I’m still reflecting on a FANTASTIC Boxing Day Test 373,691 fans Konstas’s fireworks Kohli’s shoulder barge Smith’s 140 The Jaiswal run out “Stupid, stupid, stupid” NKR’s 114 Marnus’s crucial 70 Bumrah’s 9 wickets DSR controversy Pure brilliance. Test cricket at its best. - ThreadSky

wgrumblepants.bsky.social • 55 days ago

I’m still reflecting on a FANTASTIC Boxing Day Test

373,691 fans
Konstas’s fireworks
Kohli’s shoulder barge
Smith’s 140
The Jaiswal run out
“Stupid, stupid, stupid”
NKR’s 114
Marnus’s crucial 70
Bumrah’s 9 wickets
DSR controversy

Pure brilliance. Test cricket at its best.

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tonymosca.bsky.social•55 days ago

Bumrah. Wow.
Every ball looked as if something special was going to happen.
I haven't seen anything like that since Warne.
Or maybe that day when Archer went berserk and KO'd Smith.

bryankirby.bsky.social•55 days ago

Not forgetting Pant's 2 brainless dismissals.

bryankirby.bsky.social•55 days ago

Ah! You mention the first. The second was just as daft, especially as he and Jaiswal were going along with little problem.

gevans7777.bsky.social•55 days ago

I think Marnus’ 70 should be the main highlight #ohglammyglammy

plex1.bsky.social•54 days ago

ummm, you mighta missed :

Pant brain fade
India proudly charting back to 150s territory

😅😅

klopposhadow.bsky.social•55 days ago

And some people say test matches need to be reduced to 4 days! They need to give their heads a wobble!!

avishekg.bsky.social•55 days ago

Wish we had taken it to last 5 overs to make it a nail biter. Truly an engrossing test. With a team with so many passengers, we miraculously took it to the last session

canexpat.bsky.social•55 days ago

DSR controversy?

richshield2728.bsky.social•55 days ago

Why would you include Kohli shoulder barging someone in a list of fantastic things about a cricket match?

wgrumblepants.bsky.social•55 days ago

It was a key talking point in the match and a dramatic moment

mattsmally.bsky.social•55 days ago

Those attendance numbers are insane. What was the total County Champs attendance?

wgrumblepants.bsky.social•55 days ago

Not sure any overall official figure has been released.

paulhudson26.bsky.social•55 days ago

I haven't seen a ball, but was it really that great? India seemed to be always behind in the game from the start, saved embarrassment by lower order runs in their 1st innings, and then didn't get anywhere near chasing an unlikely 339. That can still be a fun game, but doesn't seem like an all timer

wgrumblepants.bsky.social•55 days ago

A little bit of back and forth coupled with Bumrah’s brilliance, Konstas’s electric start and NKR’s sensible Hundred made people buy into the drama.

13411fahad.bsky.social•55 days ago

Arguably the Pakistan-South Africa match was just as good. A more thrilling denouement. Abbas 6fer. South Africa 99-8 chasing 148. Rearguard from the South African tail to win it. (and book their place in the WTC final)

cricketdoggie.bsky.social•53 days ago

I was watching the replay of the test and they said for the final day, when all 4 results were possible, the admission rates were $10 and free for under 16s. We need to learn. Affordable prices will bring the fans to the grounds

jardinmondial.bsky.social•54 days ago

Felt like the culmination of a 10-day test given the accumulated frustrations of Brisbane.

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