The Ashes

[TykeMerc]

England got out done by Johnson's movement in the air, not the movement off the pitch. Ball must have been hitting the pitch about 6 to 9 inches from where it was thrown at.

Exactly, so that's down to a bowler exploiting the available conditions to get the best from his skill in swing bowling. That's the whole point of the game.

[minestrone]

I'm like a child in a toy shop.

Just cannot wait for this next test.

[Doggy Styles]

Nor can I. The first time I followed a series down under live was 1982/83, when all four innings scores at the MCG were within about 10 runs of each other, and Eddie "The Pig" Hemmings scored 95 as night watchman at the SCG.

Sad as it sounds, I actually sat in my lounge scoring that first session of Hemmings' innings, but using the Bill Frindal method which is much better than the traditional.

[Gonzo]

Well, I'm enjoying it so far.

That second referral was a bit of a waste though, in all likelihood that was going to be too high to be lbw.

[Moscow Mule]

Loving this in the morning session. Awesome...

[Gonzo]

Today's question for the Australian public to answer -

Can Australia still win this test match?

The Australian public say

Yes : 34%
No : 66%



We'll wait to see how they bowl I think, before drawing any conclusions.

[MarillionFan]

138-0 to England. Thought Australia started....

Oh! They did.

[Moscow Mule]

138-0 to England. Thought Australia started....

Oh! They did.

What awesome news to wake up to!

[Moscow Mule]

I think it's quite a shame that the crowd do not see fit to support their team when they are performing poorly.

Shows a certain lack of character, I feel.

[MarillionFan]

I'm like a child in a toy shop.

Just cannot wait for this next test.

Looks like someones stolen your lollipop.