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[King pair]

As i was born in sydney and live in england, im rather smug this afternoon with trott cook and peterson gone! im not entirely sure itll last long though

[cricketbadger]

even as an England fan, I do like that the Aus bowling attack is very competitive, giving us plenty to think about and a challenge. Must admit I'd rather see us beat them in some closely fought games, rather than thrashing them like we did with the Indians a couple of years back. I think if we can make it to 300 that wont be such a bad effort and a challenge for them to match with their batting line up. Do like the look of Smith and Haddin at 6 and 7, decent players

[RoCo Da Pixie]

5 down now. I think we need a big score from Bairstow or Prior to get a decent total.

[Buzz]

Really unimpressed with Ian Bell - only one single, 6 fours and 56 dot balls. Really - I guy who has played 89 test matches should be good enough to rotate the strike better than that.

[Wedge2408]

Super Siddle!! Great effort to perform when it matters on the big stage...

[RoCo Da Pixie]

Sidde with 5. Prior gone

[rawpace]

Brainless from prior. Hope the tail wags!

[MJB3]

Not really a fan of Strauss in the comm box. Doesn't give as much of an insight as I hoped and doesn't seem to want to slag off his mate's batting

[tim2000s]

Falling apart... Between tests, players should play county 4 day cricket, not ODI and T20... The one that got bell was a beauty though.

Still don't really understand why Cook chose to bat.

[Vic Nicholas]

Siddle has five as Prior has a brain explosion.

I reckon the Oz bowlers have been somewhat underwhelming today, but English batsmen have been donating their wickets to a worthy cause.

Strange, strange day.

[tim2000s]

Siddle has five as Prior has a brain explosion.

I reckon the Oz bowlers have been somewhat underwhelming today, but English batsmen have been donating their wickets to a worthy cause.

Strange, strange day.

You couldn't be much more right. Out of all the wickets to fall so far today, possibly only Root and Bell were actually got out. The others were daft shot selection.

Would be a good time for Broad to get a ton at his home ground... Unlikely though.

[Wedge2408]

Falling apart... Between tests, players should play county 4 day cricket, not ODI and T20... The one that got bell was a beauty though.

Still don't really understand why Cook chose to bat.

Agreed, it is madness to not play 4 day cricket whilst a test series is on, t20 will not help form at all.

Also, Siddle has definitely bowled a couple of ripping deliveries in this innings (root and bell wickets) along with a few ordinary ones.

[tc2584]

I would love to be proven wrong, but cant see Broad getting a ton! Without wishing to jinx him, Bairstow is looking solid

[wayward_hayward]

While Siddle has bowled well for his fifer, Starc and Pattinson, in particular, have been a bit underwhelming considering the conditions. I can't see too many high scores unless the conditions improve, with the spin Agar was getting.

[ProCricketer1982]

Falling apart... Between tests, players should play county 4 day cricket, not ODI and T20... The one that got bell was a beauty though.

Still don't really understand why Cook chose to bat.

Root#s was a beauty.. Bell's was just a 'good' ball. For a guy who''s played 80+ tests he should do better. Yet again showing his frailties and so far my prediction of him averging less than 35 this ashes is on track.. hopefully he'll prove me wrong though. Prior brainless shot, Trott just played a really poor shot. Cook was got how we know everyone should bowl to him