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The Ashes, 2Nd Test, Adelaide: Day 1
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OK, they don't start for another 12 hours but I'm excited and apprehensive at the same time. This is a must-win, or most definitely a don't-lose (a draw wouldn't be the end of the world).
Alistair Cook says that the rivalry in the first Test 'went over the top'. I disagree. Bar Clarke dropping the F-bomb which was caught on stump mic, this was exactly how I expected it to be and how it invariably is Down Under in an Ashes series.
Root is probably moving up to 3, Bres is expected to replace Tremlett and there is the possibility of Gary Ballance being introduced at 6.
I can't help feeling that Prior needs a decent showing with the bat this time as he has been falling short far too often of late and would like to see Bairstow given the gloves and a chance to swing the willow.
Hostilities will resume at midnight UK time and I for one hope England come out fighting, verbally or otherwise.
Alistair Cook says that the rivalry in the first Test 'went over the top'. I disagree. Bar Clarke dropping the F-bomb which was caught on stump mic, this was exactly how I expected it to be and how it invariably is Down Under in an Ashes series.
Root is probably moving up to 3, Bres is expected to replace Tremlett and there is the possibility of Gary Ballance being introduced at 6.
I can't help feeling that Prior needs a decent showing with the bat this time as he has been falling short far too often of late and would like to see Bairstow given the gloves and a chance to swing the willow.
Hostilities will resume at midnight UK time and I for one hope England come out fighting, verbally or otherwise.
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Hour and a half to go, sides not named yet but some pundits are saying that this could prove to be Alistair Cook's most crucial game as England captain.
I agree. This is where we see the men separated from the boys and who is up for fighting for their Test lives in an England shirt. It's time to stand up and be counted.
I agree. This is where we see the men separated from the boys and who is up for fighting for their Test lives in an England shirt. It's time to stand up and be counted.
I'd go with Bres and Ballance, or Bres and Johnny B.
Bres can knock a 50 in short time if he's in the mood, Monty is just a rabbit.
That said, none of them in the bottom half covered themselves in glory in the last one so all places should be up for grabs IMHO.
What about Monty for Swann and back him up a bit with Root and KP, who can both turn it a bit if needed.
Yes, sounds a bit like panic measures but we need somebody to shine, other than the usual one's who put their hands up when needed like Broad etc.
Bres can knock a 50 in short time if he's in the mood, Monty is just a rabbit.
That said, none of them in the bottom half covered themselves in glory in the last one so all places should be up for grabs IMHO.
What about Monty for Swann and back him up a bit with Root and KP, who can both turn it a bit if needed.
Yes, sounds a bit like panic measures but we need somebody to shine, other than the usual one's who put their hands up when needed like Broad etc.
Stokes definitely in, no Bres and Monty makes a return.
Australia win the toss and get first use of the track, which is generally and historically a batsman's paradise, with a little something in there for the spinners.
Bad toss to lose but let's take the positives, there's some guys coming in who must look to make their mark so let's crack on.
Australia win the toss and get first use of the track, which is generally and historically a batsman's paradise, with a little something in there for the spinners.
Bad toss to lose but let's take the positives, there's some guys coming in who must look to make their mark so let's crack on.
Well it's all happening here on my home town oval ....and three fairly quick wickets have gone in the last little while, Ozzies are 4/174 [ I think,] when I saw it last but...
I loved the old stands, show someone a picture and they'd identify Adelaide straight away, look at it now and it could be anywhere ...I know it's supposed to be progress but ...anyone else feel the same ??
I loved the old stands, show someone a picture and they'd identify Adelaide straight away, look at it now and it could be anywhere ...I know it's supposed to be progress but ...anyone else feel the same ??
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