2023: An Ashes series that should be a movie (Part 2)

[@souljazzfactory63]

No mention of Nathan Lyon's injury? Was a huge blow to Australia's bowling attack...

[@bomberwarren]

I thought it was a huge turning point.

[@ahmedkhizar5908]

If Lyon wouldn't have been injured Aus would have won at leeds

[@bigjigyeah]

This was a massive blow to Australia, significantly weakening the bowling attack

[@Sunny-sc5vq]

Yes it was. But that shouldn't be an excuse for a team like Australia for losing the series(let's be honest they would've lost the drawn match if rain hadn't interrupted) after being 2-0 up.

[@ahmedkhizar5908]

@@Sunny-sc5vq agreed but have a bowler like Lyon taken out of such a sorted attack has its downside remember the Aussie test side that ur talking about especially away relies a lot on Lyon their pace attack gets neutralized in away conditions like on spin wkts in bgt but Lyon is their trump card that works both home and away I think one point was Steve smith's and Marnus form their dismissals always put aussies in trouble not to mention the wkts weren't quintessential English wkts bcz if they were bazball would've drowned on its own turf

[@thesmashingsizzler]

Best cricket content provider ever. Period. This ashes was one of the best test series on the modern era. Happy Retirement to Broady!

[@ahmedkhizar5908]

Yeah but this does not even come close to 2005 one best ashes to this day modern era can only dream to witness such though gabba might be close but Flintoff in its peak was iconic

[@thesmashingsizzler]

​@@ahmedkhizar5908 I did mention "one of the best". 2005 Ashes was the best indeed. Australia was on their peak but the quartet of Harmison, Jones, Hoggard, Freddie 😮

[@edgedandcaught]

Couldn't agree more

[@js2188]

was a great series. Shame about the ball replacement. At the lease the Carey stumping was actually the players involved, not an official doing their job poorly

[@thesmashingsizzler]

​@@js2188 True that. Otherwise the consequences 🙀

[@InfiniteBS-]

This guy makes test matches, which many call boring, sound so fun and eventful.

[@souvikdeb808]

Tbh 2023 Ashes was anything but boring.

[@georgedoty-williams2085]

Well yeah, 'cause it's quick, unlike Test matches

[@edgedandcaught]

I love test matches,it's a pity pyjama T20's attract more money and crowd but I'm a bit old school

[@georgedoty-williams2085]

@@edgedandcaught I would love it if all formats wore the white garments

[@asmaaziz2436]

This ashes was so dramatic in real life 😅

[@kartikbatchu8713]

Australia's journey this year has been nothing short of an inspiration. Pat Cummins and co have been so clinical. Love your content ❤️

[@dddlll1614]

100% agreed. Ashes rivalry deserves a movie and a TV series. There's one called Bodyline series. We need more like that. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇦🇺 Ashes will always be my favorite

[@ahogg5960]

That Bodyline TV series from 1984 was one that took the truth, facts and real events...and threw them in the trash. It was a disgrace.

[@shaunstelfox1718]

There was a 3 part series about the Ashes called Forged in Fire, and it was riveting viewing.

[@tomo225100]

Absolutely loving this little docu-series mate. Its so interesting to look back on this ashes series and realise it really was one of the greats. Every test match bar the 3rd test at Headingley could have gone either way with a little bit of luck or a missed chance taken by either side. I especially remember watching the 5th test match and being equally frustrated and enthralled by the ebbs and flows of the game. Forgetting the controversial ball change, Australia should have been in a far better position in that 4th innings chase if they had taken their chances in England's 1st innings, and really, having Head and Smith at the crease batting well, and only needing 120 runs with 6 wickets in hand, you'd expect Australia to get over the line. But wasn't to be...

[@tushyatrivedi7236]

Best cricket commentary channel ever.

[@SamareDoTelke]

i like him too

[@maacpiash]

Oh, I've been waiting for this since I finished part 1. Amazing content, as always!

[@cowwith4ws656]

same

[@harshitdancecompany7431]

I am an Indian but i have always loved Australian cricket ❤❤i am not a traitor but i don't know why since i have started watching cricket i have loved the aussies playing❤❤

[@kushajkumar6313]

Same bro but people call me traitor 😭

[@prithvirajsrinivasan1077]

@@kushajkumar6313 As cricketing fans, you guys can support anyone you want. Screw them all

[@Adventuregutta2929]

Same bro

[@harshitdancecompany7431]

@@kushajkumar6313 see if you were a traitor you would being supporting every country except India even Pakistan but if you only support Australia over India then you are not a traitor as @prithvirajsrinivasan1007 said screw them all

[@harshitdancecompany7431]

@@prithvirajsrinivasan1077 absolutely right 👍🏻

[@stevenaveed7742]

I Followed every single game Of this australian team in 2023 And man what a journey it was ❤❤❤

[@bignosedgamerhd5477]

Great video as usual legend, The Lyon injury and fatigue got us in the end.

