hugobomb Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Fair play to Agar, coming at 118/9 on his debut and making the 2nd highest score of the Innings (3rd highest of the match thus far). Also he's just broke the record for the highest score for a #11 on their debut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugobomb Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 There's half a chance the Aussies could hold a lead of some sort going into the 2nd innings. As bad as both sides had batted at times, both have shown the grit to fight back (England's bowling making up for their bad batting and Agar & Hughes keeping Australia from a very low total) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugobomb Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Now Agar becomes the first man to come in at #11 on his debut and score a half century. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugobomb Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 This first session has been ridiculous, first the Aussies make a steady start, then that hour or so a madness as Anderson runs wild. The England switch off and Agar makes them pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugobomb Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 If this was scripted, England would take the last wicket now to leave both sides on 215. Saying Agar may well go onto make a ton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plubby Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 *smug* 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugobomb Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 IF England manage to take the final wicket before lunch, there's a chance of a big score from them. This pitch now looks very batsman friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plubby Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 That is the most on-balance thing you've said all morning Completely agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugobomb Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Did you miss me praising Agar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrilla Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Can't believe the England bowlers have left the door Agar on this Aussie innings... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plubby Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Did you miss me praising Agar? I just sort of treated it as you running the mad back-pedals on your cocky comment (way back) when he was on two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugobomb Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Did you miss me praising Agar? I just sort of treated it as you running the mad back-pedals on your cocky comment (way back) when he was on two. Fair enough, was meant as a joke but can see how it could come across as cocky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2K Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Well this is uncomfortable now. Could someone watching it live let me know what happened when Agar was given not out for the stumping? The commentary I've read seems to suggest it was very, very close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plubby Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Replays suggest he was "probably" out - but the third umpire (to my relief) decided that "probably" wasn't good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugobomb Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Doesn't the batsmen generally get the benefit of the doubt in these situations? Sort of a 'not out until proven otherwise' rather than the other way round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plubby Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Yeah, usually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 I saw the 9th wicket fall and then headed out. This was not what I anticipated to return to. God damn it England. What the fuck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugobomb Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 In vaguely Ashes related news before I go to work: Ricky Ponting is 116 not out in his final innings fore retiring. Good for him to go out with a ton http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/scorecard/o35376 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 If this kid gets a century.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plubby Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 I may actually lose the ability to function with humans on any level, let alone adult level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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