keeper actually!

 

[John Smithl]

Wicket keeper actually!

Oh, I thought slips... with nuru

 

[Ciao Baby]

Old mate sandpaper Steve the captain wasn't exactly guilt free either

 

[Rosie Nuru]

Oh, I thought slips... with nuru

Nuru fingers instead of butterfingers! LMFAO!

 

[sdm85]

Tim Paine has done an amazing job after being thrusted into the captaincy after tat scandal!

I think so to! He gets shit canned a lot but i think he compliments JL as coach perfectly.

 

[Rosie Nuru]

Old mate sandpaper Steve the captain wasn't exactly guilt free either

Smithy didn't think of such a thing, never would have! Silly man to let that go to plan! I could say more about Warner but do I really?

 

[Wobbles600]

I went yesterday. good days play, very hot but beer keep me hydrated. then ended you for a visit at langtrees, made the day even better