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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Sorry for finishing the last one. But the GOAT Jimmy Anderson just bowled a peach.

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London

Ashes

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By *ittlemissTinselTitsCouple
over a year ago

Southampton


"Sorry for finishing the last one. But the GOAT Jimmy Anderson just bowled a peach. "

And there was me thinking they bowled balls lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Sorry for finishing the last one. But the GOAT Jimmy Anderson just bowled a peach.

And there was me thinking they bowled balls lol"

That’s bowling!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Ashes "
2 Ashes

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By *ittlemissTinselTitsCouple
over a year ago

Southampton


"Sorry for finishing the last one. But the GOAT Jimmy Anderson just bowled a peach.

And there was me thinking they bowled balls lol

That’s bowling! "

() ... never heard of fruit being used in sports before lol

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London


"Ashes 2 Ashes "

I’m just back from my camping, had a cold shower (I’m sun burnt) and am now curled up listening to the cricket. Joyous.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Ashes 2 Ashes

I’m just back from my camping, had a cold shower (I’m sun burnt) and am now curled up listening to the cricket. Joyous. "

Listening to TMS is such a soothing activity

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London


"Ashes 2 Ashes

I’m just back from my camping, had a cold shower (I’m sun burnt) and am now curled up listening to the cricket. Joyous.

Listening to TMS is such a soothing activity"

It would only be improved by someone applying aloe vera to my sunburn and maybe a kiss or two.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Ashes 2 Ashes

I’m just back from my camping, had a cold shower (I’m sun burnt) and am now curled up listening to the cricket. Joyous.

Listening to TMS is such a soothing activity

It would only be improved by someone applying aloe vera to my sunburn and maybe a kiss or two. "

Ha, I would offer but worried if I move from my current position in front of the tv we'll never get a wicket

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ouch. Moeen's fingers are fucked

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Need to get rid of this tail end!!!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

WE GOT HIM!!!!!!!

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By *enrietteandSamCouple
over a year ago

Staffordshire

Have that!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yesssss!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Got him,, now finish them off boy’s!!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

3 wickets before lunch would be handy....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The most impressive thing about Khawaja's innings was the fact he was clearly a bit chilly throughout. He tried without the jumper today but it soon went back on.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"The most impressive thing about Khawaja's innings was the fact he was clearly a bit chilly throughout. He tried without the jumper today but it soon went back on."

well spotted.

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London

Yay!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Stoke’s field

*chefs kiss*

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lovely stuff, I knew me sitting doing nothing would help the lads

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By *enrietteandSamCouple
over a year ago

Staffordshire


"Yay!"

Nice snatch that one!

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By *enrietteandSamCouple
over a year ago

Staffordshire


"Yay!

Nice snatch that one!"

Catch.

Got distracted whilst typing

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London


"Yay!

Nice snatch that one!

Catch.

Got distracted whilst typing "

I keep it pure just for you.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

He’s done it again!

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By *enrietteandSamCouple
over a year ago

Staffordshire

Easy easy easy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't know what we were all worried about!

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London

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By *idlandiaMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

What's occurring? I can see the stadium from work but no idea how it's going.

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By *enrietteandSamCouple
over a year ago

Staffordshire


"What's occurring? I can see the stadium from work but no idea how it's going."

Can you see my stump from there?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

One wicket to go,,, bounce them out boy’s!!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Excellent from stokes. I have to say. He’s a genius.

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By *enrietteandSamCouple
over a year ago

Staffordshire


"One wicket to go,,, bounce them out boy’s!!!"

Huzzah!

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London


"Excellent from stokes. I have to say. He’s a genius. "

Would.

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London


"Excellent from stokes. I have to say. He’s a genius.

Would. "

Stokes I mean, not you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"3 wickets before lunch would be handy...."

You can all thank me later, absolutely nothing to do with the genius that is Ben Stokes

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London


"3 wickets before lunch would be handy....

You can all thank me later, absolutely nothing to do with the genius that is Ben Stokes "

Yeah! Good work!