[@DeceasedDuck]

loving this series so far and cant wait for the final part. i remember sitting in my room at like 2 am watching that final day of the lords test and was that an entertaining final day. i remember i had the win predictor up during this time too and the way that swung back to australia was the happiest i felt in a while. the drama and suspense of that final day at lords will never be matched, nor will the drama of that ashes series. im sure that (while recency bias may play into this) this was one of the best ashes series we've had of all time. cant wait for the final cwc part as i am interested to see your take on some of the things that happened like maxwells 200, or zampas heroics with the ball

[@user-ch6tt1bi1o]

I agree

[@bailsoffcricket]

It's pretty ironic how England was complaning about the Bairstow wicket considering all of the similar things they've done 😂😂. This was such an interesting series, I'd gladly watch a movie on this

[@abdullahdaniyal114]

Now, I know where the comment came from. "'Nothing more satisfying than hearing a big crowd go silent" Pat Cummins. Australia was already prepared for such scenario.

[@AliceCastaldi]

Another great one!

[@Celtic-jr9cn]

I’m Scottish and a started watching cricket while in prison in 2006 the ashes series and I’ve never missed one after that. Before 2006 I always said cricket was shite but a love it now. It’s only Australia I watch tbh. Don’t like any other team and I can’t stand England in any sport. This is quality pal. You really are good at narrating these long videos ✌️

[@akshayganesh4144]

Wow I live in Glasgow, Scotland. Very rare to see some lad from Scotland watching and appreciating cricket. Would be glad to meet you one day

[@pyramidacid]

Love the video mate, love reliving this, very special series! Keep it up!

[@TheMordecai1985]

You have such a wonderful storytelling capability, I look forward to many more such videos. Keep up the fantastic work.

[@herculespietersen9704]

Outstanding content, thank you mate.

[@mohammadhaaris9852]

Great series. Waiting for part 3

[@aadityagautam2961]

Great job man. You almost made me relive this brilliant series. Always a pleasure to see you on my feed. 🇳🇵🇳🇵

[@criss_royy8933]

39:10 You Rightly Said about the glimpses 😂 but adding with you my thoughts about the high hopes on which withstanding is way more challenging and difficult to overcome fear of failure

[@THR4SHERR]

Amazing series! Just waiting for part 3

[@harishraghavans3381]

One thing I like here is , eventhough you are an Australian you are not biased! Just a true cricketing fan ❤❤

[@Alpha-oo8]

I’m glad you showed the footage of how hypocritical England’s winging about the bairstow dismissal. I’m still furious about how they still keep wining about it

[@lindsayburrows9272]

This is fantastic content for a cricket fan. Got a new subscriber here. Love it. keep up the good work

[@criss_royy8933]

Iam Eagerly Waiting for Part3, A Journey from Bottom of the Table to becoming champions, 6th Time on tne Trot🎉

[@Kahtilik]

starc and cummins here makes me happy 20:15

[@ArjunDev-fr5ls]

Amazing content brother keep it up. And a lots of love from India.

[@pbfamous07]

stokes trying to take higher moral ground. after king hitting someone. ok mate. loved the analysis very high class.

[@marshie20193]

King hitting someone then lying about what happened, you should read the court transcripts, he is a disgrace.

[@hellagood67]

Agreed. Pot, kettle.

[@bananabacongaming3856]

pat cummis is underarted and helped by this video

[@shubhankarpradhan2672]

Ahh finally Part 2.

[@vatsaldvora]

I was there at the Oval on Day 5. I’ll never forget what I witnessed that day

[@georgesunny1999]

Wonderful presentation,mate!👏👏👏 This and the first part too,can't wait for the final part!

[@Horseman42]

Absolutely fantastic work yet again! Cannot wait for the next episode in the Cummins saga

[@philhogan5623]

Great storytelling as usual, but I thought Nathan Lyon's injury was worth a mention.

[@tricksbyumer]

So Not gonna mention mo batting at 3? Also stokes texting mo 'ashes?'.. that was one the coolest shit happened in ashes in my opinion..

[@Flobastino241]

Digging the videos mate. Can’t wait for your final video in the “baptism by fire” saga

[@mrkipling2201]

For us, Australia getting Bairstow out like that at Lord's fired us up. The following 2 test matches showed that. The behaviour of the members in the long room towards the Australian players was disgusting though. You can't do that.

[@marchy00zero]

A batter getting out to a fair dismissal fires you up

[@mrkipling2201]

​@@marchy00zeroit was in the laws of the game, yes, but I guarantee that if England had claimed the same dismissal against an Australian batsman, the fall out would have been 10 times worse.

