The Ashes 2015 - Spoilers
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philk56
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Dayvo
just passin' through
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I think Australia are facing far bigger problems than England.
Harris and Haddin are finished.
Rogers and Clarke are on their way with Shane Watson following close behind.
Voges is too old, and Johnson isn't getting any younger. Both the Marshes look a bit suspect at the highest level, so that doesn't leave a lot (of this current squad) to get excited about.
Only Smith, Warner, Hazlewood, Starc and Lyon are likely to be playing Test cricket in 2-3 years.
But back to this Test: a healthy 1st innings lead is essential and Cook to captain with cunning and nous and to use his bowlers well.
Harris and Haddin are finished.
Rogers and Clarke are on their way with Shane Watson following close behind.
Voges is too old, and Johnson isn't getting any younger. Both the Marshes look a bit suspect at the highest level, so that doesn't leave a lot (of this current squad) to get excited about.
Only Smith, Warner, Hazlewood, Starc and Lyon are likely to be playing Test cricket in 2-3 years.
But back to this Test: a healthy 1st innings lead is essential and Cook to captain with cunning and nous and to use his bowlers well.
Wafer
Veteran
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- Somerset/Devon border
It's a cookspiracy
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Dayvo
just passin' through
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- 59° 50′ 5.55″ N, 10° 47′ 41.89″ E
Enough, I should think, to make Australia a bit wary.
If England can bowl as well second time around, then the match will be in the bag. Plus Stokes and Ali didn't get a bowl in the 1st innings, so that could also create problems for the Australians.
Come on, Jimmy Anderson.
Wafer
Veteran
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- Somerset/Devon border
Should be enough, even if Aussies score 300 I'd be happy enough chasing 150. That could still mean the match being over by the end of the 3rd day though!
Beebo
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- Hexleybeef
I think 180 is the max we would want to be chasing, given that there is no chance of a draw so it will be win or bust for the aussies, they will have 7 slips and a leg gully to put huge pressure on the batsmen.
Ganymede
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This match is something else. All the Aussie's weaknesses are on show and some of the hidden strengths of the England side are creeping back. Pleased about Bell but still "only" a fifty... Jimmy Anderson's wobble balls simply have me drooling. (I just re-read that sentence but will leave it as it stands....) It's Jimmy's birthday today so I hope he gives himself the present of a nice crop of wickets.
Very much agree with @Dayvo about the Aussie team.
Weird that such a small lead looks so big in an Ashes Test.
Very much agree with @Dayvo about the Aussie team.
Weird that such a small lead looks so big in an Ashes Test.
philk56
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- WAy down under
Another 50 runs would have been nice. My fault for changing my earlier post minutes before Broad and Ali got themselves out 
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Dayvo
just passin' through
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- 59° 50′ 5.55″ N, 10° 47′ 41.89″ E
1st wicket down - into the tail now.
Ganymede
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- Rural Kent
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Dayvo
just passin' through
- Location
- 59° 50′ 5.55″ N, 10° 47′ 41.89″ E
Beebo
Firm and Fruity
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- Hexleybeef
Could this be over before tonight?
What is the shortest ever test match?
What is the shortest ever test match?
