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

[Tillu]

6 minutes ago, Nikhil_cric said:

I think Indians are generally bigger fans of the Aussies than we care to admit 

 

I think it has to do with us winning 2 series in Australia and want us to have the exclusive bragging rights of the only team winning there in the last decade. So we tend to support Australia against all the other teams.

[vvvslaxman]

Uncle weatherbald seems to be in good touch.

[MK55]

1 minute ago, Tillu said:

 

I think it has to do with us winning 2 series in Australia and want us to have the exclusive bragging rights of the only team winning there in the last decade. So we tend to support Australia against all the other teams.

That and Australian players r just more likable and often play a big role in ipl - results or otherwise. 

[MK55]

Stokes found his rhythm 

[vvvslaxman]

1 minute ago, MK55 said:

Stokes found his rhythm 

He  senses moments  and tries to drive home advantage. If it needs a  6 over burst he pushes himself through. He knows this is the moment. Getting smith early into the crease

[MK55]

Much better bowling. England has got good test bowlers. 
 

[MK55]

Jeez this Guha with her oohs n aahs n sheeeshh

[vvvslaxman]

Carse is bowling at 140 clicks. Hits impeccable line and length.

[vvvslaxman]

As expected pitch will get quicker as the day goes by.

[MK55]

Labu ain’t gonna last long I feel

[vvvslaxman]

2 minutes ago, MK55 said:

Labu ain’t gonna last long I feel

He is pink ball test specialist. Averaging 64 here. 

[vvvslaxman]

Weatherald is a mini Travis head. Not wasting any loose balls.

[Gollum]

26 minutes ago, Nikhil_cric said:

I think Indians are generally bigger fans of the Aussies than we care to admit 

Nah. Just that we hate pompous Poms more. 

 

In the WTC final, everyone here supported RSA. Same when Aus played WI. Aus will get support only when against Poms and Pooks. 

[vvvslaxman]

Weatherbald maiden 50 with a strike rate over 100

[vvvslaxman]

17 runs from that over. Rubbish over. Duly punished.

[rollingstoned]

One day match chalu hai, run a ball batting. 

[vvvslaxman]

This weatherald plays bat very close to pad. Our players have to cut down the habit of playing far away from body. 

[Nikola]

Australias timid batting scoring quicker than bazball this series till now 

[Suhaan]

35 minutes ago, Nikhil_cric said:

I think Indians are generally bigger fans of the Aussies than we care to admit 

Thanks to Steve Waugh

[Nikhil_cric]

25 minutes ago, Gollum said:

Nah. Just that we hate pompous Poms more. 

 

In the WTC final, everyone here supported RSA. Same when Aus played WI. Aus will get support only when against Poms and Pooks. 

Agreed. But everytime, we write them off, they still end up winning tournaments and Test series showing what a robust system they have. 

 

Their system is the envy of the rest of the cricketing world 

Edited December 5, 2025 by Nikhil_cric