England v Australia

Aussies win toss and bat. Watson out for another Mitchell...

Conveniently have a work lunch in Maida Vale today, hopefully there's a late gate after tea...

[redjk]

Good toss to win

[BLUETIT]

Lost interest now it's being played in Ingurlund. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif

[saganspirit]

Going well...

[old blue]

In work at moment so not watching but is it a good batting wicket? If so I wonder if Boycott will criticise the wicket like he did at Cardiff?

Worst £20 late gate ever spent

[Kiffa]

Worst £20 late gate ever spent http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif Oh Dear

[Spoilt Victorian Child]

They should stop taking the Ashes to places like Lord's if that's the kind of pitch they're going to produce.

[the other bob wilson]

They should stop taking the Ashes to places like Lord's if that's the kind of pitch they're going to produce.You really look forward to a sporting day as the Open and the Lords test starts and they both turn put to be complete anti climaxes because the course/ground they are playing on is weighted against an even contest - both of them can improve over the next few days, but that didn't half look a flat, flat wicket yesterday.

[poc]

They should stop taking the Ashes to places like Lord's if that's the kind of pitch they're going to produce.
http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif - just what I was thinking.lets wait until england have a bat on it first

[Cyclops]

It's obvious to me that England are missing the trumpeter

Well, we got a wicket

[Jimmy the Jock]

They should stop taking the Ashes to places like Lord's if that's the kind of pitch they're going to produce.
http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif - just what I was thinking.
You really look forward to a sporting day as the Open and the Lords test starts and they both turn put to be complete anti climaxes because the course/ground they are playing on is weighted against an even contest - both of them can improve over the next few days, but that didn't half look a flat, flat wicket yesterday.Weather has cleared up and its sunny today.

All falling apart. They'll still score 550 though

[Kiffa]

England will have to dig in and bat for a day and a half

Looks to be heading towards the draw, but who knows whats round the corner.

[TruBlue]

England will have to dig in and bat for a day and a halfEngland will probably lose as many wickets today as Australia have.

[Kiffa]

England will have to dig in and bat for a day and a half
Looks to be heading towards the draw, but who knows whats round the corner. I can see this happening quite easily

[Jimmy the Jock]

England will have to dig in and bat for a day and a half
Looks to be heading towards the draw, but who knows whats round the corner. I reckon if they get in to bat they will lose three wickets http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/smiley.gif

[ragbone]

In work at moment so not watching but is it a good batting wicket? If so I wonder if Boycott will criticise the wicket like he did at Cardiff? Yes my thoughts indeed, the commentators ramble on about gods ground, "" tally ho " lets be fair the last two ashes games at Cardiff have made for cracking fan viewing , wonderful atmospheres , yes we don't serve Port and Stilton , however we like do have Stilton with cider, and you can sail to the ground and find a boozer in minutes , toffy nosed buggers http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif

[TruBlue]

England will have to dig in and bat for a day and a half
Looks to be heading towards the draw, but who knows whats round the corner.
England will probably lose as many wickets today as Australia have.That should be a cheery quip or thought to a Jock. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/Dsmile.gif

[The Alien]

England will have to dig in and bat for a day and a half
Looks to be heading towards the draw, but who knows whats round the corner.
England will probably lose as many wickets today as Australia have.England will have to bat for at least an hour tonight, and I expect us to lose 2 or 3 wickets. Hope I'm wrong. For me the Aussies are nailed on to win this test.

[Loya Jirga]

England will have to dig in and bat for a day and a half
Looks to be heading towards the draw, but who knows whats round the corner.
England will probably lose as many wickets today as Australia have.
I can see this happening quite easilyOoops, 1 down.

[Kiffa]

Lyth is ****ing shit

[Kiffa]

Lyth is ****ing shitBatting changes sorely needed up the order

[misery]

http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif

[ninian200]

England slightly in the poop http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif

[The Alien]

4 down ffs.
Piss poor batting from England.
We'll do well to get 200 at this rate.

[ninian200]

4 down ffs.They pace the Aussies are bowling at we will be lucky to get 100 !!

[Des Parrot]

4 down ffs.corrected it for you

[Kiffa]

4 down ffs.
Piss poor batting from England.So i'm going to say 150

[Lawnmower]

Piss poor really.
Only need to survive tonight then 20 overs tomorrow and the bowlers will tire.
Johnson and Starc are only effective in short bursts.
Sometimesan attacking policy is counter effective.

[Lawnmower]

I'm enjoying watching Stokes bat though

[Heathccfc]

Has Boycott slagged the pitch off yet ?

[Kiffa]

I'm enjoying watching Stokes bat though What are the top order contributing though if it isn't runs?

[Des Parrot]

Has Boycott slagged the pitch off yet ?Spent all of yesterday & today slagging it off and comparing how poor it is to Cardiff

[ninian200]

4 down ffs.
Piss poor batting from England.
We'll do well to get 200 at this rate.Mini fightback http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif

fightback is on lads

[Hilts]

I did think Root should be left well alone where he is scoring runs.

However the top of the order is looking dodgy.

Ballance needs to go back to county cricket and learn to get out of his crease.

Bairstow to replace Ballance and have him coming in at 5.

The opening position is a worry.

Lyth not playing in the Windies was a stupid mistake. Hes not looking convincing but I think deserves a chance.

If there's any position in the top order under threat then it has to be Bell.

Give it time and we'll have the likes of Hales, Vince and Roy leading the line

Ignore Cook's fours and he's 26 off 136 balls, lol

[babyloncardiff]

Has Boycott slagged the pitch off yet ? http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/shrug.gif