New Posts For Thread: SL vs PAK - 3rd Test @ Pallekelehttps://community.betfair.com/cricket/go/thread/view/94046/29218057/sl-vs-pak---3rd-test-pallekeleJust to set up the thread.No thoughts on betting yet.Long term weather forecast looking okay.Last two tests here have been drawn.they shook hands yesterday with SL still needing about 8 an over for 9 overs i think...SAnga had just hit two boundaries off the over and Ajmal had bowled his 26th over of the day and was getting tired. what I'd LOVE to see one time is a top batsmanhttps://community.betfair.com/cricket/go/thread/view/94046/29218057/sl-vs-pak---3rd-test-pallekele?post_id=521827275#521827275they shook hands yesterday with SL still needing about 8 an over for 9 overs i think...SAnga had just hit two boundaries off the over and Ajmal had bowled his 26th over of the day and was getting tired. what I'd LOVE to see one time is a top batsmanFri, 13 Jul 2012 05:53:29 -0500Michael Clarke is a breath of fresh air as a captain. Has made several v bold decisions of late (declaring on WI when behind etc..) and has said he's not scared to lose the odd game if it means winning more often.https://community.betfair.com/cricket/go/thread/view/94046/29218057/sl-vs-pak---3rd-test-pallekele?post_id=521827063#521827063Michael Clarke is a breath of fresh air as a captain. Has made several v bold decisions of late (declaring on WI when behind etc..) and has said he's not scared to lose the odd game if it means winning more often.Fri, 13 Jul 2012 05:40:25 -0500yeah people calling this a fix is pretty ridiculous book talking. Was fairly obvious after tea they weren't going for it, and while it's a sad reflection on test cricket these days, it was pretty inevitable imo with SL looking for their first serieshttps://community.betfair.com/cricket/go/thread/view/94046/29218057/sl-vs-pak---3rd-test-pallekele?post_id=521811661#521811661yeah people calling this a fix is pretty ridiculous book talking. Was fairly obvious after tea they weren't going for it, and while it's a sad reflection on test cricket these days, it was pretty inevitable imo with SL looking for their first seriesThu, 12 Jul 2012 15:33:44 -0500I think that's right Lix - we've had previews of this with Colombo and Dominica in recent years.Dominica in fact marked the beginning of the end for India to my mind.What teams would have tried to chase this down - probably the non-draw specialists Ehttps://community.betfair.com/cricket/go/thread/view/94046/29218057/sl-vs-pak---3rd-test-pallekele?post_id=521811199#521811199I think that's right Lix - we've had previews of this with Colombo and Dominica in recent years.Dominica in fact marked the beginning of the end for India to my mind.What teams would have tried to chase this down - probably the non-draw specialists EThu, 12 Jul 2012 15:24:47 -0500they did (a bit) 270 in 70 overs very tough in test cricket tho against economical spinners. would have gone for it if they were losing or drawing the series i believe. At 1-0 up and having not won a series since murali retired they just wanted the ehttps://community.betfair.com/cricket/go/thread/view/94046/29218057/sl-vs-pak---3rd-test-pallekele?post_id=521809249#521809249they did (a bit) 270 in 70 overs very tough in test cricket tho against economical spinners. would have gone for it if they were losing or drawing the series i believe. At 1-0 up and having not won a series since murali retired they just wanted the eThu, 12 Jul 2012 14:34:06 -0500SL did not try to win. Were it dodgy intentions or poor play?https://community.betfair.com/cricket/go/thread/view/94046/29218057/sl-vs-pak---3rd-test-pallekele?post_id=521805833#521805833SL did not try to win. Were it dodgy intentions or poor play?Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:59:32 -0500I'd like something like 1 legside ball per over allowed. Anymore gets called a wide same as ODIs. The good spinners will still be able to pitch em legside and turn em so they hit the batsman and arent wided but could still add 5-10 runs to a chasinghttps://community.betfair.com/cricket/go/thread/view/94046/29218057/sl-vs-pak---3rd-test-pallekele?post_id=521802275#521802275I'd like something like 1 legside ball per over allowed. Anymore gets called a wide same as ODIs. The good spinners will still be able to pitch em legside and turn em so they hit the batsman and arent wided but could still add 5-10 runs to a chasingThu, 12 Jul 2012 11:07:26 -0500wont solve the whole issue of sides backing off from a chase but maybe tests should in future be played out in full, meaning no early finish. Might lead to some dull finishes but for me crowd deserve full days cricket and dont see why players shouldhttps://community.betfair.com/cricket/go/thread/view/94046/29218057/sl-vs-pak---3rd-test-pallekele?post_id=521795105#521795105wont solve the whole issue of sides backing off from a chase but maybe tests should in future be played out in full, meaning no early finish. Might lead to some dull finishes but for me crowd deserve full days cricket and dont see why players shouldThu, 12 Jul 2012 07:47:23 -0500agree they should have sent Parera or Kula in above Samaraweera and seen what happens. very very little to lose and if he scores 20 off 25 balls it can put a different complexion on the chase.https://community.betfair.com/cricket/go/thread/view/94046/29218057/sl-vs-pak---3rd-test-pallekele?post_id=521793819#521793819agree they should have sent Parera or Kula in above Samaraweera and seen what happens. very very little to lose and if he scores 20 off 25 balls it can put a different complexion on the chase.Thu, 12 Jul 2012 07:01:32 -0500Lix , its not a tough ask if u knew they had the chance before tea . Once chandimal was gone , they didnt feel like playing .https://community.betfair.com/cricket/go/thread/view/94046/29218057/sl-vs-pak---3rd-test-pallekele?post_id=521793711#521793711Lix , its not a tough ask if u knew they had the chance before tea . Once chandimal was gone , they didnt feel like playing .Thu, 12 Jul 2012 06:57:39 -0500