2013/14 Ashes thread

[BorntoBubble]

Couldn't believe it when I saw the score this morning thought we would bat much better in aus obviously I was wrong

yeh....watched last night till lunch, then turn on the telly this morning and just stared at the sky banner for ages totally confused ...lol

how many times have i done that in the past.

Litterally went into last night thinking ive backed the draw so im happy if its that. And if nto england will win. Now im thinking ffs. Tonight better be better. Or it best rain from like lunch onwards!

[buzzharvey22]

so many batsmen out of nick

its the one problem of having a settled team as we have over the last 4 years, theres very little competition for places because you dont want to throw somebody in at the deepend. trott, cook, prior massively out of nick, roots initial great start seems to have stallen and he doesnt look like he could buy a knock. KP doesnt fill me with 100% confidence but you know hes going to play atleast a couple of good innings in a 5 match series. Carberry basically made his debut this test match. Its an incredibly week batting line up currently.

On the plus side, we all know what can happen if they do find some form, and its devastating. This could just be the wake up call that they needed, amazing how balls being aimed at your neck can increase concetration.

If anything, its made the series a lot more interesting for the neutral now!!

[Woodsey]

Trying to think of positives  

Our top order simply can't keep failing, they will click at some point. They all average well into the 40's and Carberry looks have a level head.

Ryan Harris will break down at some point, he always does.

Mitchell Johnson is really inconsistent, that's it now he's had his bink lol

We have a good and pretty consistent bowling unit.

[Tal]

One of the great selling points of the series is neither team can play well for five tests.

And for tests, I suspect you could substitute days.

[horseplayer]

Cant wait to back England after this test

[BorntoBubble]

Cant wait to back England after this test

Agreedd

[Tal]

So far it's broad 7 wickets and 30 runs and the rest of the team 4 wickets and 100 runs. Need someone else to do something.

[BorntoBubble]

not bad for thouse on broad top wicket taker...

but bad for thouse on the draw.

when they said there was drizzle in the air my desk nearly hit the roof. but not off yet!

[buzzharvey22]

Well if they can get clarke cheap I really fancy their middle order and tail.

[gouty]

This is why test cricket is just class.

Warner on 99.

Root bowling.

Who the hell watches ODI?

[mondatoo]

Cook double ton, 150 for Root, Broad hits winning runs with 1 wicket to spare.


LEGGOOOOOOOOO  

[BorntoBubble]

Cook double ton, 150 for Bell, Broad hits winning runs with 1 wicket to spare.


LEGGOOOOOOOOO 

Oioioiiii

[Longy]

Cook double ton, 150 for Bell, Broad hits winning runs with 1 wicket to spare.


LEGGOOOOOOOOO  

Howard foster is being flown in as replacement umpire as we speak

[BorntoBubble]

forcast rain for the rest of the day.... Where is it. the draw is 10/1 on betfair so there must be some rain about as teams just dont bat out 2 days!

[BorntoBubble]

I'm singing in the rain! What a glorious feeling I'm happy today! Come on you storms!