The Ashes | 2025-26 | 5 tests | Nov 21 to Jan 08 | Discussion Thread

[figo6762]

I am glad boland is getting a spank .. he’s not worth a 16 average bowler 

[Gollum]

Smith is a tactically sharp captain, that's a plus for Aussies. 

[MK55]

Should bring in their new bowler lol

[vvvslaxman]

Long day for Australia ahead.

[maniac]

Just now, MK55 said:

Always get to see some new innovation in data analytics during the ashes. The weight transfer is one such example. 

No wonder BCCI is run by Gujjus . Here is the proof-  They know how to make loads of money by pinching every penny and making killer deals and getting the best out of the workforce for less, but spending on gaudy jumpinng- jhampak sets and other ghastly stuff during IPl etc like a lavish and gaudy gujju wedding. No focus on technology and innovation  @Laaloo @zen @Mariyam

[Nikola]

1 minute ago, Gollum said:

Smith is a tactically sharp captain, that's a plus for Aussies. 

Yep rate him very highly, lets see how he manages his bowlers today.

[putrevus]

Khawaja what a career renaissance for him. His career was all but over but he got second chance and has not looked back.

[MK55]

2 minutes ago, maniac said:

No wonder BCCI is run by Gujjus . Here is the proof-  They know how to make loads of money by pinching every penny and making killer deals and getting the best out of the workforce for less, but spending on gaudy jumpinng- jhampak sets and other ghastly stuff during IPl etc like a lavish and gaudy gujju wedding. No focus on technology and innovation  @Laaloo @zen @Mariyam

Even the scoreboard graphics r gawdy jumping jhampak types - boundary scoreboard banners etc. 

Edited November 21, 2025 by MK55

[maniac]

Boland if he constantly bowls between 135-145 will be lethal even in subcontinent with reverse swing. He is bowling at 137 right now .
 

125-132 is too much which is the range usually i see for him. 

[Chalks]

I think to be brutally honest someone like Jhye Richardson (Perth is his home track) is missed even more than Cummins and Hazlewood. Unfortunately he's also out injured atm.

[MK55]

Pitch looks great to bat. Probably gonna get quicker tomorrow? England won a good toss. 

[vvvslaxman]

Pitch has help. Australia is bowling trash.

[vvvslaxman]

Dropped catch

[maniac]

Pakistanis played right into England’s hand by giving them highways. Aussie is doing it by playing trundlers like Boland (so far he has been ok but he will trundle in the second spell) and from what I am told another trundler. England can absolutely bazball the hell out of them once set. Lyon will also be smacked but will be threat only in 2nd innings.

[vvvslaxman]

Superb delivery. Extra effort from Starc

[maniac]

Looks plumb  

[MK55]

Huge moment 

[Nikola]

Duckett gone damn, big hundred was needed from him today.

[vvvslaxman]

Leaden footed Duckett gone. He bowled something similar to Jaiswal

[maniac]

The prophecy has to wait