The Ashes 2013 Thread

[toffeejack]

so what sort of lead do England need here, given the aussies are likely to bat day 4 at the lastest rather than coming in on the last day

i see this series going fairly similar to the last one. will seem even after the first innings of first test then all of a sudden england will knuckle down and blow them away. The batsmen really need a kick up the arse though, they've been very very poor this year - too many of them in the one-day team i think. cook and trott getting out playing shots they wouldn't have dreamed of playing 2 years ago.

i seriously think a lead of 150 is more than enough against this aus batting line-up. especially considering that ball that just spat out of the rough for agar.

england just need to bat all day tomorrow and it's game over imo

 

[Bilko]

makes a change to see Pieterson batting for the team and not trying reverse overhead sweeps aiming for six.

 

[Walken]

makes a change to see Pieterson batting for the team and not trying reverse overhead sweeps aiming for six.

I think that's harsh to be honest, I think he generally bats the situation, while plenty of others worry about their average and place in the team

 

[Walken]

Shame weve got the lovely tones of Mikey Holdings west indian voice, being ruined by Strauss

 

[toffeejack]

Shame weve got the lovely tones of Mikey Holdings west indian voice, being ruined by Strauss

haha i love it when he laughs. that slow gentle eh eh eh eh

i've always liked strauss though

 

[Walken]

haha i love it when he laughs. that slow gentle eh eh eh eh

i've always liked strauss though

haha a thing of beauty, always thought strauss was a very negative captain, but the partnership between him and Flower turned English cricket around. Havent enjoyed him as a commentator so far

 

[Walken]

Listening to Mikey with Strauss is like having Jimmy Cliff being forced to duet with cliff richard

 

[petebeard]

Big turnaround today. It looked over before it started at one point. The young man can be proud of how he fought back...yes I think Andrew Strauss has had a much better day than his woeful performance yesterday. Well done that man.


Be great when Warne is over for the second test.

 

[EvertruvianMan]

Gutted he didnt make the ton, still want him EPO tested though.

 

[Eggs]

i see this series going fairly similar to the last one. will seem even after the first innings of first test then all of a sudden england will knuckle down and blow them away. The batsmen really need a kick up the arse though, they've been very very poor this year - too many of them in the one-day team i think. cook and trott getting out playing shots they wouldn't have dreamed of playing 2 years ago.

i seriously think a lead of 150 is more than enough against this aus batting line-up. especially considering that ball that just spat out of the rough for agar.

england just need to bat all day tomorrow and it's game over imo

.......can't see 150 being enough, but bat all day tomorrow and we'll be 300 ahead and very much in the driving seat.

 

[evilwebby]

England need a big ton from someone. Trouble is they have a tendency to lose wickets in quick succession.

First session tomorrow is crucial. Need to put on at least 100 for no more than 2 wickets.

 

[carlos21]

England need a big ton from someone. Trouble is they have a tendency to lose wickets in quick succession.

First session tomorrow is crucial. Need to put on at least 100 for no more than 2 wickets.

I agree loads of sixes tomorrow.

 

[Elong]

That's his 3rd first class 50 in only his 10th match or something, he can certainly bat! Didn't expect that though, blew my predicitions right out of the water

 

[Bigmaclad]

That's his 3rd first class 50 in only his 10th match or something, he can certainly bat! Didn't expect that though, blew my predicitions right out of the water

*feels smug

 

[Elong]

*feels smug

I was right about the weak tail order though.

Tries to grab some small consolation*