The Ashes 2021/22

[WubbaLubbaDubDub]

One pain out, another comes to bat. The pain for England never ending.

 

[ddrap14]

I don't think you start a series by resting both of your best bowlers. Broad has been injured so that might be a factor for holding him back, he might not be fit enough for back to back matches. There's a pink ball test four days after this one which I assume is why Anderson is not selected - although there were rumours initially he was injured.

I think you need to set the ball rolling though and come out of the blocks with your best XI though. England have been planning for this series to be one where they unleash Archer, Wood and maybe Stone. Unfortunately there's only Wood still standing. I don't think they feel comfortable playing Leach with both Anderson and Broad because that is quite a long tail.

Saw something this morning suggesting they were rested this game so they can play in every other game. I think it'd be better if one was rested this game and the other in Sydney, but I can sort of see the logic of 'two day night tests, plus boxing day and new year's are all conditions where the veterans are necessary'

 

[asprin]

Warner looking set for a 100. Smith's on the crease. Things not looking good for England. But this is the pair that they need to deal with. If they can get them out soon, the middle/lower middle order can be put under pressure. Easier said than done though.

 

[CooldiPargi]

Bye bye smith

 

[Khan Sahab54]

 

[zimrahil]

Warner looking set for a 100.

Your reverse psychology skills are unparalleled

 

[ddrap14]

Great batting from Head. Surely he's in for the series now. Australia looking more and more likely to win

 

[ddrap14]

Honestly beginning to feel sorry for England. Not because of them being crap, but because of the injuries. Three times in one day is just bad luck. Let's hope they aren't too serious

 

[asprin]

The one time I don't pick T.Head in my FC team

 

[ddrap14]

The one time I don't pick T.Head in my FC team

Doing your Head in is he?

 

[icyman]

I expected Wood to give Head a tough time!

Alas! It wasn't to be...

 

[asprin]

Hate that SonyLiv wants my mobile number even if I wish to watch highlights of the day.

 

[NILAYSHAH60]

Hate that SonyLiv wants my mobile number even if I wish to watch highlights of the day.

Watch on YouTube Channel of Australia. They usually have short highlights of 6-8 mins which is a bit of a disadvantage, but it covers mostly everything that's important.

 

[Na Maloom Afraad]

The one time I don't pick T.Head in my FC team

Don't steal my gimmick

 

[wasteyouryouth]

Would love Woakes to get a hattrick just to shut up Shane Warne.