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04-08-2019 11:50 AM #121There's only one thing better than a Hibs calendar and that's two Hibs calendars
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Richie Benaud is a sad loss to cricket coverage but time moves on and the likes of Michael Atherton in particular has been an acute gain in the commentary box. Quietly knowledgeable and insightful.
With the Ashes we get the added benefit of Jim Maxwell, Glenn McGrath and Michael Slater. They obviously want Australia to do well but like you say it is fair, honest and unbiased.
I will give credit to Tuffers as well, he has been a great addition to the TMS team and does the down-to-earth stuff very well while providing good insights from a bowling perspective.There's only one thing better than a Hibs calendar and that's two Hibs calendars
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04-08-2019 12:16 PM #125This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
As for who is kicking around in the Championship, I think England have far more options with seamers than spinners, as selection discussions probably show.There's only one thing better than a Hibs calendar and that's two Hibs calendars
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04-08-2019 12:21 PM #126This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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04-08-2019 12:26 PM #127This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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04-08-2019 12:40 PM #128
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What is also worth pointing out though, I feel, is that it's not just the English commentators who are utterly partisan when covering the England football team. The Scottish 'commentators' are as bad. Fans with microphones basically. The difference is that because England regularly qualify for major tournaments the coverage is more in your face whereas because Scotland haven't done so for so many years it's not something we're subjected to very often.
I often think that many football commentary teams bring so little insight to a match and offer nothing that you can't see for yourself that I would prefer to watch games without commentary. Cricket, on the other hand, is very much enhanced by expert commentary - so much so that it can even be pleasurable to listen to on the radio!!
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04-08-2019 01:07 PM #129This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show QuoteThere's only one thing better than a Hibs calendar and that's two Hibs calendars
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04-08-2019 01:47 PM #130
I wholly expect the Australian legislature to introduce a law that all children born within the realm of the Australian state, male, female or transgender, be named Steve Smith.
Anyhting less would be a failure of civic duty.There's only one thing better than a Hibs calendar and that's two Hibs calendars
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04-08-2019 02:54 PM #131
Would it be in England's interests to keep Australia batting as long as possible now? With a chance of rain tomorrow is trying to bat for the least amount of time and playing for the draw the right tactic from this position?
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04-08-2019 03:06 PM #132This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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04-08-2019 03:17 PM #134
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04-08-2019 03:22 PM #135This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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04-08-2019 03:46 PM #137This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
But you make a good point and yes, England might have thought that way. Australia will be live to it and they face the difficult decision about making a declaration which allows them enough time to take ten wickets and gives them enough space to defend their lead.
I think Australia have probably done enough now.
But like you say, the weather can intervene. For me, Australia have the moral victory in this game, and have faced England down at Edgbaston. Regardless of the final result it is no longer the fortress it was and that is not good news for England.There's only one thing better than a Hibs calendar and that's two Hibs calendars
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04-08-2019 04:15 PM #138
Ali with one of the worst deliveries in ashes history. I really feel for him now, he seems like such a decent man.
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04-08-2019 05:04 PM #139This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
He's to modern cricket commentary as Peter Allis is to golf 😱
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04-08-2019 05:04 PM #140
Only one result happening now unless the weather takes a turn for the worst. England need to find a way to get Steve Smith out or they will lose the series
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04-08-2019 05:21 PM #141This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Boycott is awful but has gigs with Sky and BBC! How does that work?!
Cricket has changed so much in the last five years, let alone the last ten.There's only one thing better than a Hibs calendar and that's two Hibs calendars
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04-08-2019 05:22 PM #142This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
And Warner will find runs. So will Bancroft and Wade.There's only one thing better than a Hibs calendar and that's two Hibs calendars
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04-08-2019 07:06 PM #143
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TMS - where does one start as it's an Institution? I listened for most of the day and there was an absolute belter of a comment with Tufnell when a pigeon in his garden had died. It had been an ongoing story for a few days and it was simply classic radio that Marconi would have been proud of. Blowers - CMJ - Agnew now at the helm with great contributors, especially the guy who struts out the stats (whose name has escaped me).
These long broadcasts with very little action to actually commentate on is a real skill. Cycling is another sport where not a lot can happen and they have to 'space fill' in the broadcast. Carlton Kirby on Eurosport is another who can waffle on about the most bizarre range of topics that has absolutely nothing to do with sport. Fantastic to listen to and someone who would be an addition to the TMS team...unfortunately cycling is his sport (he also does some winter sports when the cycling season is closed).
Tomorrow - I'm ambivalent as I laid England last night when they were odds-on and they can't now win so I'm quids in. 560 balls to face is a huge ask and I've got a feeling that Australia can take the 10 wickets. I'm at an antique auction tomorrow afternoon and will miss it but will check my phone for updates and catch the highlights in the evening.
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04-08-2019 11:30 PM #144This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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05-08-2019 09:14 AM #145This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I guess an Australian would challenge whether England would have won the Ashes in 2005 had Glenn McGrath not got injured warming up!Last edited by Mibbes Aye; 05-08-2019 at 09:56 AM.
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05-08-2019 09:57 AM #146This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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05-08-2019 10:15 AM #147
Great start for the Aussies. 19/1.
This will be a good test for Root. Let's see if he can carry England "Smith" style.
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05-08-2019 11:37 AM #150
Roy out trying to charge Lyon. Dear oh dear. I think it's fair to say the experiment of Roy as test opener hasn't gone too well so far. Will he learn from it?
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