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Jesuswasstapled t1_itx81f9 wrote

Reply to comment by Aussiechimp in Ireland defeat England in rain-shortened match at the T20 World Cup by jachiche

I've recently learned about cricket by watching YouTube videos explaining cricket in baseball terms. Once I learned to read the box score on the screen, the game came into focus. There are still things I forget, but t20 is a game I can watch and enjoy. I have no idea how you can watch or enjoy the longer versions.

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Popheal t1_itxgry2 wrote

There's nothing better than watching a 5 day test match. Especially when the wicket is good.

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Sauce4243 t1_itxp83v wrote

Give me back the old WACA where day 1 it’s a bit spicy pace and bounce and a bit of movement then late day 1- early day 3 good bounce but great batting conditions then lunch day 4 those cracks appear and the ball starts to turn, day 5 the pitch opens up and the ball starts to rip out of the rough

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Popheal t1_itxsxf5 wrote

Haha I'm from perth so I completely agree. I heard they had a secret spot to get their clay from for the wickets. They No longer use that clay due to Optus having to use drop in pitches. I remember watching big Jo Angel as a youngster.

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Sauce4243 t1_itxvdb7 wrote

I do remember hearing stories about a secret spot for that clay.

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