Ashes 2015

[samh004]

Good to see England held it together!

 

[QF WP]

Now if Clarke had held the catch off Bell very early in his innings...

 

[TheRealTMA]

good to see england held it together! :d

ymstbicnpc!

 

[Caversham04]

Stuart Broad has asked me to check - could someone please post some links to the numerous articles in Australian newpapers berating Nevill's blatant cheating for knowing that England had no reviews left and refusing to walk after knowing that he'd gloved the ball down the leg side to Jos Buttler? Otherwise, there's some shocking two-faced standards being applied........

 

[JohnK]

Almost made a match out of it.

Wonder what sort of pitches they'll dish up for next 2 tests? Flat decks? Is the loss of Anderson going to make that much difference? Both teams have flaky middle order. Our tail is quite good.

 

[TheRealTMA]

Stuart Broad has asked me to check - could someone please post some links to the numerous articles in Australian newpapers berating Nevill's blatant cheating for knowing that England had no reviews left and refusing to walk after knowing that he'd gloved the ball down the leg side to Jos Buttler? Otherwise, there's some shocking two-faced standards being applied........

That's cricket.

Or that's what the umpire is for just like Tony Abbott in the non-walking of Bronwyn Bishop. Benefit of the doubt apparently. No reviews left.

 

[Caversham04]

That's cricket.

Or that's what the umpire is for just like Tony Abbott in the non-walking of Bronwyn Bishop. Benefit of the doubt apparently. No reviews left.

I don't see the relevance of Bronwyn Bishop - she is (allegedly!) taking personal advantage of her taxpayer-funded public position, so not exactly comparable to a sportsman......

If batsmen choose not to walk when they know they're out, that's their right - there's nothing in the rules to require it so it's down to their sense of sportsmanship, but if they choose not to walk, they can't complain if they're mistakenly given out...... My point was mainly about the double standards when people moan for months about Stuart Broad not walking but don't say a single word when Nevill does exactly the same thing.

 

[TheRealTMA]

I don't see the relevance of Bronwyn Bishop - she is (allegedly!) taking personal advantage of her taxpayer-funded public position, so not exactly comparable to a sportsman......

If batsmen choose not to walk when they know they're out, that's their right - there's nothing in the rules to require it so it's down to their sense of sportsmanship, but if they choose not to walk, they can't complain if they're mistakenly given out...... My point was mainly about the double standards when people moan for months about Stuart Broad not walking but don't say a single word when Nevill does exactly the same thing.

Well it's easy to answer. BB refuses to walk when blatantly caught out, not given out by umpire TA. BUT more to the point - Stuart Broad is a POM!

 

[Warks]

So the 4th Test starts tomorrow night. Going on England's past form (WLWLWLW) it's Australia's game. As some of the journos have written this is a battle between two mediocre teams so anything can happen. England were not far from being bowled out for a small lead in the 3rd Test which could have made a big difference. History shows they won though and deserved to although the score probably doesn't illustrate the closeness.

Anyway let's hope for a good close game this time that goes for the full five days! Hopefully with an Aus win to keep the series alive.

 

[JohnK]

Anyway let's hope for a good close game this time that goes for the full five days! Hopefully with an Aus win to keep the series alive.

What sort of pitch are they preparing? Flat deck? If not then my money is Australian victory inside of 3 days. When England gets on a high they come back down to earth quickly.

 

[david1]

England without Anderson look a lot less threatening, the other bowlers are fine when Anderson is in, but it must be tougher for them without him to keep the pressure on the batsmen.

It will be interesting to see what happens, apparently the pitch will be lively. Will be interesting to watch.

 

[footy99]

This could easily be all over on day 1.

 

[JohnK]

Someone please tell me this is just a nightmare and I will wake up soon! Please?

 

[cove]

Interesting collapse so far....

 

[Cossie]

After hearing that Australia were sent in, I said to my wife,jokingly, "Australia will be 4 for 30 at lunch", now it seems it will be a lot worse than than.

 

[footy99]

England could declare for 90 and win by an innings.

 

[kelvedon]

Oh my goodness!!

 

[drron]

So Australia lose the Ashes after 5 overs.
Pathetic.

 

[moa999]

England without Anderson look a lot less threatening.

Very precient

 

[JohnK]

Australia has a cunning plan.

We'll win the match. Lull them into a false sense of security and then whammo!