Ashes 2015 - Australia tour of England July/September 2015

[LiveLoveABD]

It looked very flat in the first innings; its had irregular bounce and will probably turn a load in the unlikely event we get to a fifth day. I'd imagine the reason why we all shouted "flat!" is because Australia struggled in the first innings; and tbh it could easily have been because they didn't bowl particularly well. Its swung a bunch which always helps, and the old ball has swung a load. Its not like Trent Bridge last year where the pitch was dead from the start and never changed; its had something in it for the bowlers if you bowl line and length well; and Australia have always been a little short.

The problem for Michael Clarke, which on some days will be a blessing is that Starc and Johnson will always travel a bit. They will give you heaps of wickets when they get it right, but they leak runs and fast. The strength in the previous series was that Clarke always had Harris and Siddle to dry up an end. Lyon got a lot of wickets because England tried to attack him, while Johnson could come in short bursts and rip through. Clarke needs another bowler that can give him some control. Watson isn't that bowler. If, Australia encounter more wickets like this one, they might want to see what 'type' of quicks they want to play.

 

[Dutch]

I thought England gave away their last six wickets too easily....bit too carefree....make em work for every single one....get them out on the field again for an hour this morning and clobber em around and declare on 450 ahead.....thoughts?

 

[Excommunicado]

Game could go either way, either we could see Australia rise to the occasion as always or Australian batsmen struggled towards the English..

This is the perfect summary for a game, vouching for the Aussies though.

 

[Dutch]

Rogers gone....root will be relieved! One down....

 

[Chief]

Wonder where Shane Warne is now to mouth off?

He's in Vegas playing poker. He usually gets back for the 2nd test, but not sure if he's part of the lineup - I would guess that he will appear eventually.

 

[cooks1st100]

Well done Mo. Needed that before lunch.

 

[Dutch]

Well done Mo. Needed that before lunch.

Yeah, dont know about you but am pretty nervy! Wont relax until they are 5 down at least; next two wickets will have a bearing on the whole psychology of the series: get Clarke en Smith cheaply....

 

[cooks1st100]

Yeah, dont know about you but am pretty nervy! Wont relax until they are 5 down at least; next two wickets will have a bearing on the whole psychology of the series: get Clarke en Smith cheaply....

Yeah I missed the first hour and when I switched it on and saw the Aussies only 1 down was pretty worried. Definitely needed that wicket before lunch. It's going to be an interesting session. Wood looked good again from what I saw.[DOUBLEPOST=1436618729][/DOUBLEPOST]That makes me feel a bit better!

 

[MUFC1987]

Been brilliant either side of Lunch. Very much looks like a pitch to be patient on and let it do the work. Plus, I can't see many of these Aussies letting the ball go by, so we've got a great shout here.

 

[cooks1st100]

Been brilliant either side of Lunch. Very much looks like a pitch to be patient on and let it do the work. Plus, I can't see many of these Aussies letting the ball go by, so we've got a great shout here.

I agree, those clouds are looking a bit dark and doomy though.

Great bowling here by Broad.

 

[Aalay]

Watson's last test inning coming up? This defeat will be a serious blow to Australia's confidence.

 

[Dutch]

WoW! Just WoW![DOUBLEPOST=1436620287][/DOUBLEPOST]Got to love lunch!

 

[IceAgeComing]

Watto will hit an 80 to secure his place for the rest of the series; and Australia lose by 150 runs

 

[MUFC1987]

I think you know it's our day when Cook takes catches like that.

 

[Chief]

Blimey.

Yep - as everyone expected this looks like pretty easy for England.