Thanks for bringing out the new bat but theres no way Im gonna put the other one back in there.
The bowlers were getting very excited indeed as the pitch was really starting to crack up.
The Umpire replied to the batsman's query and said it's plainly clear there's two balls left in this over
Nudie McStreaker, an unorthodox spinner, has his middle stump knocked out by a well placed shot over square leg
"...and Ponting closely inspects the ring of infielders...and is surprised to find a short mid-wicket..."
Okay, I'm all for the game evolving..... and sure it was a great 6.....
..... but this time I think umpire Billy Bowden has taken his signalling too far !
The newest member of the touring English side was so excited playing his first Test match that he misheard his captain and moved to the "silly hard-on" position for the new ball!
