The Ashes 2023

[steven]

Big ask of baristow and Ali up next

 

[Alan Whittle]

Batting like Hampshire here lids.

 

[ToffeeTim]

Stokes needed time in the middle. That declaration against Ireland was bizarre

Australia's tactics spot on here. Singles dont hurt and actually encourage the reckless shots. England are going to have to adapt and just take the 1s or this series won't be close

 

[Bruce Wayne]

You have to respect the approach given the results, but for 6 batsmen to have made starts and yet the highest score thus far is 61 is not going to be good enough. Breezy 30s won't win us matches as we need good runs to allow the bowlers some slack against a really strong batting lineup.

 

[Walken]

Kicker for Brook that, looked well set. You feel he will be a big player this series

 

[Walken]

Already the calls coming in for England to stop entertaining. I despair at some fans I really do

 

[steven]

This partnership swung the momentum back. Baristow looking great.

 

[DavidH]

Throw a sickie.
Fingers down the throat during the night.
Up in the morning, sorry baby, feel rough, you go and enjoy yourself, don't let me being a bit sick ruin your plans. Bye hun, love you.

More chance of me winning the euros later than that happening. I keep making loud "ooohhh" "get in" "great strike" noises so subconsciously she thinks I'm far more interested than I am. I've got no chance mate.

 

[ste d' indica]

Great opening day this, ebb and flow, solid followed by drama, changes in ascendancy. Just what you want.

 

[neil999]

You have to respect the approach given the results, but for 6 batsmen to have made starts and yet the highest score thus far is 61 is not going to be good enough.

Stokes was the only big bad shot really...

 

[Wizard]

Well played Jonny. Lots of pressure on him and he’s responded well so far

 

[Moomin]

I've been critical about Bairstow over the years but he has been superb today and just before he got injured.

 

[The binman chronicles]

Already the calls coming in for England to stop entertaining. I despair at some fans I really do

It appears to work and obviously is better to watch but it's not really test cricket to me.

 

[Connor]

Poor

 

[chrismpw]

This total isn't going be enough fir Edgbaston in this weather. Let's hope it clouds over when the Aussies bat. Looking at the weather it was a good toss to win.