He called for the review immediately, so was obviously confident he had hit itEnzedder wrote: Fri Nov 26, 2021 7:13 am Phew - Latham given out but he hit the cover off it. (Just)
Ashes / Proteas vs India
Espncricinfo have a hilarious description of this stadium.
Constructed in one of the most polluted cities in India, Kanpur's Green Park stadium, situated close to the river Ganges, accommodates 39,255 - mostly uncovered - spectators. Established in 1945, the ground, which has seen frequent changes, lacks the tradition which some of the other premier Test grounds boast of. Its floodlights are slung low, and were used for the first time last year in a Test featuring South Africa. A number of dull drawn games have been the feature of the Tests at Kanpur, thanks to lifeless pitches; this, in part, is the fault of the region's soil, for it does not encourage bounce and pace.
For long not too many fixtures were held here, until the local cricket association prepared a ground fit for international cricket. And if the eyes and lungs can adapt and overcome the thick smog that pervades the city, the pitch is a batsmen's paradise. Mohammad Azharuddin hit the last of his three consecutive hundreds during his sensational debut. In 1986-87, Sri Lanka and India produced 1096 runs and lost only 17 wickets. In the 90s, India and West Indies produced an average of 73 runs per wicket. More recently, Shahid Afridi blitzed a 45-ball century, playing through the line and swinging across and one could sense him almost closing his eyes as he smote the ball; it was that kind of pitch.
I reckon Brenda got us to a decent level, where we could challenge on a one-off basis, but Kane has brought the team to the next level, where they are consistently competitive (except against Aus)Ymx wrote: Fri Nov 26, 2021 10:41 am Williamson has transformed us in to a test playing nation. It’s nice not to be embarrassed for 4-5 days on the trot now.
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It was maybe four or so decades ago, but we'd been given a 4-day series in Australia and I think we got rolled in just three days in Game one and the same with the following test. Consequently the third game featured a huge Aussie sign in the crowd : 'All We Want For Xmas Is A 4-Day Test'.Ymx wrote: Fri Nov 26, 2021 10:41 am Williamson has transformed us in to a test playing nation. It’s nice not to be embarrassed for 4-5 days on the trot now.
Interesting milestone coming up
Jamieson finished day 1 with figures of 3/47, needing just one more wicket to become the fastest New Zealander to reach 50 test scalps. Shane Bond needed 12 tests, Jamieson is in the midst of his ninth.
I drink and I forget things.
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Hardly plumb — he was hit outside the line! Even worse, Somerville had one turned down for precisely that reason when it wasn't.