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267-4 and Stokes is still in. You weren’t far out at all! I still think England need to get a good lead to counteract the disadvantage of probably not having a bowler of Anderson’s quality for the second innings and batting last, which is usually tough.Quote:
Originally Posted by noel
Archer is not fit neither is Wood.
400+ should be a fair total.
I mid order and tail needs to dig in big time and bat long and frustrat the Aussie bowlers.
Cracking start to the series so far. Really enjoyed listening to TMS on my way home from the East Midlands this afternoon
I read a stat this morning that said only two test teams have lost at Edgbaston after a first innings lead.
Aussies and Pakistan.
England have a 50 lead.
Will Jimmy bat?
Jimmy did sort of.
Lead of 90👍
All to play for. Smith’s wicket, as ever, key
Looks as if all that, boring, incessant booing of Steve Smith by those half-witted England supporters did the trick then!
Rain 👍
From having Australia at 122 for 8 on the first day to hoping for rain on the fifth day. What a shambles.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stagger
Aye. That's English Cricket 😲Quote:
Originally Posted by Llani Boy
What a testament to the brilliance of Steve Smith.Quote:
Originally Posted by Llani Boy
And a lying cheat.👎Quote:
Originally Posted by noel
Oh well, 1-0 Down after a match on a ground we usually win.
At least we can't lose the Ashes because we don't have them.
Will we win a match is the question???
Roll on start of play tomorrow; I love test match cricket
It's a worry DT, can't see anything other than the Aussies retaining the ashes.
Headinley and Old Trafford will be good atmospheres.
Oval is generally better than lords.
We’ll struggle but let’s see. Shame we have to wait till virtually the end of the summer before the main event starts
RL challenge cup
Grand Final
Open
Ashes
Is there anymore?
RL = Ralph Lauren? What’s that then? Yachting?
THE Rugby World CupQuote:
Originally Posted by Stagger
UK fell relays.Quote:
Originally Posted by Derby Tup
Matlock Bath ‘luminations
AKA Tattoo and Lard FestQuote:
Originally Posted by Derby Tup
Looking like a draw.
Our new overseas player can sling em down at a fair rate.
Imagine facing him! Match drawn but a confidence booster for England perhaps. Roll on Headingley.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stagger
Who scores the ton? Root or Bairstow?Quote:
Originally Posted by Muddy Retriever
LabuschagneQuote:
Originally Posted by Stagger
Root is not looking very likely at the moment. Perhaps he needs to move back to his favoured number 4 slot. But then who bats at 3?Quote:
Originally Posted by Stagger
Brave innings from Labuschagne on Sunday. I’m really looking forward to the next match. An England victory would really turn the series around
Just got round to watching the highlights yesterday lunch. That ball Labuschagne took full on the grill was brutal. Superb spell of fast balling from Archer, though.
6 down for 50 runs.
Some of that team need axing and a return to their country team.
67 all out. Beyond abject.
My nephew and his Dad are at Headingley today. At least they'll get to see Jofra Archer bowl.
Ashes retained by Aussies with 2 tests to go.
The axe must fall, especially on the top order.
Give youth a chance. Or the top 5 English lads in the county averages.
One Barbadian does not a summer make!
Ha ha ha, but when only one of yer top 5 averages over 40 in test cricket that's a great concern.
Time to make changes.
The lads playing are great at one day, but this is an ashes test series that they have just lost.☹😪
Cannot believe what I’ve just seen. Ben Stokes has surpassed Botham at Headingley 81. Unbelievable.
But we can't handle customs clearance :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Muddy Retriever
It was great to watch and means I can go to Old Trafford on 4/9 and look forward to it :)
Unbelievable effort, with stokes at the for front.
Just hope this does not mask the poor performances by some of the top 5 batters.
The axe must fall.
Fantastic batting by Stokes. He must be doubly chuffed doing it against Australia, being a Kiwi!
Oh dear.
On the back foot again.
Moronic England supporters still booing Steven Smith. Jofrey Archer still a one trick pony.