The Ashes

[Moscow Mule]

Ponting will nail this wicket, as will Clarke and Hussey.

2 of these 3 will get tons.

Punter 10
Clarke 9
Hussey 81*

Openers didn't do much better. Looking forward to the highlights.

I'd be worried about my £90 if I were you.

[TykeMerc]

I'm not sure I really appreciate the TV review umpiring.

Yes there have been duff decisions in the past; which considering the pace of the game isn't a big shock; some have arguably changed the result of Tests, but when a decision is changed after 5 mins debate in an umpires box it feels a bit naff.

[Coalman]

Thats a better performance from England.

Soupy - unlike yourself I cannot layabout listening to the Ashes all night - family and work.

I made my prediction - 2-1 to England and I'm sticking to it.

Englands bowlers are getting warmed up now and acclimatising to the conditions. Swann may only get another 2-3 wickets in this match but later tests will be interesting.

[Moscow Mule]

I'm not sure I really appreciate the TV review umpiring.

Yes there have been duff decisions in the past; which considering the pace of the game isn't a big shock; some have arguably changed the result of Tests, but when a decision is changed after 5 mins debate in an umpires box it feels a bit naff.

That's why they only get three per innings. I'm broadly in favour of it.

[DS23]

I'll reserve judgement until both sides have batted on the wicket. There's a long way to go.

whs

560 I predict.

At least I make my opinion known.

keep 'em coming. makes you look like a cock.

[Alf W]

560 I predict.

At least I make my opinion known.

Ponting will nail this wicket, as will Clarke and Hussey.

2 of these 3 will get tens.

You can get to them after Katich & Watson.

THis is going to be a humping tonight.

FTFY

[TykeMerc]

15 wickets in 2 days, none too shoddy when the pitch seems to be decent (from what the commentators have said) and the ball isn't swinging like a boomerang, bit of a shame they had to stop early yesterday though.

Maybe it's just pessimism, but home side advantage aside, I think the Aussies seem to be playing better than the English so far.

[Gonzo]

That's why they only get three per innings. I'm broadly in favour of it.

Me to. There aren't usually a high number of bad decisions but when one happens it can completely change the shape of the game.

We could have done with that last wicket though.

[DS23]

it'll come

[Gonzo]

it'll come

Yes, but sooner would be better.