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Ashes Series England versus Australia.
England Face Tough Task!
July 14th 2010
From our Chief Cricket Correspondent at Lord's, Rick Adams
England will face an uphill task as they embark on the second day of the Ashes test match against the old rival Australia. However England will be more than happy that they were able to restrict Australia to 365 for 6 after seeing the Australians mount an imposing 250 for the loss of two wickets. There was little in an unforgiving pitch for the English bowlers but captain Strauss will have been pleased at the way his team applied themselves, containing the Australians and grabbing some well deserved wickets in the last session.
Strauss wisely elected to leave off taking the new ball and was rewarded as both Anderson and Broad started to get some reverse swing. Strauss himself proved to be a safe pair of hands as he grabbed three excellent catches standing at second slip as Broad and Onions in particular became unplayable in the gathering clouds and gloomy conditions.
Earlier in the day the large and boisterous crowd were treated to some excellent cricket. Purists will have enjoyed themselves as tense open skirmishes took place with chances for both sides to impose themselves. Australia gave nothing away as both openers Watson and Katitch played sensibly and carefully to build a solid foundation.
However the lunch had obviously done Anderson some good. He came steaming in and took out Watson's off-stump shortly after play resumed with an unplayable in-swinger that kept low and had Watson swinging at air. Swann then came into play for the first time during the match and had Katich caught with an outstanding effort by Prior, who silenced his critics, at least for the time being, with a display full of concentration and application.
Ponting survived a few early scares and with Hussey started re-building. Hussey played some extraordinary shots in a breezy innings before succumbing to Anderson's late in-swinger. Trapped on the back-foot he could only look on in horror as his off-stump cartwheeled across the ground, with a highly pumped Anderson screaming his approval in his face as he trudged off.
Anderson's enthusiasm could find him in trouble though as his behaviour has been reported to the match referee. However the match was generally played in good spirits if not competitive. The news from the Australian dressing rooom is that they saw nothing in the incident and put it down to the charged-up nature of the game.
Michael Clarke will have opened up all the usual discussion surrounding him. He looked very uncomfortable against the speed of Broad and was quickly walking back to the pavilion having horribly misjudged a Broad beauty and Strauss gobbled up the chance at second slip. One can already sense the Australian press asking whether his private life is effecting his cricket.
However Ponting was keen to support his vice-captain, saying after the match: "It was just a great ball that Broad bowled. Many wouldn't have been able to play it. Clarkey will bounce back. He has got so much talent and I have every confidence in him! There is a long way to go in this match and he will show us why he is one of the best cricketers around at the moment."
Both North and Haddin failed to help their captain re-build the innings and Australia were left wondering where to go from now as they looked back at a spell that had seen them lose 3 key wickets for less than 50 runs.
The normally aggressive Johnson proved his value to the Australian team as he batted quietly in support of Ponting, who crashed a number of impressive boundaries in his attempt to keep the scorers busy.
Ponting was left on 99 as the day closed.
England will hope to make in-roads quickly tomorrow morning. Strauss will be pleased that his bowlers will be rested and fit as he chucks them the new ball tomorrow morning. Questions will have been asked at the work-load of the bowling attack and whether England should have played a fifth bowler, or why Collingwood wasn't used.
England will be hoping that the cloud cover that ended the day today is still round early on tomorrow. Chances are they will get their wish as forecasts are very favourable for England taking quick wickets and starting their reply.
The facts and figures:
Batting first Innings Australia
Watson 46 off 96 balls (bowled Anderson, in swinger that kept low and took out off stump!) SR 47.92
Katich 89 off 167 balls (Caught Prior off Swann) SR 53.29
Ponting 99 off 168 balls not out SR 60.71
Hussey 53 off 58 balls (bowled Anderson. He was on the backfoot and defended one that swung away slightly and knocked into the very top of off stump.SR 91.38
Clarke 1 off 3 balls (caught at second slip by Strauss of a Broad outswinger)
North 9 off 10 balls (caught by Strauss off the bowling of Onions, again an outswinger)
Haddin 25 off 20 balls (again caught by Strauss off Onion's outswinger!) SR 105.00
Johnson 25 off 46 balls not out SR 54.35
Bowling First Innings England
Anderson 28 overs 111 runs 2 wickets econ. 3.65
Broad 27.3 overs 99 runs 1 wicket econ. 3.60
Onions 18 overs 64 runs 2 wickets econ. 3.56
Swann 18 overs 91 runs 1 wickets econ 5.06
Extras: 19
FOW: 98 162 258 261 273 313
Run rate: 3.96
Quote of the Day: England Captain Andrew Strauss (Who took three catches. Red.): "It was tough out there, but we worked hard and we got back at them later on in the day. Tomorrow morning will be crucial! I am not going to wash my hands tonight! They are pretty lucky at the moment!"
