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Juddy. And to think I was about to buy kit from you!
Printers on gone.
3 For!!!
Well, long wAy to go but positive signs both in play and general look of team.
I just want us to bat bat bat. If the series ends at 0-0 I'd take that right now. Sick of losing in 3.5 days. We need to fight for 5 days - 15 sessions. Pressure does funny things to people. Apply pressure!
My dad came from Scotland , I was born in England , When Scotland played England , we supporter our Countrys teams . Like you I hold an Aussie passport , I'll support the poms , and my grandsons will support the Aussies , if the Assies win don't worry they'll let me know big time , We wouldn't have it any other way ,:D cheers jimr1Quote:
Originally Posted by sheerluck
6 for 185 @ tea. 420 would be a good score but u ain't gunna get anywhere near it. :p
All out 215. Bit flattering really, pity our bowlers were a bit loose.
And Australia at 75-4 at the end of day 1. 14 wickets in one day doesn't bode well for anyone with tickets for days 4 & 5. :D
420 looks like a good score for both innings combined :oQuote:
Originally Posted by Aussie
Siddle & Smith, showing some form. Smith was on a $ 1 million CA contract, starring in all 3 forms of the game, but after failing in 5 tests he was banished to the wilderness for more than 2 years, and CA overhauled their player contract system. To his credit Smith gave away his leg spin [ a very handy spinner too, he was ] and focused entirely on his batting. His Sheffield Shield stats. of 296 runs at 37 aren't that flash, but the selectors saw something in his batting, & determination, and recalled him. [ note- Warners mate, Clark, is no longer a selector. ] If he realises his earlier potential, Smith could be the ultimate comeback kid. AND, he was/ is a very handy leg spin bowler, Boof has shown some cricket smarts in his selection, I think ;) Bob
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie.:D
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Originally Posted by juddy
What a blistering first day at Trent Bridge!
Some fantastic swing bowling from Siddle, who seemed entirely unperturbed by any pressure. All out for 215 was a great effort. First Blood to the Aussies.
What to do with this mighty advantage? Throwing wickets away in a hurry to score runs is no way to win a match, let alone a series.
Smith looks in great touch - England will need to get rid of him lest he cement the middle order.
LOVE the Ashes....can't wait for 8pm this evening.
Interestingly, the last time I saw an opening bowler throw down a wide first ball of the series, it didn't bode well for the visitors!