2013/14 Ashes thread

[DungBeetle]

Can someone explain to me how that didn't stay with the onfield decision?  Seems to be doubt about whether there was a nick, and onfield umpire felt there was?

[DungBeetle]

Especially if side on hotspot isn't working?

[MereNovice]

Can someone explain to me how that didn't stay with the onfield decision?  Seems to be doubt about whether there was a nick, and onfield umpire felt there was?

Onfield decisions are only relevant when it involved the predictive element of hawkeye, I believe.

[DungBeetle]

But since hotspot wasn't working on the side camera, isn't it just one guy reviewing a replay and guessing if there is a nick verses the on field umpire? Doesn't there need to be a scientific basis to over-rule rather than naked eye?

[Ant040689]

But since hotspot wasn't working on the side camera, isn't it just one guy reviewing a replay and guessing if there is a nick verses the on field umpire? Doesn't there need to be a scientific basis to over-rule rather than naked eye?

The front hotspot was working and if there was a nick it appeared as if it would have shown on it. Think the inside of the bat became exposed as he lifted the bat.

I don't think there was an edge there, but a deceiving camera angle. Would be a shame if Trott felt a feather tho.

[outragous76]

strauss' tone is not for commentary

I originally thought it was his accent, but its not, its his tone

[tikay]

Scores to date (both teams & innings) please?

[MereNovice]

Scores to date (both teams & innings) please?

England: 215 & 53-2 (26.4 overs)
Australia: 280 (64.5 overs)
Venue: Nottingham

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/23261769

http://www.espncricinfo.com/the-ashes-2013/engine/match/566932.html

[tikay]

Thank you Mr Mere.

Sounds like quite a game.

I look forward to watching every ball from Sunday onwards.

[Karabiner]

Not me, and hopefully genuine, from twitter

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What price Big Adz?

[Dubai]

Thought Agar came across really well in interview after, seems a real nice lad

[AndrewT]

strauss' tone is not for commentary

I originally thought it was his accent, but its not, its his tone

Yeah, I thought this as well - he just has a quite abrasive voice.

Awesome day, obv. Carnage early on was fun, the Aussie blitz was fun as well - was actually a bit gutted yer man didn't get his ton. Last session was zzzzzzzzz but that wasn't a problem as we were all well into 'drinking in the sunshine' mode by then.

[Karabiner]

I was delighted to see KP play a team innings and really dig in.

I think it bodes well for the series.

[gherkin]

I was in Walsall all day yesterday but managed to watch all the cricket on my phone.  I don't think Agar's number 11 record will be beaten in my lifetime, absolutely brilliant.  

Marais Erasmus on the other hand has surely officiated in his last ever test match?  It's easy for an on field umpire to get a decision wrong, often many in one game.  It's also easy for us to sit here and criticise, but for the 3rd umpire to get two black and white decisions wrong is laughable and he should never be allowed to umpire at this level again.  My nan with her cataract could see Agar didn't have anything behind the line when the bails were in the air and as for Trott... hahaha! Really?  The first time I saw the replay (on a phone!!!) I could see the ball deviating as it passed the bat.  It's not hard, all you have to do is watch the ball.  I sat there wondering why we were watching numerous replays when it was quite clearly not out.  Aleem Dar's reaction summed it up - he could see from the big screen Trott had hit it but had been told by this plonker to overturn his perfectly correct decision.  

Oh well, it evened the game up I suppose.  Should be a great day...

[Tal]

My nan with her cataract could see Agar didn't have anything behind the line when the bails were in the air

Your identity has been revealed, Mr Boycott!


When asked about Trott's wicket yesterday on TMS by Blowers, he replied "He had 4½ inches to hit it with, so she blooming well SHOULD have hit it!"

He also mischievously sought to convince Aggers to find Sir Ian Botham at tea to ask him whether he still fancied 10-0.

Love him or loathe him, he is wonderful for TMS.