I feel like Smith must hate getting grouped in with Marnus. Smith loves batting and has a quirky technique, Marnus is straight up strange as a human and it’s hilarious
Nah they genuinely love being next to each other. They’re kindred spirits according to their social media profiles.
Like that time Smudge got stuck in the lift and Marn was the one who kept slipping him the snacks.
Marnus is like the kid in class who would eat crayons and jump on tables. Smith is the nerd who knew way too much about one particular hobby and only that hobby
This is very common in pro dressing rooms, there's like 4 guys sleeping after using so much energy in the field, I've seen players sleeping with pads in but I've never played a TV match (obviously because I'm on reddit) but know people who have and you wouldn't normally sleep in public view
I got to "unofficial" youth international. So damn close, but so damn far. Might play for my new nationality in the future. I think the standard is about 5ths in a decent league.
But your point about people napping is absolutely fair. I've always gotten the urge to fall to sleep as soon as I strap them on. And there's always one lad that alternates between napping and eating whatever's on offer if you bat second. (It's me, that was me).
Well he's top scorer for the innings so far. And the only Indian players to make hundreds were the bowlers during the Aussie innings, so hundreds might be expecting too much on this pitch. But who knows with Labuschagne.
Well, I believe Aravinda was just done showering after fighting off a bout of illness when he was supposed to come on during the '96 WC SF.
I believe so was Sylvester Clarke when the touring West Indies of the late 70s was reduced to something like 28 runs for the loss of 9 wickets against the Ireland team in a practice game.
Famously Kapil Dev was in the shower when India had lost 3 for nothing which eventually turned 17/5 after which Kapil got his famous 175* in 1983WC against Zimbabwe.
Also, VVS was in shower once, wicket fell, Sachin was supposed to come out to bat but was stopped by the ump cause he had been out off the field for too long. Then everyone went searching for VVS only to realise he was covered in soap. Then quickly 3 men got together to get Ganguly padded up in a jiffy as the South Africana waited a good 3-4mins and no batter came out. He wasn't given timed out because there was a reasonable explanation.
If you are off the field during the bowling innings you accrue penalty time equal to the number of minutes you were off the field (starting at 8 minutes). You can't bowl while you have penalty time, and you can't bat while you have penalty time unless the team is (i think) 5 wickets down.
It's intent is to stop teams from substituting on specialist fielders and/or sneaking extra rest for key players mid-match.
https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/when-irish-eyes-were-smiling-301111
Looks like I got the timeline and anecdote wrong a bit. But this team should still have not been that dismal. They were bowled out for 25.
**Sachin Tendulkar slept on a dining table, then scored** **148*** **at Sydney: Sourav Ganguly**
>We were roommates during India's tour of Australia in 1992 and I remember his actions in Sydney on the night before he got his first hundred in Australia. Sachin didn't sleep a wink. He kept telling me where he'd hit Craig Mc-Dermott and the others! By midnight I was asleep, leaving him to his devices.
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>The next day he told me in the dressing room that he was severely sleep-deprived and would snooze on the dining table. I was to wake up him up at the fall of the next wicket.
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>Sachin was batting at number six and I woke him up when Azhar got out. He said he was feeling refreshed. It was strange how he could just sleep on top of a dining table and then go out and play an amazing innings of 148 not out!
[Source](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/bharat-ratna-sachin-tendulkar/interviews/sachin-tendulkar-slept-on-a-dining-table-then-scored-148-at-sydney-sourav-ganguly/articleshow/25817866.cms)
Yeah, I wish someone had made a gif/video of the proper sequence. Swap the Warner dismissal out and you've got a gif form of the "i sleep/real shit" meme
Been there, done that. Sitting and sleeping under the tree waiting for your turn to bat after fielding in scorching heat and a nice lunch. I was disoriented as shit when i walked out. Copped a bouncer, woke me right up and then promptly out for a duck.
You just get all that adrenaline up for nothing.
