The Cricket Thread

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Brilliant toss for Cook to win. Trent Bridge pitches are very, very dry, and obviously there has been some very hot weather in the Midlands over the last week or so. Perfect bowling conditions for the team bowling last, which is why Finn has been preferred to Bresnan, as he'll bang the ball in, using his extra height.

All things said, going well for England, when you consider these overcast conditions are ideal for swing bowlers - 98 for the loss of two wickets (Cook, 13; Root, 30) at lunch.

[Ankit 3,176]

Joe Root is gonna be a big name in test cricket in the coming years. I said it when i saw him making his debut in India and every time i see him play, he looks so good!

I also quite like the looks of Australia's debutant Agar. He looks like a very good spinner.

Siddle gets another and a big one of KP. England could get into trouble now!

[Duppy Conqueror 1,494]

Aussies will be happier at this point marginally. Two of the three wickets down to poor shots. Root down to the bowl. Still plenty of batting to come with Trott,Bell,Bairstow,Prior and a tail that can wag,so we could still get 400plus. and we'll have to see how the England bowlers and fielding does against Aussie batting line-up.

The twists and turns of a test match and series..

[Duppy Conqueror 1,494]

Cheap shot Warner on the field sporting what only a 13 year old would class as a moustache....

[Duppy Conqueror 1,494]

There goes Trott for 48.was looking solid..

[Ankit 3,176]

This can easily turn into a batting collapse! England on thin ice if you ask me! have to be very carefull now!

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

Cheap shot Warner on the field sporting what only a 13 year old would class as a moustache....

Very different perspectives there, we call him Davey 'If only he hit that Pommy cunt harder' Warner.

[Hutcho 8,443]

Lucky England has Great bowlers who can also bat. Need to try and get 300 really.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

We're doing well. Our Batting probably won't hold up against your Bowling. If it does though, we're in with a good chance.

Siddle showing why he's World Class.

[Ankit 3,176]

Siddle is such an asset for a captain. He always gives his 100%. Always! Top class professional.

[Ankit 3,176]

This can easily turn into a batting collapse! England on thin ice if you ask me! have to be very carefull now!

Anderson and Broad and Finn have their work cut out for them now!

[Strike 7,217]

Brilliant toss for Cook to win. Trent Bridge pitches are very, very dry, and obviously there has been some very hot weather in the Midlands over the last week or so. Perfect bowling conditions for the team bowling last, which is why Finn has been preferred to Bresnan, as he'll bang the ball in, using his extra height.

This is sad in hindsight

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

This is sad in hindsight

LOL. Though to be fair, let's wait and see how we go. We could post an ever lower total and this could then prove to be a real dog fight.

[Ollie 4,400]

To be honest, this is what we want in test cricket. Nodody want's to see 500,600 etc on lifeless pitches watching another team bat to save the draw for hours on end. 215 all out is shit but to get the Aussies 60-odd for 4 with 2 of the 4 Watson and Clarke makes our score kinda ok and keeps it very interesting.

[Duppy Conqueror 1,494]

To be honest, this is what we want in test cricket. Nodody want's to see 500,600 etc on lifeless pitches watching another team bat to save the draw for hours on end. 215 all out is shit but to get the Aussies 60-odd for 4 with 2 of the 4 Watson and Clarke makes our score kinda ok and keeps it very interesting.

I think we are still on one day mode.players getting starts then starting to chase the ball and getting out on shots they Don't need to be making in test matches. I didn't see any of the after tea play because I had to go into work but I hear Broad was unable to bowl..if that continues it'll be tough on our 3 other bowlers if any of the aussie batsmen can hang around.with Clarke out that shouldn't be the case this innings tho.

I wasn't too disheartened by our first innings total.it wasn't good but you don't become a top team if you have to rely on one part of the side to win games.

[NishC300 1,865]

Come on England.

Didn't know u watch cricket...

[NishC300 1,865]

Saw the English Innings didn't see the Aussies. What was the reason for their collapse? England were bowled out for 215 courtesy of some sloppy shots.

[NishC300 1,865]

@KonohasOrangeFlash, Are u watching this on GEM or Fox Sports? Is there coverage better than Sky's since I can't seem to find any Gem or Fox Sports streams. Do u know any?