MickeyD
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England 298-2
(Cook 129*, Pietersen 75*)
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(Cook 129*, Pietersen 75*)
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THE ASHES THREAD - AUS v ENG
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MickeyD
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Check to see if this is working?BBC radio 5 is chucking me out.
Anyone have a link to live radio for coverage?
http://www.abc.net.au/sport/cricket/ashes/webcam_radio.htm?layout=popup
...aTrueASL
Senior Member
I'm trying my best not to get carried away but, I'm pleased as punch with the proceedings so far.
...aTrueASL
Senior Member
Pietersen 210*
I watched the first hour of play and fell asleep. But, to wake up to see that KP has his double ton was wonderful. Come on boys!!!
I just hope that England don't bat too long. We need to declare soon as we can't throw this advantage away.
really well done to England. It will be difficult for Australia to win from here.
The Aussies must be praying for Rain. what's the weather forcast for the next two days?
If I was Strauss, I would declare overnight and put the aussies in to bat. 2 days to bowl them out and they can chase what ever they get set on the last day.
The Aussies must be praying for Rain. what's the weather forcast for the next two days?
If I was Strauss, I would declare overnight and put the aussies in to bat. 2 days to bowl them out and they can chase what ever they get set on the last day.
There is some rain predicted, not sure how much. I would bat for half an hour tomorrow morning , tell kp and co to go for it. I just prefer giving the openers only 10 minutes to prepare instead of a whole night.
Yeah good point, though the wicket might have some juice in it after the rain, might want to exploit it before the sun bakes it out. the declaration will depend on the weather conditions i reckon.
killadoob
Honorary Master
Declare and get in there england!!!!!!!!!
There is absolutely no point in coming out to bat again unless they are worried about losing. Go for the kill!!!!!!!!!! I think batting first or declaring will be the same. Either way the openers know they have a mighty task ahead of them. I think whether england bat or not the openers will be prepared. The aussies know what is coming and that they have a slim chance of drawing here.
I cannot see an aussie team blocking for 2 days
There is absolutely no point in coming out to bat again unless they are worried about losing. Go for the kill!!!!!!!!!! I think batting first or declaring will be the same. Either way the openers know they have a mighty task ahead of them. I think whether england bat or not the openers will be prepared. The aussies know what is coming and that they have a slim chance of drawing here.
I cannot see an aussie team blocking for 2 days
...aTrueASL
Senior Member
If England don't declare over night then I hope they do it 30 to 40 minutes before lunch.
What a game for the Poms! They have owned Australia since the second innings at the Gabba.
On a track that is supposed to be full of runs, they were skittled out for 245.
The English batting has been superb. I really am enjoying this and agree that they need to declare early to get after the Aussies, especially as there is rain predicted in the next 2 days.
On a track that is supposed to be full of runs, they were skittled out for 245.
The English batting has been superb. I really am enjoying this and agree that they need to declare early to get after the Aussies, especially as there is rain predicted in the next 2 days.
On a different note, my CricInfo Fantasy Team for the Ashes has risen to number 14 in the overall team standings!
Thanks be to Pietersen, Cook, Trott and Hussey for that. And I almost switched my trump player from Pietersen to Cook. Glad I didn't.
Thanks be to Pietersen, Cook, Trott and Hussey for that. And I almost switched my trump player from Pietersen to Cook. Glad I didn't.
killadoob
Honorary Master
Last ten overs 8.3 an over
...aTrueASL
Senior Member
killadoob
Honorary Master
It amazes me they came out and batted again, Wasted many many overs that could have yielded wickets.
Why build the lead? What was the thinking? 300 run lead, 2 days to bowl and bat if needed why go out and slam the ball around? Silly silly england chops.
Why build the lead? What was the thinking? 300 run lead, 2 days to bowl and bat if needed why go out and slam the ball around? Silly silly england chops
.SinghDude
Chief Sports Analyst
It will be a travesty if the weather Gods dont like the POMs,
First FIFA screwed them and now they could be hampered by the rain and bad light
First FIFA screwed them and now they could be hampered by the rain and bad light
I enjoyed every minute of that!
I really don't like the English, I find their arrogance to be very irritating.
/ does rain dance.
...aTrueASL
Senior Member
Strange bit here. Nobody is more arrogant than the Aussies and the South Africans are pretty good themselves at arrogance.