PLANET3,

You dare to suggest that living vicariously puts on weight?

I bet you don't put a used KFC dinner box on your head to celebrate either.

General comment
Men's cricket is about dollars. Marketing. Entrepreneurs. Men made into celebrities. Products for sale. The pity is that the same show is constantly replayed, or at least it always seems that way.

The Goodies could have improved cricket if only..

But then for enjoyment of the game as it used to be and for men cannot be the same again, you can't go past the women cricketers,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zWJmEf2i0o

http://www.theage.com.au/comment/womens-cricket-needs-a-place-to-call-home-20131214-2ze77.html

That depressingly boring game of round ball with its theatrical male divas and 'divers' is another sport that is greatly refreshed by women. Not arguing for women, just saying that sport that is primarily about cash$$ loses a lot. Credit where credit is due to the women's games though. I hope they get some sponsorship and time on The Box, but never end up as products like the men's games.

PLANET3 lets face it, we are not mates.
See I get bored with the drug scene and its would be Intelligentsia.
My arms are not as long as yours and I could never pat myself on the back as much as you.
In any case have a great Christmas and hope you get what ever it is that keeps you so self assured ,even if wrong as a present.
Sports fans its hot! the Poms are fighting and within reach of smacking us.
Just love it!

o sung wo!
How did I miss your post?
Great to see you here Mate.

Hello BELLY my Friend...

With Cricket, we are of the same accord ! A brilliant game for spectators and players alike, whether Aussies or Poms, it's all the same, we're all on the same page with Cricket, eh BELLY ! Good to speak with you once more.

Cheers...Sung wu

Well our team sweated and thought of a loss.
England found a new and quite brilliant all rounder and made its first ton but we won!
Not sure channel nine and an ex Australian Captain should have entered the dressing room mid celebrations.
Never a wise thing in almost any sport post such an important will.
Roll on the Boxing day test and Melbourne,
And a merry Christmas to those who make us laugh the Barmy Army

I too sweated out those last two hours.
Defeat for us was a real possibility.
Just imagine the Barmy Army and English press if that took place.
Our tour of England gave warning we had started our climb back.
Yesterday and briefly the day before England warned us.
An emerging great all rounder and too a great bowler in the making showed true grit.
Next two tests will test both sides.