The Ashes

[Mich the Tester]

Well normally in Ashes test matches I support the Englanders but I have to say as an Indian that i was very shocked but the behaviour of the barmy army. They are in danger of bringing the game into disrepute.

Indeed. I once witnessed the behaviour of the Bhajee Army at a cricket match in India. Lovely chaps, even took the trouble of chucking some empty drinks bottles to their own players in case they needed containers for water.

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Blowers just opined that it's probably better to get all out today and have a crack at the Aussies in the damp today, rather than wait for the good batting weather that is supposed to be with us tomorrow...

That is just wishfull thinking, they won't get much movement from the ball for the first 20 odd overs anyway and the conditions were not that bad for batting this morning when they decided to bat first.

102 all out

[Jet Setter]

Aussies still have to bat yet. I'll be only be truly pleased when we've passed England with only a couple down.

Happy for Sids though. Good Victorian. I was questioning his place too. If they bowl well in the second dig might be hard to squeeze Lee in.

[FiveTimes]

Harmy gets the 1st wicket
14-1

[Jet Setter]

Looks like interesting batting conditions. Harmy's causing some problems. Wonder if Anderson will have any residual hammy soreness from his batting.

[Jet Setter]

Punter seems to be on song. Six off Onions' first nut followed by a four. Poetry.

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Punter seems to be on song. Six off Onions' first nut followed by a four. Poetry.

Had a few swipes but he looks like a man on a mission out there.

At this rate England might find themselves 100 odd down by the end of play on the first day.

[Jet Setter]

Which would allow me to finally crack a smile.

[Jet Setter]

50 up for Punter