[@callofduty3807]

I still find it funny how Aus was, according to the crowd, cheating but was playing to the rules that England wrote and created 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Newhorizon1612]

Quieting the opposition crowd is cummins best timepass

[@HypocriticalYoutube1]

I think u mean Queting.

[@thetalentad]

​@@HypocriticalKZbin1if you're going to correct spelling at least get it right "quieting"

[@kushajkumar6313]

Chad Cummins 😂

[@EvilKicksMoney]

Days are boring without Ashe's ❤❤

[@pranaye.p6049]

Your videos are epic

[@murtazashabbir4587]

What a beautiful series this is! I love the intro that you give! The build up is amazing 👏

[@manan28680940]

Amazing videos, keep it up!

[@theaijaz290]

As a neutral fan .....this was the best test series I've ever watched in my life

[@ss-tc2rg]

excellent narration ....eagerly waiting for part 3...your channel provides some great cricket content...keep going...superb work

[@farrukhsam4161]

best video I have ever watched. Best criket video evr

[@bennuballbags2]

Man you are bloody awesome! Very good analysis

[@mossakhan5507]

Oh what a vid, lucky to have this mighty channel

[@johnscarce4557]

I still think Smith is a better captain on the field but nobody can deny it’s been one of the best ever years for Australian cricket. Another fantastic video, keep going!

[@ankitshrivastava908]

your content is fantastic

[@JamesSant1]

I agree that the Carey wicket should’ve been out Merv said it best when he called Piers a hypocrite & both the underarm ball & the Bairstow incident were out even Whitehead who’s a English man playing footy over here said it was out by his celebration

[@dheerajgondipalli8541]

yet another great video!! can't wait for next one!!!

[@musabmirza6722]

Incredible video, incredible channel. Keep it up

[@TimEdits72]

The ashes was crazy

[@arijitdutta2879]

bro your documentaries are one of the BEST if not THE BEST

[@gopireddy6139]

The biggest rivalry ever

[@TomAtkinson-gq2wx]

Captain Courageous Cummins

[@GoldenDuckNp]

How can you miss, 🐐 Nathan Lyon's injury? That was the turning point of the series.

[@justinming8152]

SOOOOO bloody good

[@mathewdeering]

Another great vid, mate. Doing the Lord's work.

[@p1xel.49]

you videos are amazing bro sendjng love from south africa

[@bus5683]

Smith and marnus cost the outright win throwing there wicket away in the 3rd test, not to mention losing Lyon. That ball change was an absolute joke

[@damnthingthesame]

What a beautiful video ❤

[@harisbarlas4955]

Excellent video. Love from Pakistan

[@akshayganesh4144]

Watching from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@thetechnocrat4979]

The Bairstow dismissal was not against ' the spirit of the game '. He shouldn't have been so absentminded.

[@NICKDEVILS420]

Totally agree. The wicket got rid of the ball as soon as it hit his hand. Bairstow was still in the crease, and he just walked out, ball hits stump and its out.

[@rajyavardhanaSingh-nt1gn]

Astonishingly Documented Voice is quite soothing as well 👍👍

[@nnr77]

Great review of a great series

[@TomAtkinson-gq2wx]

The Pome barstad walked down the wicket to have a go at the Bowler

[@rahulsinghdeo5982]

You are an exceptional story teller mate.

[@kieranbehan7563]

great stuff mate!

[@fossilmatic]

On paper 2023 looks like one of Australia’s most successful. The reality is that in every aspect of the game they now seem ordinary, if lucky, compared to other teams. They continue to win titles and continue to be liked by no one as much as they like themselves. They have added grizzling about criticism and the vagaries of the game to their identity. In almost all respects the world is now looking elsewhere for examples of how to play. 2023 will not be remembered for their success, but for the achievements and innovation of India and England both on the field and in growing the sport. The greatest team of the last twenty-five years was the Australian side that lost the Ashes in 2005, remembered for how they played the game. It really does matter more than just winning.

[@adam872]

That’s a mystifying analysis. Australia had one of the toughest programmes in history and won two titles in the end comfortably, as well as retaining their most prized trophy. It’s far from luck, especially when they adjusted their approach after a couple of losses. I think you’ll also find the whole world cheered when we beat India on their home deck in the final.

[@johnscarce4557]

Wish you had given a little more time to talk about Marsh’s run-a-ball century considering it was his comeback game to the test side in an away ashes for such a maligned player it was pretty remarkable. Regardless, loved the video.

[@DjDmt]

God the english carried on like pork chops during that whole series. great channel mate!

[@jamesvozar1]

great work man.

[@siddhantsharma9017]

Dude just release all 3 parts😂 together… been waiting for the videos

[@jimmyscricket3477]

Great vid.The one thing you did miss tho was Nathan Lyon's injury. Australia did not win a game in this series without him.

