Why should Australia change the way they play the game? It’s served us well for 20 years. We were unbeatable for most of it. The best teams don’t necessarily play in the most gentlemanly manner and I’d hate for us to be a bunch of b*tches on field just to try and make good for all those past players that rock back and forth in their chairs thinking of the beating they copped. And I’d say that goes for basically every sport. The best teams are usually the best because they dominate not just int he sport but mentally also, they dominate your will. Lions in their heyday had you beat upstairs before they walked the field, it’s about intimidation and the sport itself is usually mastering the mind. If you can handle things said about yourself then maybe find another sport, like lawn bowls or golf where talking is not permitted.
In my personal opinion, sledging about: their sh*t average, game style, shot making, looks etc is fair game. Trying to distract them by talking about random things, or laughing hysterically when they play and miss is fair game.
Talking about someone’s wifes/kids/family members are not. I think if you’re gonna get personal just stick to the player batting, not their family. It’s pretty simple really.
I’m honestly loving the sooking from all these opposition fans about the mean old aussies. Meanwhile, we’ll keep winning and you focus on buying some soft Kleenex to wipe your eyes with. Ando n a random note, no one is more butthurt than the Indians. My god do they have a chip on their shoulder from years of torment.
Warner opening up now.
Lol at Faf, Warner hits 4 through point so Faf removes 3rd slip and puts him at deep ball. Very next ball nicked through the vacant third slip at a very catchable height for 4
That early in a Test your primary concern should be wickets. Anyone who takes out a slip and then subsequently has a nick pass into the vacant gap deserves what they get. Bancroft grinding away too, still not convincing but he just has to graft out an innings.