Ashes Series England versus Australia.
England Face Tough Task!
July 14th 2010
From our Chief Cricket Correspondent at Lord's, Rick Adams
England will face an uphill task as they embark on the second day of the Ashes test match against the old rival Australia. However England will be more than happy that they were able to restrict Australia to 365 for 6 after seeing the Australians mount an imposing 250 for the loss of two wickets. There was little in an unforgiving pitch for the English bowlers but captain Strauss will have been pleased at the way his team applied themselves, containing the Australians and grabbing some well deserved wickets in the last session.
Strauss wisely elected to leave off taking the new ball and was rewarded as both Anderson and Broad started to get some reverse swing. Strauss himself proved to be a safe pair of hands as he grabbed three excellent catches standing at second slip as Broad and Onions in particular became unplayable in the gathering clouds and gloomy conditions.
Earlier in the day the large and boisterous crowd were treated to some excellent cricket. Purists will have enjoyed themselves as tense open skirmishes took place with chances for both sides to impose themselves. Australia gave nothing away as both openers Watson and Katitch played sensibly and carefully to build a solid foundation.
However the lunch had obviously done Anderson some good. He came steaming in and took out Watson's off-stump shortly after play resumed with an unplayable in-swinger that kept low and had Watson swinging at air. Swann then came into play for the first time during the match and had Katich caught with an outstanding effort by Prior, who silenced his critics, at least for the time being, with a display full of concentration and application.
Ponting survived a few early scares and with Hussey started re-building. Hussey played some extraordinary shots in a breezy innings before succumbing to Anderson's late in-swinger. Trapped on the back-foot he could only look on in horror as his off-stump cartwheeled across the ground, with a highly pumped Anderson screaming his approval in his face as he trudged off.
Anderson's enthusiasm could find him in trouble though as his behaviour has been reported to the match referee. However the match was generally played in good spirits if not competitive. The news from the Australian dressing rooom is that they saw nothing in the incident and put it down to the charged-up nature of the game.
Michael Clarke will have opened up all the usual discussion surrounding him. He looked very uncomfortable against the speed of Broad and was quickly walking back to the pavilion having horribly misjudged a Broad beauty and Strauss gobbled up the chance at second slip. One can already sense the Australian press asking whether his private life is effecting his cricket.
However Ponting was keen to support his vice-captain, saying after the match: "It was just a great ball that Broad bowled. Many wouldn't have been able to play it. Clarkey will bounce back. He has got so much talent and I have every confidence in him! There is a long way to go in this match and he will show us why he is one of the best cricketers around at the moment."
Both North and Haddin failed to help their captain re-build the innings and Australia were left wondering where to go from now as they looked back at a spell that had seen them lose 3 key wickets for less than 50 runs.
The normally aggressive Johnson proved his value to the Australian team as he batted quietly in support of Ponting, who crashed a number of impressive boundaries in his attempt to keep the scorers busy.
Ponting was left on 99 as the day closed.
England will hope to make in-roads quickly tomorrow morning. Strauss will be pleased that his bowlers will be rested and fit as he chucks them the new ball tomorrow morning. Questions will have been asked at the work-load of the bowling attack and whether England should have played a fifth bowler, or why Collingwood wasn't used.
England will be hoping that the cloud cover that ended the day today is still round early on tomorrow. Chances are they will get their wish as forecasts are very favourable for England taking quick wickets and starting their reply.
The facts and figures:
Batting first Innings Australia
Watson 46 off 96 balls (bowled Anderson, in swinger that kept low and took out off stump!) SR 47.92
Katich 89 off 167 balls (Caught Prior off Swann) SR 53.29
Ponting 99 off 168 balls not out SR 60.71
Hussey 53 off 58 balls (bowled Anderson. He was on the backfoot and defended one that swung away slightly and knocked into the very top of off stump.SR 91.38
Clarke 1 off 3 balls (caught at second slip by Strauss of a Broad outswinger)
North 9 off 10 balls (caught by Strauss off the bowling of Onions, again an outswinger)
Haddin 25 off 20 balls (again caught by Strauss off Onion's outswinger!) SR 105.00
Johnson 25 off 46 balls not out SR 54.35
Bowling First Innings England
Anderson 28 overs 111 runs 2 wickets econ. 3.65
Broad 27.3 overs 99 runs 1 wicket econ. 3.60
Onions 18 overs 64 runs 2 wickets econ. 3.56
Swann 18 overs 91 runs 1 wickets econ 5.06
Extras: 19
FOW: 98 162 258 261 273 313
Run rate: 3.96
Quote of the Day: England Captain Andrew Strauss (Who took three catches. Red.): "It was tough out there, but we worked hard and we got back at them later on in the day. Tomorrow morning will be crucial! I am not going to wash my hands tonight! They are pretty lucky at the moment!"
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