[@akankshitmishra7616]

Ben stokes saying he wouldn't wanted to win in that manner 😂😂😂😂😂 man you won the world cup in that manner only .

[@janardhanu5813]

Can you put about Temba Bavuma batting and captaincy

[@rcspoon1]

Garry's calf blow-out was the turning point, criminal to not mention it 😢

[@giteshkhatri_1925]

waiting for part 3!!!

[@coalfacechris1336]

With Lyon fit Aussies would have won undisputedly, as the English thrived on too much similarity in the pace attack except for Stark. Baz is just a sook, couldn't get one over the Aussies as a player, nor as a coach. Broad is a legend.

[@DayOneCricket]

Great video - however Lyons injury was also a big factor

[@nsh1772]

What a series this was

[@khurmiful]

Best series since 05

[@rudrajitbanerjee]

Hi mate @6ixandout Where's the third installment of this series? Been waiting for a while now. Need your coverage on the Aussies' WC win!

[@adam872]

That Ashes was probably the best in my lifetime, at least the equal of 2005

[@StuTheDon17]

Your commnetary on how the series unfolded was excellent. But i thoight it was worth putting more of an emphasis on how the Bazall strategy went pear shaped for England in that firsr Test. They should have batted on and made 500. The way Root was batting, they would have gone close to that score. That would have demoralised the Aussie side for that test and probably the series. Instead, the immaturity of that early declaration gave Australia a sniff, and we took it. It is all well and good being aggressive, but you have to be smart at the same time. That declaration was really dumb.

[@Snowbau5]

Had that ball not been changed, we would've won the Ashes.

[@cdn4767]

You never made any depth to the WTC? It’s really important.

[@reimu-ic6lz]

for the aussies its the ashes thats more important

[@cdn4767]

@@reimu-ic6lz WTC defined quite a legacy that they’ll hold for quite some time.

[@reimu-ic6lz]

@@cdn4767 that is true, but the rivalry between the two in the ashes is more important to people

[@Playerone1287]

So for Aussies Ashesh is the most important cricketing event, even more important than worldcups Weird

[@clarkclements7204]

For me, one of the biggest differences after the first two tests was the loss of Nathan Lyon. He is the king of breaking a partnership. As soon as Australia lost him, I was convinced it was all over.

[@AAAAAA-gj2di]

Both lyon are zampa are experts at mopping the tail.

[@mysteriouspainter198]

This year ashes was epic!

[@stilllmkp]

bolands got 6 at the flippin G

[@bradmenpes809]

Nathan Lyon getting injured meant that Australia didn't win the Ashes in England - imho, most probably 4-1. *As for this being a great Ashes series, I think both teams were so poor in their judgment and tactics that stumbling to a drawn series was the most fitting conclusion.* In the First Test at Edgbaston, inexplicable batting choices by the English players, a nonsensical declaration by Stokes, and the worst fields ever set in Test cricket by an Australian team, somehow ended up with an Australian win. Horrible behaviour by English fans over a brain-fade by Bairstow in the Lords Test marred every moment of the series afterwards. An Australian win, but it felt, sitting at home watching the spiteful behaviour and listening to the vitriolic words, that all fans of Test cricket had lost. The Third Test at Headingley demonstrated that without Lyon, Australia were in real trouble. The only redeeming feature of the entire series was Mitch Marsh's sublime 118 (118) but Australia still lost. Day 2 of the Fourth Test at Old Trafford saw the worst bowling and fielding display ever by an Australian team in test cricket history, allowing Zak Crawley, of all players, to make 189 (182). In the second session of this day, 98% of all balls bowled by Australia were pitched short. Such poor cricket by Australia was not duly punished by a mainly vapid and headless display by England. Both teams could've been beaten by any strong first class side from any country, although in this Ashes series, the game was drawn. The Fifth Test was an underwhelming affair where no batsman made a century and player of the match Woakes took only 7 wickets (Starc took 8). But England won the Test at The Oval, a ground that traditionally favours Australian teams because of the bounce. But not this Australian team. Cummins won the toss and decided to bowl, giving away that advantage immediately. There were so many horrible moments over the six weeks of this Ashes series, but the one I simply could not believe was when Ricky Ponting was pelted by debris while trying to give an end of day summary of play. Let's hope we never see another Ashes series like it. If England try to play Bazball in Australia, they will be annihilated. The 2005 Ashes series remains the pinnacle of Ashes contests (even though McGrath got injured).

[@Alpha-oo8]

Surprised you didn’t mention one huge moment in the series, namely the loss of Lyon

[@Tanishq79]

❤

[@drh4376]

Bro i love your vidoes but the injury to Lyon was a huge omission

[@Kingkong-sd2dt]

Bazball: it’s like losing but faster