phil bottle 9,589 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 I think this test series is going to be a classic. A few months ago I would have expected the aussies to thump england. The series against NZ came at a good time and this will be a competitive summer of cricket. Let's hope the weather holds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaGarratt 10,887 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 I hope so Phil, I really do. The aussie bowling attack looks damn good though. Need a few of the new breed to step up to the plate and be counted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil bottle 9,589 Posted July 9, 2015 Author Share Posted July 9, 2015 Also need to get out of the one day and 20/20 mentality and remember in test cricket you don't need to swing at everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaGarratt 10,887 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Also need to get out of the one day and 20/20 mentality and remember in test cricket you don't need to swing at everything Ha! Yeah, get what you mean there.However, for the first time I've watched England I've never felt more for wanting them to go out and just attack them. The talent is there, it's just being bold enough to do it. I'd take a few innings where we get skittled just for the sake of trying to play aggressively - it worked for Australia for too many years against us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil bottle 9,589 Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 It's looking good so far, Aussies 1st innings all out already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil bottle 9,589 Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 403 to bowl and field. There for the taking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil bottle 9,589 Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 1st test sewn up. Should be headline news but gets buried under Serena Williams. Well played England, great all round display. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumbers Crack 4,033 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 ^ This! Lets hope we play the rest of the Ashes is this way Thanks to Capn_Underpants for the artwork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch616 697 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Still getting used to Tapatalk so totally missed this thread. Which was surprisingly quiet during the 2nd test!! 1 spanking to each team now. I just worry how well the Aussies could bowl on a flat pitch compared to ours. I think weather will be a big factor in deciding the series. If we can get good weather to start swinging the ball i think it's ours. If it's just red hot sunny days then the Aussie pace takes it. Both sides have a comparable batting line up that runs deep down the order. Hopefully the rest of the series gives some interesting matches rather than the 1 sided affairs we've seen so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil bottle 9,589 Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 Still getting used to Tapatalk so totally missed this thread. Which was surprisingly quiet during the 2nd test!! 1 spanking to each team now. I just worry how well the Aussies could bowl on a flat pitch compared to ours. I think weather will be a big factor in deciding the series. If we can get good weather to start swinging the ball i think it's ours. If it's just red hot sunny days then the Aussie pace takes it. Both sides have a comparable batting line up that runs deep down the order. Hopefully the rest of the series gives some interesting matches rather than the 1 sided affairs we've seen so far Completely agree, I suspect though its going to depend who bats best for the rest of the series. The 2nd test was a joke, apart from Cook looking in better nick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaGarratt 10,887 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 For once, its good to see the selectors make a change for the right reasons. Ballance was seen as a weak link before the series and paid the price. Nothing against him but sometimes there are bogie teams as unfortunately for him its the arch enemy. Bairstow has been in amazing form of late so it's good to see if you play well in County Cricket you'll get a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tronic44 3,628 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Wow what a change from the last test! 90-6 at the moment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumbers Crack 4,033 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Rain stopped play 99-7 possible restart about now (3.15) Thanks to Capn_Underpants for the artwork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tronic44 3,628 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 All out for 136! Come on lads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil bottle 9,589 Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 I checked at lunch time and it was 36/1. Check again now and all out. Incredible. I did not expect a complete demolishing, now England, let's see some decent batting to put this game to bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch616 697 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Looks like a bad batting wicket which makes a nice change. A promising start on our go, just need to make sure we push on for around 300 to put us in a strong position heading into the 2nd innings. I think it'll be another eventful day though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil bottle 9,589 Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 Looks like a bad batting wicket which makes a nice change. A promising start on our go, just need to make sure we push on for around 300 to put us in a strong position heading into the 2nd innings. I think it'll be another eventful day though You nailed that on the head, exciting moments right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil bottle 9,589 Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 Broad, and particularly Moeen Ali, should be considered all-rounders. Showing some of the top order how it's done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch616 697 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Awesome day so far. Really good game as it keeps swinging one way or another. This is a good interesting game with no chance of a draw, proper test cricket. A couple more wickets tonight and we're in a pretty good position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumbers Crack 4,033 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Aussies 76-4! Crowd going bonkers! Thanks to Capn_Underpants for the artwork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil bottle 9,589 Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 Man, what a day to be stuck at work. Could be the first time since 1910 that an Ashes test only lasted two days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch616 697 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Great day of cricket all round. It's all in the bag, but it's been entertaining at least. More of thr same in the next test if you don't mind please! Also how fucking good is Ali?!! Guy is awesome as a no 8 and can spin the ball like a good un too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uberwarrior 373 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Tense stuff this morning. Aussie batsman must have had 3 weetabix for breakfast and the English bowlers too much champagne last night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch616 697 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 It's all in the bag. Just people getting a bit more value for money on their day's ticket!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uberwarrior 373 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Nevill's just gone so one less problem to worry about. Finn again, hope he's in the same for Trent Bridge with Jimmy being out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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