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The Cone of Silence
What a first day - some terrific batting from belly and Trotty, bookended by some super captaincy and bowling changes.
Pattinson looking ropey. Smith and Harris doing a fine job. Nighwatchman in, I can't see England putting on more than 330-350...which should hand the advantage significantly to Australia....
...who will need some consistency from their batsmen, for a change. No reason why the wicket won't support a decent total....but Timmy Bresnan will be up for it, as will Swanny and Stuart Broad.
I'm away fishing and camping all weekend so the radio will be on. TV in the rooftop tent might be one modification too far.....
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