one man band Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Cricket is a very English and measured game and, as such, is largely neglected by the US. This I intend to rectify by producing this flashy little thread. There is currently a series of Test matches between England (ranked no.2) and Australia (ranked no.1) called the Ashes, which England have lost to varying degrees over the past 10 years or so. The Ashes started way back in 1930's, when Australia finally beat England after years of us (the English) trouncing them. The Australians were so happy they burnt the stumps (the wooden sticks the bowler aims at) and put them in a little pot. The Ashes was thenceforth created, ushering in the greatest cricket contest ever. This year is the first oppurtunity England have had to win, with the Australian side not up to their best and the England team improving match by match. The series is currently 1-1, with 3 matches having been played (one was a draw) and 2 matches remain. The next match starts on Thursday, and England cannot lose if they are to reclaim the Ashes. We are on a roll, however, and should at least draw. Exciting stuff i'm sure you'll agree... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_ed Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 I do agree. It's some of the best Test match cricket I've seen in a while. And I'm eagerly awaiting the next match. The last two have been terrific, horrifying from an Aussie persective but still marvellous to watch. You should play stick cricket. That game is seriously addictive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one man band Posted August 23, 2005 Author Share Posted August 23, 2005 What is stick cricket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenger Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Dear omb!I'm not interested in cricket at all and so I won't post in this thread.This will be the place where you can be alone online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one man band Posted August 23, 2005 Author Share Posted August 23, 2005 THANK GOD. I have searched for such a place for years. I even went to dirty sick man porn.com to get alone, but failed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenger Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 What the heck?!Was it Heidegger who followed you there? It was him, I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_ed Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 What is stick cricket? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> http://www.stickcricket.com/game.php best game ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one man band Posted August 24, 2005 Author Share Posted August 24, 2005 Stick Cricket is awesome. And Avenger, I think you're right... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_ed Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 jolly good fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one man band Posted August 26, 2005 Author Share Posted August 26, 2005 England 477 all out.Australia 21-1Hayden lbw Hoggard. Lovely ball.England are very much on top at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_ed Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 nooooo I don't believe it I'm not watching it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one man band Posted August 26, 2005 Author Share Posted August 26, 2005 Australia 99-5 at close of play.MUHAHAHA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_ed Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 The Aussie team is too old Where's Michael Clarke whe you need him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one man band Posted August 28, 2005 Author Share Posted August 28, 2005 England win fourth Test. England now lead the series 2-1, with one game remaining (at The Oval).We made a bit of a meal of it but we got there in the end. England needed 129 runs to win and managed it, with the final 129-7, Giles hitting the winning runs.w00t! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_ed Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 you guys nearly crumbled dammit <_< now all you need is to draw and we're screwed Hopefully we can fight back, but I'm resigned to the fact that we're going to lose the Ashes for the first time in 18 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one man band Posted August 30, 2005 Author Share Posted August 30, 2005 MUHAHAHA. And it's all because Ponting is a shite captain. Befroe it didn't matter what he did, since the team was so amazing, but now, with exception of a few reilient Aussies, his weaknesses are becoming all the more apparent as the series goes on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_ed Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Not to worry, we'll just have to dig deeper for some talent. It was an issue that was raised a few years ago, about the age of our squad, but everyone dismissed it since we were winning. Now it comes to bite us in the ass. with Rabies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_ed Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Should we include Stuart MacGill in the 5th test? Debate that Master Bates! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OriginalSin Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 :trout: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_ed Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 I probably deserve that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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