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By *isterPepperMan
over a year ago

Central Swindon

Weird seeing aus take a full session longer to put together pretty much the same score

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Excellent from stokes. I have to say. He’s a genius.

Would.

Stokes I mean, not you "

You’d do me too. Threesome?

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London


"Excellent from stokes. I have to say. He’s a genius.

Would.

Stokes I mean, not you

You’d do me too. Threesome?"

True story. And IN!

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By *idlandiaMan
over a year ago

Birmingham


"What's occurring? I can see the stadium from work but no idea how it's going.

Can you see my stump from there?"

My eyesight isn't that good...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Excellent from stokes. I have to say. He’s a genius.

Would.

Stokes I mean, not you

You’d do me too. Threesome?

True story. And IN! "

Would be interested in seeing how Ben would set the field for that situation and whether he'd declare early or go a little longer. I guess it would depend on the pitch

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London


"Excellent from stokes. I have to say. He’s a genius.

Would.

Stokes I mean, not you

You’d do me too. Threesome?

True story. And IN!

Would be interested in seeing how Ben would set the field for that situation and whether he'd declare early or go a little longer. I guess it would depend on the pitch"

I think I just orgasmed reading that.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Excellent from stokes. I have to say. He’s a genius.

Would.

Stokes I mean, not you

You’d do me too. Threesome?

True story. And IN!

Would be interested in seeing how Ben would set the field for that situation and whether he'd declare early or go a little longer. I guess it would depend on the pitch

I think I just orgasmed reading that. "

Good to hear my efforts as 12th man have galvanised the field, now go our there and do us proud

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By *enrietteandSamCouple
over a year ago

Staffordshire

It’s spitting

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By *isterPepperMan
over a year ago

Central Swindon

Having the lights on has really changed the performance of the ball

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

England need the rain to come quickly!

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By *isterPepperMan
over a year ago

Central Swindon

And it’s back

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My word Pat Cummins is quality! Yorker of the highest order

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Missed it.

What are we all thinking of as an ideal total?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Missed it.

What are we all thinking of as an ideal total?"

I think England are targeting 300 with the pace they've started today. Over 250 will be competitive I reckon

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

I'd have liked to watch this, but I don't have Sky Sports or Now TV.

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By *ulieAndBeefCouple
over a year ago

Manchester-ish

I think a lead between 270 and 300 would make a tempting target for the Aussies to go for the win rather than conserve wickets and play out the draw. So maybe a declaration around tea (or just after lunch the rate Roooooooot is scoring)

B

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London


"I'd have liked to watch this, but I don't have Sky Sports or Now TV.

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I’ve currently got it on radio.

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London

Joe!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Joe!"

Big big wicket that. Luckily England should still have enough batting depth to see them to a decent score but only 150 ahead is looking precarious

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Missed it.

What are we all thinking of as an ideal total?

I think England are targeting 300 with the pace they've started today. Over 250 will be competitive I reckon "

Agreed. Will force Aus to be aggressive and Stokes will have em

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London

Grrrr.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bairstow and Stokes need to build a bit of a partnership if only to calm my nerves.

So far have missed every single wicket this morning.

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London

Oooooerrrr.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Futile review I fear

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oooh actually looks like it might be missing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London

Yasssss!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Balls

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London

Bugger, bugger, bugger.

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London

Moeen

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Stokes's knee still seems to be giving him issues.

Fuck

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Reviewing but his face says he isn't confident

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago

all loved up

I got stood up today as someone got last minute invite to go and watch this lol

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I got stood up today as someone got last minute invite to go and watch this lol

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Usually I would say "their loss" but goodness me it is an intriguing day!!

But sorry to hear you got stood up regardless of the excuse

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I got stood up today as someone got last minute invite to go and watch this lol

Usually I would say "their loss" but goodness me it is an intriguing day!!

But sorry to hear you got stood up regardless of the excuse "

I guess not, thanks for the block

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Great catch, hoping not though

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No way that is a out

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Balls, I don't think we have made enough

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London

I feel quite tense watching this.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have England declared yet?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd love to be proved wrong but unless the majority of tomorrow is called off due to bad weather there is no way the aussies don't win this

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Have England declared yet?"