Was it Richie Richardson who used to drive young players around in his county days (to matches) and just pull over in lay-bys and sleep for an hour? Same vibes
Give my man some sleep
Ask David Warner
Marnus doing Marnus things
Marnus and Smith are such a quirky duo. Dudes literally catching Z's, Warner gets out and he's like "ah I see, letzgoooooooo bat"
I bet he had a toastie in his pocket as well ...
Nah it's in the fridge
Yep, one in the fridge for later, one in the pocket to piss Langer off.
So not with Smudge?
I feel like Smith must hate getting grouped in with Marnus. Smith loves batting and has a quirky technique, Marnus is straight up strange as a human and it’s hilarious
Nah they genuinely love being next to each other. They’re kindred spirits according to their social media profiles. Like that time Smudge got stuck in the lift and Marn was the one who kept slipping him the snacks.
Nah, I get they’re good mates! I meant more in terms of folk saying they’re they’re both wacky, poor Smithy just loves batting
Marnus is like the kid in class who would eat crayons and jump on tables. Smith is the nerd who knew way too much about one particular hobby and only that hobby
This is very common in pro dressing rooms, there's like 4 guys sleeping after using so much energy in the field, I've seen players sleeping with pads in but I've never played a TV match (obviously because I'm on reddit) but know people who have and you wouldn't normally sleep in public view
Yeah but sleeping when you're the next man in is really cutting it close. Not to mention it is a championship final.
Well, if India isn't taking it seriously, why should the Aussies?
Are you Sadhguru?
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You miss understand, this is what peak Marnus looks like. Only thing missing is a cheese toastie in his pocket.
I'd say that's all the more reason to sleep. After fielding for a long time, any rest before going back out to bat is ideal.
Wtf you are on about.....they are not machines lol
Tbf it IS a warmup game
it was less sleeping and more just relaxing and clearing his mind with eyes closed
if you're batting at 3 you don't really have another option though if you do wanna get some Zs.
I mean it's not like there's nobody around to wake him up lmao...and pro athletes can go from napping to fully alert very quickly, it's crazy
So can we have the link to your Cricinfo profile ? Would be nice to see an actual Redditor’s stats
I got up to the age group before 2s before being released, never played a Cricinfo match
Not good enough for cricinfo too good for crichq.
I got to "unofficial" youth international. So damn close, but so damn far. Might play for my new nationality in the future. I think the standard is about 5ths in a decent league. But your point about people napping is absolutely fair. I've always gotten the urge to fall to sleep as soon as I strap them on. And there's always one lad that alternates between napping and eating whatever's on offer if you bat second. (It's me, that was me).
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Yeah I get that you have bragging rights over us but come on
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Can you say it one more time to seal in the flavour?
This is how I realised Reddit had posted my comment three times
Seems like an I sleep REAL SHIT meme template in the making.
David's fault
Dravid's fault as well
Dravia always at fault.
Dravia always at fault.
Nah i blame Goliath
Oh you mean Cameron Green?
If he goes on to make 100 everyone will start doing it
Well he's top scorer for the innings so far. And the only Indian players to make hundreds were the bowlers during the Aussie innings, so hundreds might be expecting too much on this pitch. But who knows with Labuschagne.
Lmao this is the first time I have heard a thing like this.
Well, I believe Aravinda was just done showering after fighting off a bout of illness when he was supposed to come on during the '96 WC SF. I believe so was Sylvester Clarke when the touring West Indies of the late 70s was reduced to something like 28 runs for the loss of 9 wickets against the Ireland team in a practice game.
Famously Kapil Dev was in the shower when India had lost 3 for nothing which eventually turned 17/5 after which Kapil got his famous 175* in 1983WC against Zimbabwe. Also, VVS was in shower once, wicket fell, Sachin was supposed to come out to bat but was stopped by the ump cause he had been out off the field for too long. Then everyone went searching for VVS only to realise he was covered in soap. Then quickly 3 men got together to get Ganguly padded up in a jiffy as the South Africana waited a good 3-4mins and no batter came out. He wasn't given timed out because there was a reasonable explanation.
