England v Australia, Fourth Ashes Test, Nottingham

[lemmon]

Haven't heard much about the track thus far but rumours are that Australia will be unchanged which is a brave call either way.

Looks like it will just be Wood for Anderson for England.

I like our chances here considering how flawed these two sides are, I just think Australia has that bit more improvement left.

[Twodogs]

Re: England v Australia, Fourth Ashes Test, Nottingham

Australia just have to play test cricket properly to win. It's a better fielding and bowling team. If the batsmen can just remember they are playing in a test match (the whites are a bit of a giveaway) then we should win by an innings.

[Twodogs]

Re: England v Australia, Fourth Ashes Test, Nottingham

What's the weather like in Blighty? A lot better than it is in Melbourne hopefully.

[lemmon]

Re: England v Australia, Fourth Ashes Test, Nottingham

Late mail is it's a swap of the Marsh brothers as the Aussie change. I like it, if an all-rounder doesn't deserve to bat in the top 6 you can't accommodate. Although if it is the change, I'd prefer Siddle over Starc also

[LostDoggy]

Re: England v Australia, Fourth Ashes Test, Nottingham

Fair enough S.Marsh in, but really thought it should've been for Voges. M.Marsh has batted no worse than Voges and his overs have been useful.

I agree about replacing Starc. I'd even be tempted to give Ahmed a Test (especially if the pitch is drier). The Poms hate leggies and have not looked comfortable against Lyon.

[jeemak]

Re: England v Australia, Fourth Ashes Test, Nottingham

Rogers records his first duck in test cricket, and would be disappointed with his effort.

[jeemak]

Re: England v Australia, Fourth Ashes Test, Nottingham

Two down in the first over. Not a good start.

Did Ian Healy just claim Otis Gibson's teeth were white when celebrating the Rogers wicket when comparing him to Jimmy Anderson's subdued reaction?

[bulldogtragic]

Re: England v Australia, Fourth Ashes Test, Nottingham

Shite. Shite. Shite.

[jeemak]

Re: England v Australia, Fourth Ashes Test, Nottingham

Three down in seven balls.

What a blood bath.

[bulldogtragic]

Re: England v Australia, Fourth Ashes Test, Nottingham

Three down in seven balls.

What a blood bath.

Whatever happens, this is the worst start I've ever seen. Unbelievable, almost.

[jeemak]

Re: England v Australia, Fourth Ashes Test, Nottingham

Clarke has one less life now........that was so close to being out.

[bulldogtragic]

Re: England v Australia, Fourth Ashes Test, Nottingham

That was nearly the fourth wicket. Bloody hell.

[jeemak]

Re: England v Australia, Fourth Ashes Test, Nottingham

It's amazing what a bowler can achieve with a good seam position.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Re: England v Australia, Fourth Ashes Test, Nottingham

Smith, irrespective of his fantastic 18 months, needs to adjust his technique. He's gotten out to balls that for a batsman with a normal stance would've been uneventful leaves. Ridiculous technique for the conditions and the circumstances.

[bulldogtragic]

Re: England v Australia, Fourth Ashes Test, Nottingham

Wow. Will we get to 50 runs? Serious question. Will we get to lunch? Serious question.