Not yet, 254-8 I don't think he will unless Robinson or Broad go mad with the bat.

That said give it a couple of overs and I'll be eating my words

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well there goes Robinson

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London

Sighs.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Stay positive, all.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'd love to be proved wrong but unless the majority of tomorrow is called off due to bad weather there is no way the aussies don't win this "

Rain and light rain all day according to the bbc weather app

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London


"Stay positive, all. "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'd love to be proved wrong but unless the majority of tomorrow is called off due to bad weather there is no way the aussies don't win this

Rain and light rain all day according to the bbc weather app"

I hope not! Would hate the weather to rob us of a result of what's been an amazing test match.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Stay positive, all.

"

I genuinely think we can still do this. Stokes is something of a mastermind.

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London


"Stay positive, all.

I genuinely think we can still do this. Stokes is something of a mastermind. "

I believe.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'd love to be proved wrong but unless the majority of tomorrow is called off due to bad weather there is no way the aussies don't win this

Rain and light rain all day according to the bbc weather app

I hope not! Would hate the weather to rob us of a result of what's been an amazing test match."

Maybe I'm just not as much of a purist and just want to win (or in this case not lose)

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Stay positive, all.

I genuinely think we can still do this. Stokes is something of a mastermind.

I believe. "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'd love to be proved wrong but unless the majority of tomorrow is called off due to bad weather there is no way the aussies don't win this

Rain and light rain all day according to the bbc weather app

I hope not! Would hate the weather to rob us of a result of what's been an amazing test match.

Maybe I'm just not as much of a purist and just want to win (or in this case not lose) "

I am also a neutral so naturally always want a result

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Big enough? No not a euphemism, I desperately want to be positive but..

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London

Will be taking my headphones/radio to work tomorrow. It’s going to be good.

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By *handlerMonicaCouple
over a year ago

Leicester

All to play for, could all come down to Moeen's finger......

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If England don't win this, then BazBall has been a total failure and must be ditched.

Having said that, if England win this, then BazBall must be embraced and held up as a shining beacon to all Test playing nations.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If England don't win this, then BazBall has been a total failure and must be ditched.

Having said that, if England win this, then BazBall must be embraced and held up as a shining beacon to all Test playing nations."

There is no middle ground. No room for nuance in the modern game.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If England don't win this, then BazBall has been a total failure and must be ditched.

Having said that, if England win this, then BazBall must be embraced and held up as a shining beacon to all Test playing nations."

This! But some people actually think this

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"If England don't win this, then BazBall has been a total failure and must be ditched.

Having said that, if England win this, then BazBall must be embraced and held up as a shining beacon to all Test playing nations.

There is no middle ground. No room for nuance in the modern game."

Nuance sounds like a French word anyway

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London


"If England don't win this, then BazBall has been a total failure and must be ditched.

Having said that, if England win this, then BazBall must be embraced and held up as a shining beacon to all Test playing nations.

There is no middle ground. No room for nuance in the modern game.

Nuance sounds like a French word anyway"

That actually made me snort.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"All to play for, could all come down to Moeen's finger......"

It really doesn't look good, not necessarily just for this test either.

My dad lives down the road from Ian Salisbury and is debating whether to post a note through the door that just reads "Ashes?"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Needed that

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London

Huzzah!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Definitely needed that wicket. AUS were looking very comfortable in their chase

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

Needed that but still losing miserably..

Should have never declared on Day 1

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Mo is in a bad way.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Mo is in a bad way. "

I know! Might only seem like a finger injury but trying to properly put the revs on the ball as a spinner with that is really painful

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Mo is in a bad way. "

Off again,maybe best to cut our losses and bring in someone else. Rehan Ahmed possibly?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

GOT HIM!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Absolutely gorgeous ball

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Superb

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Like KP just said; absolutely crazy that ML is playing at that delivery though. Especially after the earlier ball in the over

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Mo is in a bad way.

