tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6691219939930045300.post4024580891461935497..comments2023-11-02T18:51:25.885+11:00Comments on Down the wicket: AWESOME.....and a retractionCris Cochranehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04966824752959729517noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6691219939930045300.post-20544278952397427002010-01-11T13:52:26.246+11:002010-01-11T13:52:26.246+11:00I still reckon that pitch was exactly what test cr...I still reckon that pitch was exactly what test cricket needed. If you worked hard you could make runs but the bowlers were always in with a chance. The only thing I'd concede is that batting should be easier on day 1 than day 4 and this was certainly not the case.leftriteoutnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6691219939930045300.post-46972261762868518192010-01-08T06:55:43.743+11:002010-01-08T06:55:43.743+11:00yes, it is ok. the pitch WAS under done, tests are...yes, it is ok. the pitch WAS under done, tests are alloted 5 days, so the fact the aus 1st innings and really the whole day was done and dusted in a few hours reflects on the pitch not being el dente as much as it does on the aus batsmen not keeping their heads down, and the paki quicks capitalising on that and the conditions.<br /><br />but who cares!<br />it all made for riveting stuff!<br />same for me for Hobart... but cest la vie!<br /><br />yes cricket... you do!Cris Cochranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04966824752959729517noreply@blogger.com