Ashwin trying really hard to make some friends.
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
I don't follow much paparazzi of our dressing room but I always have seen his fellow colleagues speak very highly of him. I do agree he does come across as an arrogant person but in the lockdown his youtube channel has become a huge hit. He speaks so well and is always respectful towards others unlike many other sports athlete. Even punjab team management during IPL said the same that he is a fine gentleman. So a bit surprised by Paine's comments
Ps. His interview with Inzi was amazing, if anyone is interested.
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She didn't take it kindly the beating her husband, Starc, received in this match.
Aussies are rattled and frankly shocked India batted out the last day. Shame we’re down to bare bones for the final test as beating them and sealing back to back series wins in their back yard would’ve been amazing.
To be fair he used more or less the exact same line of attack (teammates) on Kohli in the last tour, so it's not that surprising I guess.
No I meant surprised in the sense why would you comment like that on Ashwin without any base. It's like randomly he chose to rant on ashwin by saying your teammates don't like you when there has never been such stories. Bantering is fine and good but you just don't randomly accusing people without anything to it. Paine came across as a right tool that day.
With the tweet above, they're all coming off as tools.
Exactly Chris, how dare we call out cheating in a fair and balanced manner?
England literally gave their cheat MBE's
Is Marcus Tresthoick going to give his back? and the ECB forfeit their wins in the 2005 Ashes?
SL batting first. Much changed England lineup, interesting to see how it plays.
Enjoying the remote commentary. Funny seeing Bumble in the spare room.
Great start for England. Looks like SL have thrown one or two away.
England need to play sensibly here, plenty of time, just need to keep scoreboard ticking and put the bad balls away.
She’s got a point if the Indian team are moaning about doing their own cleaning and making their own beds.
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I would put it to 5 months of non-stop quarantine between the IPL and the Australia tour impacting recovery.
Great day today. Brilliant batting from Root and Bairstow.
Agree, just keep doing the same tomorrow. Sensible cricket like today. Bairstow has a chance to get back into the side here with a good tour.
Did forget that the IPL was also on as well. Pretty brutal schedule, especially on the fast bowlers.
Yeah definitely.
Really like the idea of Bairstow as an attacking number 3 - or 6 if we want to promote Pope. Crawley will end up as an opener in the Trescothick/Hayden mould I think.
What are you referring to here?
Excellent day for England. Root finding form is extremely important.
I think Pope wants to bat lower down so Bairstow needs to sort his technique if he wants to be no 3 but yes Bairstow in form in that position would be a huge asset.
Crawley gave his wicket away really. Ideal chance to make a score.
Yep, a century from him would be lovely.
Any confirmed team news for India?
Reading that Australia haven't been beaten at Gabba since 1988...
Reading that Australia haven't been beaten at Gabba since 1988...
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Bumrah Ashwin and jadeja, vihari out. Huge blow this. Sundar, natarajan, Aggarwal and shardul in. 4 test match worth experience in the bowling department for India. A win would be unprecedented.
No ashwin and no Bumrah.
Our five bowlers have a combined experience of four tests. Amazing.
Oh my! That is bad. Guess they didn't want to risk Bumrah or Ashwin because of the upcoming series against England. Don't understand why they are playing Sundar when Kuldeep is available. The batting will have to step up big time and hope it rains by day 3/4, because I don't see any of those bowlers causing many problems for the Aussies, especially with Smith and Marnus in great form. But just imagine if they manage to pull it off, will be something else.
5 bowlers huh? Any of them any good with the bat?
Sundar and shardul are decent with the bat so that's a plus. Still not too sure if I would have gone with this team. Kuldeep instead of ashwin and saha instead of jaddu would have been better.
Think the logic is that since the bowling is really weak, go with an extra option so even though it is a bowler friendly pitch. Can't say I can fault them because things like this rarely happen of ever. To have your top 6/7 bowlers out simultaneously is pretty rare.
Sundar is an all rounder. Weak one but he is.
They’ve basically got everyone fit and asked to turn up. Surprised shaw didn’t turn play ahead of sundar.
That’s a terrific catch
Excellent start. Bowl them out for 36 come on.
That batting line up is sad. can it rain for 3 days? we might have a chance if it does.
Oh my, batting looks weak.
Smith looking really good 
we just need smith and labushane. We already got two. This is better than most of us hoped for!Smith looking really good
That's true.
Need to nip at least one of these two quickly. With such inexperience a building partnership will take its toll.