The Ashes: (England tour of Australia)

[blockerdave]

Too short from England especially Woakes. I don't see how we can avoid picking Wood for Perth.

 

[LiveLoveABD]

The body language of the ENG bowlers is just so so poor.

 

[Perfect Square]

English bowlers were trying to get away through the end overs of this session. 400+ is going to be challenging for England batsmen...

 

[blockerdave]

We should consider bringing Devin Malcolm out of retirement... these 78mph trundlers ain't good enough

 

[Bigby Wolf]

The passage where Cummins took 37 balls to get off the mark was really good Anderson unfortunate not to get a wicket today and once Cummins found his feet there wasn't enough from English bowling lineup to get a breakthrough.

 

[Dutch]

The bowlers lack penetration, the batsmen too easily penetrated: England.

Intrestingly penetration is another word for being f::cked

 

[LiveLoveABD]

I completely expect England to get bowled out below 250.

 

[Markkkkk]

England’s bowling line up is so toothless, very worrying sign

 

[Velocity]

England I would say are under immense pressure now that Australia have close a 400 run lead and are 1 down. Likely Mark Wood will play in Perth as he is selected for the two day match. Anderson is just not effective with a Kookobura ball and Broad 's pace has decreased quite a bit since his debut. Mark Wood would provide the firepower that they need in their attack.

 

[LiveLoveABD]

There were ? over both team's squads prior to the series. Aussies are answering them by providing solutions while England's ? are increasing by the minute. Close quarters even questioning the potency of Anderson/Broad in Australian conditions?

 

[beechcroft]

It's hard for any side to win in Australia, but a mediocre England side are making a mediocre Australia side look really good.

 

[blockerdave]

i doubt woakes will last the series. his bowling has been toothless and his batting was poor first test. he has been a huge disappointment.

 

[WubbaLubbaDubDub]

Have seen people compare Root, Kohli, Smith and Williamson. To be very honest Kohli and Smith are on a different level all together. Root has been plain disappointment. When big occasions come Root fails and with captaincy I just think there is way too much pressure on him.

I think unfortunately this will be Cook's last test series. He just isnt in the some form and mentality that he was a year or so before. He is a fantastic play and will always be no bad feelings against him but I dont see that hunger in him or actually this English team. I voted English win but they have been nothing but disappointment. Bowling attack is toothless, batting has never been more pathetic. I think Australia won the Ashes when England lost Stokes as I think they were way too much dependent on him.

 

[beechcroft]

They think it’s all over.....it is now.....Cook’s gone

 

[Velocity]

England 5 down, they need to rebuild and work to reduce that deficit. Australia just on the money. They are putting a lot of pressure on England now .