The Ashes 2023

[ToffeeTim]

The game isn't over yet, but the bowling after tea needs to be better. It's so far been another example of the England bowlers getting Australia 5 down and running out of steam rather than being ruthless.

If England don't get a wicket in the half hour after tea, the game is over.

 

[neil999]

Kevin will be calling for stokes and baz heads after this lol

 

[ToffeeTim]

Kevin will be calling for stokes and baz heads after this lol

This is a game England shouldn't lose

If they do lose, it's because of their own mistakes and poor tactics, not because Australia have been the better side.

 

[ToffeeTim]

This needs a Stokes or a Broad spell.

 

[Kev The Rat]

Enjoying the turgid Aussies @Kev The Rat ?
Like watching.paint dry

Its not great, but would I prefer to see us dig in and win ?

Yes.

 

[Kev The Rat]

Australia are hard as nails when its required. Its why they are the best team in the world, I do not know if we have the same conviction/self belief.

I thank you.

 

[ToffeeTim]

I thank you.

England have played good cricket during this match, I'd say they've been the better side overall

But you will always run the risk of losing when you make a day 1 declaration and have a wicket keeper who misses 4 chances on a flat pitch.

 

[neil999]

I thank you.

Well done mate,what did you parents say when you told them? Ma rat must be delighted!

 

[COYBL25]

Oh what a surprise

It’s like he’s switched from the relegation thread, to the Ashes.

He’s got some serious problems.

 

[neil999]

England have played good cricket during this match, I'd say they've been the better side overall

But you will always run the risk of losing when you make a day 1 declaration and have a wicket keeper who misses 4 chances on a flat pitch.

And a partly injured second choice spinner...

 

[cocklord]

Need another billy big bollocks bazball decision here.

Bring Bairstow on to bowl. And keep at the same time.

 

[ToffeeTim]

And a partly injured second choice spinner...

Yes, but that was another reason to bat more smart in the third innings. There were another 50 runs out there easily for England with application

But if they lose, the main reasons are poor wicketkeeping and a daft declaration.

 

[ETID]

Getting interesting now

 

[maccavennie]

Game back on!

 

[ToffeeTim]

Game on