I know! Might only seem like a finger injury but trying to properly put the revs on the ball as a spinner with that is really painful"

It’s clear as well.

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London

Come on!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Ye olde reliable: Stuart Broad

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Steve Smith is an IDIOT

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London

Yassssssss!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Come on!

And yes Steve Smith is an absolute idiot

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Come on!

And yes Steve Smith is an absolute idiot"

Completely sucked into playing that shot. After the scare earlier in the over just get through it.

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London

Roll on tomorrow!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The future of BazBall is precariously positioned.

I am firmly behind the concept and fully believe in this new brand of exciting cricket.

But make no mistake, if England lose then I stalk be asking serious questions about this style of play.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tomorrow I have work start work at 1600 tomorrow, fingers and toes crossed we can wrap it up before then

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fantastic day of test cricket. I think England just have the edge due to getting the wickets of Smith and Labuschagne. A couple of early wickets tomorrow and it's definitely theirs as Australia don't bat as deep.

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity


"Fantastic day of test cricket. I think England just have the edge due to getting the wickets of Smith and Labuschagne. A couple of early wickets tomorrow and it's definitely theirs as Australia don't bat as deep."

We've lost this .. I'm not confident one bit

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By *handlerMonicaCouple
over a year ago

Leicester

All to play for tomorrow, bit of damp in the air early on might be just what we need, give us a chance to nip a couple out. 2nd new ball might end up being crucial too. Can you imagine the atmosphere, Aus need 30 to win, we need 2 wickets, Jimmy & Broady steaming in with a new ball, with The Hollies roaring them on. Would be magical!

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By *awpleasureMan
over a year ago

Sutton Coldfield

Key wicket tomorrow is Kawaja. He's in the form of his life. Get him early doors and it'll go to the wire.

Edgbaston tests are awesome

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By *dward_TeagueMan
over a year ago

wolverhampton

Just got back from Edgbaston, what an absorbing day of test cricket. The game ebbed and flowed and Stokes captaincy is so left field that it’s refreshing to see!

Disappointed that I can’t get a ticket for tomorrow, day five of an Ashes test match with a dodgy weather forecast is sold out!

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By *awpleasureMan
over a year ago

Sutton Coldfield


"Just got back from Edgbaston, what an absorbing day of test cricket. The game ebbed and flowed and Stokes captaincy is so left field that it’s refreshing to see!

Disappointed that I can’t get a ticket for tomorrow, day five of an Ashes test match with a dodgy weather forecast is sold out!"

We're you in the hollies?

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By *dward_TeagueMan
over a year ago

wolverhampton


"Just got back from Edgbaston, what an absorbing day of test cricket. The game ebbed and flowed and Stokes captaincy is so left field that it’s refreshing to see!

Disappointed that I can’t get a ticket for tomorrow, day five of an Ashes test match with a dodgy weather forecast is sold out!

We're you in the hollies?"

No the Upper West Stand

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By *awpleasureMan
over a year ago

Sutton Coldfield


"Just got back from Edgbaston, what an absorbing day of test cricket. The game ebbed and flowed and Stokes captaincy is so left field that it’s refreshing to see!

Disappointed that I can’t get a ticket for tomorrow, day five of an Ashes test match with a dodgy weather forecast is sold out!

We're you in the hollies?

No the Upper West Stand"

I really hope there's play at 2pm. Been a captivating test match so far.

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By *amRod64Man
over a year ago

Gravesend

Was in the Hollies Saturday… just fabulous!

At Lords in 2 weeks

It’s the greatest game / sport in the world for me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Covers coming off....

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By *handlerMonicaCouple
over a year ago

Leicester

Happy days......

Glad I got up early and cracked on with work this morning, can slack off this afternoon

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

14:15 should be the start of play.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Breakthrough!!!!

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By *awpleasureMan
over a year ago

Sutton Coldfield

Khawaja is the new Rahul Dravid. Stubbornly staying in. Got to get him out.

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

Get in there moheen!! Time for stokes to get super aggressive

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Khawaja is the new Rahul Dravid. Stubbornly staying in. Got to get him out. "

Or just get everyone else out!!