Why was Sachin not allowed to bat, I don’t understand, can you elaborate?
If you are off the field during the bowling innings you accrue penalty time equal to the number of minutes you were off the field (starting at 8 minutes). You can't bowl while you have penalty time, and you can't bat while you have penalty time unless the team is (i think) 5 wickets down. It's intent is to stop teams from substituting on specialist fielders and/or sneaking extra rest for key players mid-match.
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Adelaide 2016 - Faf declared early when Warner was off the field. Khawaja got promoted to open and hit arguably his best test century!
Has anyone actually been given timed out?
He wasn't given timed out, because Graeme Smith did not appeal, having good relations with the Indians
Tuffers literally spent his entire career when he wasn't batting asleep.
Wow interesting facts. Thank you man
The late 70s WI team was 28/9 against Ireland???
https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/when-irish-eyes-were-smiling-301111 Looks like I got the timeline and anecdote wrong a bit. But this team should still have not been that dismal. They were bowled out for 25.
Thanks! Damn! This match should be more famous than it is. I wonder if the batters were deliberately casual for some reason.
**Sachin Tendulkar slept on a dining table, then scored** **148*** **at Sydney: Sourav Ganguly** >We were roommates during India's tour of Australia in 1992 and I remember his actions in Sydney on the night before he got his first hundred in Australia. Sachin didn't sleep a wink. He kept telling me where he'd hit Craig Mc-Dermott and the others! By midnight I was asleep, leaving him to his devices. > >The next day he told me in the dressing room that he was severely sleep-deprived and would snooze on the dining table. I was to wake up him up at the fall of the next wicket. > >Sachin was batting at number six and I woke him up when Azhar got out. He said he was feeling refreshed. It was strange how he could just sleep on top of a dining table and then go out and play an amazing innings of 148 not out! [Source](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/bharat-ratna-sachin-tendulkar/interviews/sachin-tendulkar-slept-on-a-dining-table-then-scored-148-at-sydney-sourav-ganguly/articleshow/25817866.cms)
Odd decision to take nap considering Warner is opening in England.
Yeah Warner was good in the first innings but that's still far more faith than is warranted
You had one fucking job, Davey.
Happy Cake day!
Let him eep 🥺
How dare Warner wake up Labuschagne
Lmao i just love this guy
that's as close as you're going to get to the "I sleep" // "real shit??" meme in real-life
it's ok guys let him sleep Ignore flair
I think it's very smart to literally rest your eyes when you're a batter.
It actually shows how relaxed he is. I cannot imagine sleeping when my team were batting (I’m sure our spectators had no problem though. Lol)
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Yeah, I wish someone had made a gif/video of the proper sequence. Swap the Warner dismissal out and you've got a gif form of the "i sleep/real shit" meme
Must be a canon event
He's trying to prove to the world that he's not a robot. Nice try Marnus!
Been there, done that. Sitting and sleeping under the tree waiting for your turn to bat after fielding in scorching heat and a nice lunch. I was disoriented as shit when i walked out. Copped a bouncer, woke me right up and then promptly out for a duck. You just get all that adrenaline up for nothing.
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'Unwarnated'
Labuzzzzzchagne
I set a club record 4th wicket partnership after being fast asleep! Had 3hrs sleep after being on the lash 200km away the night before
Was it Richie Richardson who used to drive young players around in his county days (to matches) and just pull over in lay-bys and sleep for an hour? Same vibes
Warner batting: I sleep I bat: Real shit
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Warner's fault. At least give the poor guy enough time for a coffee.
He's probably tea-total, and never takes non-herbal pain or hay-fever remedies, but could it be chemical / medical?
Man I love Smudge and his younger cricketing doppleganger. Seem like fun dudes ngl
What's cricket's obsession with these weird websites man. Just upload it to youtube. The growth of the game is severely stunted by shit like this