The Ashes 25/26

[CL Fox]

3 hours ago, The Year Of The Fox said:

I strongly disagree. In the Series so far the Aussies have dug in as they always do and played Test Cricket, or at least tried to 

In this test? 

[UniFox21]

6 minutes ago, trabuch said:

It's not like they need to cheat...

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/c0mpjw7g7nko

Disappointing really. One of the biggest test cricket series and we're seeing **** ups directly affecting the game.

[Super_horns]

30 minutes ago, CL Fox said:

In this test? 

Some Baz ball type shots getting them out .

[Bert]

So Carey even admitted he edged it  

 

And they still slate Broad. 

[Vacamion]

 

Carey admitting in the interview that he felt that he hit it and yet didn't walk - it isn't great.

 

If you add to that what he thought was ok to do to Bairstow, he's coming across as someone not to be admired.

 

 

[skolfoxes]

Have no issue with players not walking in professional cricket, it's the umpire's job to give the decision, and human error notwithstanding the DRS system has shown itself to be pretty reliable.

 

However, when the Aussies still to this day go on about Broad not walking 12 years ago, it's not a great look for them.

 

Still winds me up that the Aussies conveniently ignore that Broad nicked the ball to the keeper who deflected it to first slip, they act as if he middled it straight to Clarke.

Edited 17 December 2025 by skolfoxes

[st albans fox]

I always thought that players who knew they’d nicked it should walk when the bowling team opt for review 

but this cock up shows they should hold their ground.  
 

given the stick that var gets, it’s reassuring to see that cricket is also capable of being crap aswell. 

[trabuch]

1 hour ago, st albans fox said:

I always thought that players who knew they’d nicked it should walk when the bowling team opt for review 

but this cock up shows they should hold their ground.  
 

given the stick that var gets, it’s reassuring to see that cricket is also capable of being crap aswell. 

That's what really gets me. He knew he was out, knew it went for review but was hoping (perhaps he knew - tin hat time) that DRS was going to fail. It's not the first time DRS has been iffy in this series in  Australia's favour. Very disappointing. 

I don't really have a problem with Carey not walking though. No one does these days. The (wrong) snicko mic was in the stumps next to the umpire - I've more of a problem he didn't hear what was clearly a fairly clear noise (travelled 22 yds to the mic).  I wonder if there had been no DRS whether he would have given it.

Edited 17 December 2025 by trabuch

[Voll Blau]

2 hours ago, Vacamion said:

 

Carey admitting in the interview that he felt that he hit it and yet didn't walk - it isn't great.

 

If you add to that what he thought was ok to do to Bairstow, he's coming across as someone not to be admired.

 

 

Bairstow was being dozy and literally nobody walks nowadays. He's no better or worse than anyone else at that level.

[Vacamion]

9 minutes ago, Voll Blau said:

Bairstow was being dozy and literally nobody walks nowadays. He's no better or worse than anyone else at that level.

 

I think it IS worse if you don't walk, then brazenly admit later on that you felt it it hit the bat but didn't walk.

 

But its all about opinions, I guess.

 

 

[trabuch]

Why on god's green earth is ****ing carse opening the bowling with Archer? And why aren't they pitching it up? We don't want to win.

Edited 17 December 2025 by trabuch

[RowlattsFox]

OK Starc is getting annoying now. 

[Izzy]

There you go. Bowl at the stumps and look what happens 

[trabuch]

1 minute ago, RowlattsFox said:

OK Starc is getting annoying now. 

Not now.

[RowlattsFox]

Just now, trabuch said:

Not now.

Think my dodgy fire stick is a bit behind  

[Voll Blau]

Thank goodness that cameo didn't go any further.

 

Starc already showing our top order how many runs are easily out there today without needing to be daft.

[Izzy]

Get this last wicket soon then bat through until tomorrow tea. Get 500+ on the board and we've got half a chance.

[trabuch]

3 minutes ago, Izzy said:

Get this last wicket soon then bat through until tomorrow tea. Get 500+ on the board and we've got half a chance.

It's not impossible. We've got the ability, just got to bat with intelligence. Oh well.  It's going to be grim in the field today - they have to keep them out there.

[Izzy]

Just now, trabuch said:

It's not impossible. We've got the ability, just got to bat with intelligence. Oh well.  It's going to be grim in the field today - they have to keep them out there.

Need to wait for Boland to get his 50 first 

[STEVIE B]

Swanny’s ultra confidence in our batting on this batters paradise can only end in embarrassment can’t it ? 
I’d love us to get the 600 he mentioned, but it seems unlikely. 

Edited 18 December 2025 by STEVIE B

[trabuch]

 Tempting fate to say the least!

 

[Izzy]

Now fill your fvcking boots with the Ashes on the line.

[trabuch]

Pitch map showed only 6 balls hitting wickets in that session. Two of those were wickets.

 

[Voll Blau]

Pleased for Archer. The whole "going quick when the game was lost" thing was weird, but he's a cut above everyone else in our squad and works his arse off.

 

Gets unfair stick that others wouldn't get. Even in this day and age, you do wonder why that might be...

[trabuch]

2 minutes ago, Voll Blau said:

Pleased for Archer. The whole "going quick when the game was lost" thing was weird, but he's a cut above everyone else in our squad and works his arse off.

 

Gets unfair stick that others wouldn't get. Even in this day and age, you do wonder why that might be...

He bowled extremely well yesterday and had to watch while all his work was undone by Carse (in particular) bowling like a ****.