Good for Ali

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By *awpleasureMan
over a year ago

Sutton Coldfield


"Khawaja is the new Rahul Dravid. Stubbornly staying in. Got to get him out.

Or just get everyone else out!!

Good for Ali"

Yes super bowling by Mo. Head fell for the trap.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Why is Ollie Robinson being such a prick to Khawaja all match? It’s not a god look

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over a year ago


"Why is Ollie Robinson being such a prick to Khawaja all match? It’s not a god look "

I get it's an Ashes series and a bit of needle is always going to be there but yeah, Robinson's a knob

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

BOWLED HIM YES

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By *handlerMonicaCouple
over a year ago

Leicester

7 overs until the second new ball. Broady chomping at the bit to get hold of it. A lot of drama still to come, I love it!!

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By *ulieAndBeefCouple
over a year ago

Manchester-ish

72 runs or 3 wickets C'mon England!

J

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

ROOOOOOOOOOOOOT

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By *ulieAndBeefCouple
over a year ago

Manchester-ish


"ROOOOOOOOOOOOOT"

Yes! What a catch

J

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By *handlerMonicaCouple
over a year ago

Leicester

Brilliant catch!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Na na na na

Na na na na

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I want to see Julie’s arse.

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

Fair play to the Aussies… gutted that one out…. If only stokes had held onto that catch!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Fair play to the Aussies… gutted that one out…. If only stokes had held onto that catch! "

It's not over yet!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Fair play to the Aussies… gutted that one out…. If only stokes had held onto that catch!

It's not over yet! "

Scratch that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The future of BazBall is precariously positioned.

I am firmly behind the concept and fully believe in this new brand of exciting cricket.

But make no mistake, if England lose then I stalk be asking serious questions about this style of play."

DISGRACE.

BAZBALL MUST GO.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fully blame my employer for not allowing me to stay at home in my lucky position on the sofa today

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By *imbo59seMan
over a year ago

North Norfolk area

Got scaffolding up (for solar panels being installed), blocked my Sky dish, been glued to BBC.....it's been a stressful few hours!

Fair play to the Aussies, but I hate losing to cheats!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Eurgh

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London

Waaaaahhhhh.

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By *handlerMonicaCouple
over a year ago

Leicester

Fair play to Aus, fantastic game of cricket.

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By *mf123Man
over a year ago

with one foot out the door

Any given tuesday

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Honestly though, what a test match! It ebbed and flowed and that finish was as tense as could be. And the best thing? We have 4 more of these to come

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I got stood up today as someone got last minute invite to go and watch this lol

Usually I would say "their loss" but goodness me it is an intriguing day!!

But sorry to hear you got stood up regardless of the excuse

I guess not, thanks for the block "

Just to clarify, _ittlemisscali didn't block me, for some reason I couldn't see the original post so assumed I had been

A dick move from.me even making the comment and now I feel I may have contributed negatively to the thread and to Englan'd performances.

Will do better for the second test!

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By *dward_TeagueMan
over a year ago

wolverhampton

I’m still absolutely gutted at that result

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By *awpleasureMan
over a year ago

Sutton Coldfield

Friday was perfect for batting and to declare with Root on fire ably supported by Robinson, they could have added another 100. A 500 score instead of 395 would've put more pressure on them.

Add to that, not playing your best WK and missing stumpings, dropping catches, plus a crucial no ball. Apart from Head on day 1, I don't remember them spilling anything.

That's why they're no. 1 test team.

Bazball has been exciting but the aussies showed that despite being behind all match that digging in like Khawaja did, got the victory.

Shoehorning Bairstow in reminds me of old England managers trying to pack a midfield of Lampard, Gerrard and scholes when one has to miss out for the good of the team.

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By *outhEastPaulMan
over a year ago

Thames Ditton surrey


"Friday was perfect for batting and to declare with Root on fire ably supported by Robinson, they could have added another 100. A 500 score instead of 395 would've put more pressure on them.

