International Cricket

[Big C]

12 minutes ago, B1ackbird said:

Why are all the commentators Australian?

Don't forget the South African and the Irishman 

[ralphindevon]

We're loving Root's reverse scoops for 6 but if he got out to one we'd be cursing. 

It's a real difficult fine line that we won't always get right 

[1960maaan]

2 very good Batsmen out to wild shots, Stokes and Ali should be filling their boots on this pitch. 
Bairstow and Root have scored at a rate and attacked without being reckless .  
 

[ralphindevon]

Going from memory this is already a higher first innings score than all but one test in the last Ashes series here. 

[Super]

Moeen has always been pretty braindead in fairness when it comes to batting

[ralphindevon]

Well it looks a par 390-410 wicket but thats before both teams have batted. 

Aussies will have to bat last. Another cracking test by the looks of it 

[Super]

400 min we are gonna be short

[Globe Trotter]

I’m going to contradict myself here and say that we shouldn’t judge the pitch until both teams have batted, but whatever we get here feels short. Feels like a 450 pitch. 

Aus will bat much more traditionally and the lack of real pace in our bowling attack worries me, they can just wear us down. Lack of seam/swing movement so far, which is our strength. 

[Kid in the Riot]

3 minutes ago, Globe Trotter said:

I’m going to contradict myself here and say that we shouldn’t judge the pitch until both teams have batted, but whatever we get here feels short. Feels like a 450 pitch. 

Aus will bat much more traditionally and the lack of real pace in our bowling attack worries me, they can just wear us down. Lack of seam/swing movement so far, which is our strength. 

And lack of a world class spinner like Lyon.

Could see Smith batting all day on this. 

[Red Army 75]

[Super]

That's a brilliant ton.

[Midlands Robin]

Quality knock. 

 

[phantom]

Down be so downbeat everyone, this will turn out to be a cracking score. 

We'll go through the Aussies and be in the lead after the first innings 

[Northern Red]

I do think it's one where you really can't judge it until both teams have had a go. The odd ball is misbehaving already, and Australia won't want to be chasing too many batting last on it.

[ralphindevon]

We cant have had many better 1st day of an Ashes series than this.

 

[Northern Red]

Declaration

[Big C]

28 minutes ago, Super said:

400 min we are gonna be short

yep

[glynriley]

Never saw a deceleration coming. Balls of steel. 

[Welcome To The Jungle]

Declaration. I love this game. Test is best

[phantom]

Just now, Northern Red said:

Declaration

Great attacking move 

[Northern Red]

Just now, phantom said:

Great attacking move 

You get the feeling he'd have done it even if we had 50 runs fewer.

[phantom]

Just now, Northern Red said:

You get the feeling he'd have done it even if we had 50 runs fewer.

Yeah, 25 minutes tonight could be interesting 

[Red Army 75]

Love it if Broad got Warner tonight 

[Lrrr]

That's a massive psychological statement as well, less than 400 is enough, interesting though as Root/Robinson probably could have got another 40-50 this evening.

[Super]

They do say declare when the opening batsmen are least expecting it 

[tin]

Bold declaration and I can’t help but think it will back fire. That said “Got your sandpaper, Warner?” A pissed up Eric Hollies Stand will be right on his back now!

[1960maaan]

I think we should have got at least 100 more, but the Aussies have started on the back foot and been defensive.
Get into them now and nick one or two out and I'll be a lot haooier.

[Midlands Robin]

Midlands weather forecast says there could be showers on Sunday..

[And Its Smith]

If we get a wicket it’s a good decision!

[Super]

Warner desperate to get to the other end!