drainpipe32
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Now, before a mod closes this thread, I have something to say.
The Boxing Day test: The biggest event on the annual cricketing calendar. For years gone past, massive crowds have turned up.
Do they turn up for the game? No.
As Ricky Ponting walks out to bat, the crowd will rise as one. Even me, in my traditional place in the Great Southern Stand shall jump out of my seat at the fall of Matthew Hayden, Simon Katich, Justin Langer or Phil Jaques and bellow 'Come on Punter!'.
As he strolls to the crease, and glares at the opposition bowler, the crowd will return their bums to their seats, in anticipation of the battle that is to come. They will watch as Ricky Ponting, Punter, Rick, the big RP cuts, pulls and cover drives himself to another MCG epic.
An average of 65 at the MCG is rivalled by few. Four centuries makes for an imposing record, his career high score of an elegant 257 included. It was one of the saddest moments in my life as a gritty, sublime captains knock came ton an end on 99 in last years Boxing Day test.
Sir Donald Bradman himself enjoyed to MCG with a mind blowing average of 128.53. Ricky Ponting's success at the ground makes for another comparison to the great man, and the view of many at Punter being the greatest batsman since cricket's best.
I asked something yesterday and I ask it again; "Sachin Tendulkar, are you God in disg......."
Sorry, wrong question.
"Who do you call upon to replace the greatest batsman of his era?" *waits for Indian supporters Gazza hate*
The Boxing Day test is not the Boxing Day test without Ricky Ponting. It is likely that we are going to see an Australian lineup at the 'G without our skipper on it however, so who is the best choice to replace him?
The Boxing Day test: The biggest event on the annual cricketing calendar. For years gone past, massive crowds have turned up.
Do they turn up for the game? No.
As Ricky Ponting walks out to bat, the crowd will rise as one. Even me, in my traditional place in the Great Southern Stand shall jump out of my seat at the fall of Matthew Hayden, Simon Katich, Justin Langer or Phil Jaques and bellow 'Come on Punter!'.
As he strolls to the crease, and glares at the opposition bowler, the crowd will return their bums to their seats, in anticipation of the battle that is to come. They will watch as Ricky Ponting, Punter, Rick, the big RP cuts, pulls and cover drives himself to another MCG epic.
An average of 65 at the MCG is rivalled by few. Four centuries makes for an imposing record, his career high score of an elegant 257 included. It was one of the saddest moments in my life as a gritty, sublime captains knock came ton an end on 99 in last years Boxing Day test.
Sir Donald Bradman himself enjoyed to MCG with a mind blowing average of 128.53. Ricky Ponting's success at the ground makes for another comparison to the great man, and the view of many at Punter being the greatest batsman since cricket's best.
I asked something yesterday and I ask it again; "Sachin Tendulkar, are you God in disg......."
Sorry, wrong question.
"Who do you call upon to replace the greatest batsman of his era?" *waits for Indian supporters Gazza hate*
The Boxing Day test is not the Boxing Day test without Ricky Ponting. It is likely that we are going to see an Australian lineup at the 'G without our skipper on it however, so who is the best choice to replace him?
:laugh