Add to that, not playing your best WK and missing stumpings, dropping catches, plus a crucial no ball. Apart from Head on day 1, I don't remember them spilling anything.

That's why they're no. 1 test team.

Bazball has been exciting but the aussies showed that despite being behind all match that digging in like Khawaja did, got the victory.

Shoehorning Bairstow in reminds me of old England managers trying to pack a midfield of Lampard, Gerrard and scholes when one has to miss out for the good of the team.

"

Totally agree with your comments - Do you think with Mowen probably not going to play in next game they’ll play root as the spinner and bring in Foakes !!

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By *awpleasureMan
over a year ago

Sutton Coldfield


"Friday was perfect for batting and to declare with Root on fire ably supported by Robinson, they could have added another 100. A 500 score instead of 395 would've put more pressure on them.

Add to that, not playing your best WK and missing stumpings, dropping catches, plus a crucial no ball. Apart from Head on day 1, I don't remember them spilling anything.

That's why they're no. 1 test team.

Bazball has been exciting but the aussies showed that despite being behind all match that digging in like Khawaja did, got the victory.

Shoehorning Bairstow in reminds me of old England managers trying to pack a midfield of Lampard, Gerrard and scholes when one has to miss out for the good of the team.

Totally agree with your comments - Do you think with Mowen probably not going to play in next game they’ll play root as the spinner and bring in Foakes !! "

It's either that or go for Will Jacks or some other unproven spinner.

Fact is they need to make room for Foakes somehow. Also, Woakes is excellent at Lords so I'd bring both him and Wood for there and give Jimmy and Robinson a rest until headingley when they will both be required up there due to it traditionally a seamers pitch.

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By *dward_TeagueMan
over a year ago

wolverhampton

I’d keep Jimmy in for Lords, he’s still an incredible bowler. He didn’t bowl badly at Edgbaston he was just slightly undercooked. He’s a rhythm bowler and his recent injury will have cost him valuable game time.

Edgbaston will have done him some good as he got some overs under his belt so as the GOAT and leading wicket taker at Lords (117 and counting) he must play.

Wood for Broad would be my change, Broad looked dead on his feet at the close yesterday and Robinson is the sort of factory floor bowler who will bowl several overs without flagging in the same way that Matthew Hoggard used to. That leaves Wood to bowl short hostile spells of quick and intimidating bowling.

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By *awpleasureMan
over a year ago

Sutton Coldfield

Either Jimmy or stu will be rested. 2 changes at most.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The bowling line up is an interesting conundrum. The good thing about Bazball for battinis a bit of a nightmare for bowling because they get the runs quickly but the bowlers then spend ages out in the middle toiling away which isn't ideal for your 40 and 36 year old front line bowlers and out of retirement spin bowler. Not quite sure what the solution is though

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By *awpleasureMan
over a year ago

Sutton Coldfield


"The bowling line up is an interesting conundrum. The good thing about Bazball for battinis a bit of a nightmare for bowling because they get the runs quickly but the bowlers then spend ages out in the middle toiling away which isn't ideal for your 40 and 36 year old front line bowlers and out of retirement spin bowler. Not quite sure what the solution is though "

Rotation I guess. Woakes, Woods and Potts could all come in.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Rehan Ahmed has been added to the squad for the second test, no other changes

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By *dward_TeagueMan
over a year ago

wolverhampton


"Rehan Ahmed has been added to the squad for the second test, no other changes"

Presumably as cover for Moeen, he’s been in poor form for his county Leicestershire so if he gets picked it would be a massive gamble. The Aussies would target him which, given his youth/lack of experience could ruin his career and wreck our chances of regaining the Ashes.

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By *awpleasureMan
over a year ago

Sutton Coldfield

There's more than enough in this squad to rotate and replenish. Had a feeling theyd hold off from recalling Foakes.

Ben Stokes (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Jonny Bairstow, Stuart Broad, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Dan Lawrence, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

We’re gonna need a new thread mandem (and galdem)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Unbelievable: a thread left hanging on 174!

Unacceptable.

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