Third Test: Australia v England at Edgbaston

[Hooper]

He's had two 50s this series. No 100s this year.
Shame the weather has spoiled this game otherwise England could have had a 2-0 lead.

I see.

Hmm, maybe just do a straight swap...

Right handed Hussey in for the left handed one, a la Waugh brothers '93?

 

[evertonfan]

I think the draw is pretty much confirmed now. Can't really complain; it would have been a great effort to win in what is effectively a 3 day Test. Being 2-0 up would have been a nice bonus, but as it stands I am now so nervous about the final 2 Tests. Especially when all Australia need to do is play Stuart Clark and the series is theirs.

 

[aussie1st]

Bopara almost gets the break through. Just what Clarke needed to keep him focused again.

 

[Hooper]

I think the draw is pretty much confirmed now. Can't really complain; it would have been a great effort to win in what is effectively a 3 day Test. Being 2-0 up would have been a nice bonus, but as it stands I am now so nervous about the final 2 Tests. Especially when all Australia need to do is play Stuart Clark and the series is theirs.

Thats right. Stuey Clark...

GET HIM INNIT!

 

[Sureshot]

Wow, well done Strauss. Simple catch means this is almost likely to be a draw now. Pitch is still good though.

 

[The_gas]

Yep that could be it now.

The_gas added 0 Minutes and 47 Seconds later...

I swear there was bat in that!

 

[aussie1st]

Ummmm Rudi we don't have the referral system in place so wtf are you diong!

 

[The_gas]

Oh, on second look, no bat involved.

 

[IloveGilly]

Good chance to find some form for the batters. Hopefully Manou gets some time as well.

Lee and Clark will be talked about quite abit this week.

 

[aussie1st]

Well seems Rudi knows the rules after all, I retract my previous post :o Although geez surely he could have seen he missed it.

Hopefully Manou gets some time as well.

Only well after tea

 

[Hooper]

Well played from the West Aussie.

Your jobs only half done though mate. A hundred would be dick raising.

 

[angryangy]

Thats right. Stuey Clark...

GET HIM INNIT!

I would have Clark replace Siddle, but the hypemongers would see Lee picked. I'm not sure that balances the side as well. The big question is whether there'll be anything at Headingley for any bowler, much less a particular one.

 

[aussie1st]

Well made 50s for Clarke and North. This is easily the best of North's knocks since his debut 100.

 

[barmyarmy]

BBC SPORT | Cricket | Counties | Harmison wraps up Durham victory

Harmison in. Broad out. Bopara out. Ramprakash in

 

[ZoraxDoom]

Ramps in would be something to watch.


But yea, this is a draw. It's 1-0. 2 games to go. Get Harmy in!!!