Re: Australia v England, 1st Test, Brisbane, 23-27 November, 2017

by Nath Sat 25 Nov 2017, 02:22

radio saying Anderson might have a side strain

by JGK Sat 25 Nov 2017, 02:27

Nath wrote:radio saying Anderson might have a side strain

Not really going to help us when we chase 450 to win.

by Dello Sat 25 Nov 2017, 03:26

This is going nowhere for England. Cummins at nine hasn't been inconvenienced in the slightest.

50 minutes into the session and not one over bowled by their best two bowlers - even though England are insisting Anderson is fit...

by Dello Sat 25 Nov 2017, 03:35

I think Root has put more revs on the ball than Moeen in this game.

Very ordinary.

by Blackadder Sat 25 Nov 2017, 03:40

Well by some miracle made it to 250, Aus barely hanging in there and England just can't land the killer blow.

by Dello Sat 25 Nov 2017, 03:54

"Hanging in there" in total comfort.

by Big Dog Sat 25 Nov 2017, 04:04

Good captains knock

by Blackadder Sat 25 Nov 2017, 04:07

Well done Smithy a gritty Century, rescuing Aus yet again. and 50 partnership between Smith and Cummings.

by Blackadder Sat 25 Nov 2017, 04:08

Dello wrote:"Hanging in there" in total comfort.

Wouldn't say total comfort, still Trail England, only 3 wkts in Hand.

by furriner Sat 25 Nov 2017, 04:21

Smith is a bawse.

by furriner Sat 25 Nov 2017, 04:28

On cricinfo:

Divyam: "Steve Smith is great example and inspiration....... Hopefully he'll be able to do what Allan border did, made an invincible team from scratch.

I dunno who'd be more insulted, Allan Border or the scratch that Allan Border captained.

by Blackadder Sat 25 Nov 2017, 04:33

Cummins gone for 42, new high Test score and good support to Smith in getting Aus close to England.

287/8 at Tea on Day 2.

Advantage Aus in that session.

by skully Sat 25 Nov 2017, 05:23

This young Smith chappy can play a bit.

by Blackadder Sat 25 Nov 2017, 05:29

Aus Trail by 4 , 1 Wicket left. That drop by Paine could be costly in the wash up.
Edit:Aus take the lead ...

by Henry Sat 25 Nov 2017, 05:42

There’s an embarrassing drop off in quality from Anderson and Broad to the rest of England’s attack.

by Henry Sat 25 Nov 2017, 05:49

England should pick Tymal Mills purely to bowl fast Yorkers at Australa’s tail.

by Blackadder Sat 25 Nov 2017, 06:04

Henry wrote:There’s an embarrassing drop off in quality from Anderson and Broad to the rest of England’s attack.

Same could be said for Australia's Batting outside of Smith.

by horace Sat 25 Nov 2017, 06:11

Top effort from Seasick Steve. Second provided great support and showed up the specialist bats and the keeper bat. Nasty session ahead for the Pomgolians.

by Big Dog Sat 25 Nov 2017, 06:21

Elmer misses a chance first up.

by Henry Sat 25 Nov 2017, 06:34

What’s Cook’s average in Australia in his last 6 tests here? I. Guessing it’s something like 18. Never mind his reputation, if he’s not good enough anymore, then questions have to be asked as to his position in the side.

by Dello Sat 25 Nov 2017, 06:38

Who else could we pick? We've gone through about 20 openers in the last 20 series. Shite or not, Cook will stay at the top until he retires.

by Henry Sat 25 Nov 2017, 06:41

Wheels coming off now. FFS

by Henry Sat 25 Nov 2017, 06:50

Suddenly this is looking like 2013 all over again........

by horace Sat 25 Nov 2017, 06:53

Chef playing like he is still on the "these are the special menus that you shall serve us from" tour.

Agree with Dello. He will not be dropped. The Poms no doubt remember Chinhead's retirement when he refused to carry the drinks for Monty.

by JGK Sat 25 Nov 2017, 07:21

Cummins is working over Stoneman here.

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