England v Australia - THE ASHES

[toffeejack]

I think we can all remember the dust bowl at The Oval that Muralitharan wreaked havoc on.

to be honest, i can't. everytime we played him he wreaked havoc so hard to pin point one time.

 

[toffeejack]

sangakarra's last test today. think he could go on for at least another 5 years. what a fine fine player, possibly the greatest in the last decade or so - with ABDV up there alongside. very underrated i think.

 

[strummer]

Here we go again. I predict the aussies to be bowled out before tea and another 3 day game is in store.hope clark gets a duck

 

[jaspercabbage]

Here we go again. I predict the aussies to be bowled out before tea and another 3 day game is in store.hope clark gets a duck

I think that it won't be quite as easy as the last test. Agree about Clarke getting a duck though.

 

[strummer]

Good start by broad and wood but the aussie openers surviving so far.can they maintain this discipline

 

[strummer]

Here we go again. I predict the aussies to be bowled out before tea and another 3 day game is in store.hope clark gets a duck

82 for 0 at lunch. You see this is why I didn't quite make it in that career as a professional gambler. Fair play to the aussies though they've changed tactics completely here and have stopped the macho shot a ball suicidal stuff

 

[jaspercabbage]

82 for 0 at lunch. You see this is why I didn't quite make it in that career as a professional gambler. Fair play to the aussies though they've changed tactics completely here and have stopped the macho shot a ball suicidal stuff

Plus, with the Ashes already won, it's hard for England to play with the same level of intensity as the last couple of Tests.

 

[strummer]

Plus, with the Ashes already won, it's hard for England to play with the same level of intensity as the last couple of Tests.

Very true mate.its a real flat atmosphere in the ground as well

 

[The Equaliser]

Cook's decision to bowl first not paying off as the pitch is much better than predicted. Looks a nailed on draw already.

 

[strummer]

110 for 1.rogers goes for 43.a deserved wicket for wood

 

[ToffeeDoug]

I think we might see a 'normal' Test match here!

 

[The Equaliser]

Warner out for 85 to spin. Century was there for the taking.

 

[ToffeeDoug]

Clarke out, caught behind off the thinnest of thin edges. Good decision by the umpire.

 

[toffeejack]

Cook's decision to bowl first not paying off as the pitch is much better than predicted. Looks a nailed on draw already.

never. scoreboard pressure told at lords and we gifted 20 wickets on an absolute road.

 

[jaspercabbage]

never. scoreboard pressure told at lords and we gifted 20 wickets on an absolute road.

Absolutely. We've played at less than full capacity today, and with the series won I can't see us battling for our lives if the Aussies get a huge total.