Nov 25-29: 1st Test: Australia v England at Brisbane

[pcfan123]

Think they've got passed the initial jitters. The opening spell was really well bowled, surprised they didn't pick up another one

 

[angryangy]

Trott would be well justified in getting out. They haven't gotten as much out of Cook as would have been expected though.

 

[Highlander999]

Cook to make a ton, you heard it hear first

 

[aussie1st]

This is about right for Siddle lately, he's most threatening when he bowls near 150km/h but then he gets injured. And there is the jack of all trades about him with the outswinger, always manages to get the odd one to swing but struggles to do it consistently.

 

[angryangy]

It's a good pair for the tacky surface, because they're not typically fussed by scoring rates. One would expect KP and Bell to get substantially more frustrated if they can't drive.

 

[ChefMan21]

We need variety in our pace attack. I see Siddle and Watson as toilers and nothing more. Johnson is too inconsistent with his line and length while Hilfenhaus gets some movement most times but not a great deal. We need to find someone who can get genuine movement - either in the air or off the seam or both - and can trouble a batsman consistently.

 

[aussie1st]

Interesting that jaffer by Hilfy actually was the perfect ball so perfect that no one could pick up that faint edge.

 

[Sureshot]

Strauss was a big loss, just way too close to his body to cut. Ball seems to have died down now and we've settled a bit.

Sly - I thought I heard something when it happened.

How can Watson get a wicket?

 

[aussie1st]

Shane 'Superstar' Watson does it again, can always depend on him to get the wicket.

 

[ferg512]

wouldnt have expected Watson to take the wicket. Trott was looking really good as well. This should be good, Pietersen in

 

[pcfan123]

more like wouldn't expect Trott to just loose his concentration like that, him of all people .

KP's time to shine, without a blindfold he must be like god

 

[ferg512]

I think everyone does underestimate Watsons bowling. He could be very useful this series for the Aussies. He has been good ever since he forgot about the pace and concentrated more on swing and accuracy.

 

[The Spin]

Cook has been mostly quiet thus far, almost forgot about him till that pulled 4. Then again, Cook going about things quietly is pretty much what we want to see him doing. Just accumulating without fuss.

 

[ferg512]

Pretty unconvincing spell there from Johnson

 

[RoboRocks]

Here's the left arm spinner.... Will be interested to see Pietersen's attitude towards him.