First Ashes test, Edgbaston - Australia V England

[bulldogtragic]

Re: First Ashes test, Edgbaston - Australia V England

Maybe not declaring. Only 7 overs with a bad light risk.

[jeemak]

Re: First Ashes test, Edgbaston - Australia V England

Maybe not declaring. Only 7 overs with a bad light risk.

Thanks. Big call given the lead. England can put runs together, but surely not this many and is our attack that good it can skittle them in a day? Perhaps we're looking to keep the ball fresh for the first overs of the day?

Or is the pitch not doing enough given we are able to keep the score ticking over with no bats left?

[bulldogtragic]

Re: First Ashes test, Edgbaston - Australia V England

Thanks. Big call given the lead. England can put runs together, but surely not this many and is our attack that good it can skittle them in a day? Perhaps we're looking to keep the ball fresh for the first overs of the day?

I don't quite understand it, other than perhaps trying to make sure we can't lose. Even then, we were there 3-4 overs ago.

It bad light happens, it's going to backfire.

[jeemak]

Re: First Ashes test, Edgbaston - Australia V England

Yep we could fall a touch short after play tomorrow with England not even close to the target but having saved the match, and all the commentary will be around the lack of a declaration.

It's the beautiful thing about test cricket, always something critical to talk about from a tactical perspective.

[jeemak]

Re: First Ashes test, Edgbaston - Australia V England

…..and there's the declaration. Hopefully we can snag one.

[Remi Moses]

Re: First Ashes test, Edgbaston - Australia V England

Incredible from smith
Best way to shut the incessant English carry on
Well done to Wade as well , thoroughly earned spot in the team

[Axe Man]

Re: First Ashes test, Edgbaston - Australia V England

Going to be an intriguing final day. This could be where no Starc could bite us with his ability to make something happen and also a tendency to clean up the tail with ease.

[Bornadog]

Re: First Ashes test, Edgbaston - Australia V England

Going to be an intriguing final day. This could be where no Starc could bite us with his ability to make something happen and also a tendency to clean up the tail with ease.

that is my concern as well. Staff should have been in for Siddle

[Bornadog]

Re: First Ashes test, Edgbaston - Australia V England

One down 9 to go

[bulldogtragic]

Re: First Ashes test, Edgbaston - Australia V England

Does Joel Wilson genuinely just guess? .

Yes.

[Ozza]

Re: First Ashes test, Edgbaston - Australia V England

Not sure why they bother having umpires anymore. Just stick a hat&coat rack behind the non-strikers end stumps.

[Bornadog]

Re: First Ashes test, Edgbaston - Australia V England

beautiful ball from Lyon and a rash shot from Roy

[whythelongface]

Re: First Ashes test, Edgbaston - Australia V England

beautiful ball from Lyon and a rash shot from Roy

What was he thinking.

Siddle is bowling well. Unlucky not to get Roy earlier.

[Bornadog]

Re: First Ashes test, Edgbaston - Australia V England

Lyon strikes again

[Bornadog]

Re: First Ashes test, Edgbaston - Australia V England

Lyon on fire