Dec 3-7: 2nd Test: Australia v England at the Adelaide Oval

[Hooper]

We really are hopeless.

We have to be harsh. Drop Clarke and North. Stop mucking around with Xavier and bring back Hauritz who is solid... Not saying Doherty has done bad, its just Hauritz is better.

This test will luckily give us a draw due to miserable Adelaide weather, then we've still got 3 tests to reclaim the Ashes which so far seems unlikely.

 

[shravi]

Can't believe you're asking for Clarke to be dropped. He's been Australia's best batsman over the last few years. He'll come good. I can guarantee it. He's too good not to.

 

[aussie1st]

As expected KP back into form against us, one of those players that loves playing us. No swing from the bowlers so far which is a worry as they needed it badly.

 

[Themer]

See England really whacking them around this morning. Pitch doing absolutely nothing thus far.

Well done KP on the ton.

 

[aussie1st]

This is more like it from Harris, really unlucky not to get KP there. Geez poor fielding by Clarke.

 

[RoboRocks]

Brilliant knock from Cook. Could be a good chance for Australia here to take some wickets.

 

[shravi]

Collingwood has been a walking wicket of late so I expect Bell to be in soon.

Well played by Cook, once again.

 

[aussie1st]

Ah thank God, didn't need Cook getting back to back doubles against us. Bollinger needs to lift, been very poor since the first few overs yesterday.

 

[angryangy]

Effort from Harris pays off. Would like to see Siddle try bowling more like that, if only for a short spell.

 

[aussie1st]

Likewise Bollinger, pace is well down now. It down to the level of Watson, he needs to get back up to 140km/h if he wants to start causing problems.

 

[RoboRocks]

There's some pace in this pitch from short of a length. If Broad and Finn put their backs in, they'll get some help from this pitch.

 

[shravi]

Nice bowling, Sid Vicious...

 

[midgetwars]

Everyone seems to be ignoring the fact that Clarke, that Clarke has not performed batting above Hussey...

 

[JD10]

This is easy pickings for KP against Doherty. To keep some dignity drop him the next match for Hauritz.

 

[angryangy]

Siddle is getting the ball to swing after passing the bat. Like a huge jerk.