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[WalkingWicket37]

England's batting order is a strange one.

The opening pair is under constant scrutiny. This current pair has the potential but it hasn't quite 'clicked' yet.

Number 3 and 4 aren't firing right now. Ballance is still under the microscope in the early part of his career and Bell hasn't been in form for about 18 months. I want Ballance to come good, but I think we know Bell isn't a pressure player.

Numbers 5 to 8 are among the best in the world! Root, Stokes, Buttler and Ali are exciting players and the future.

9 to 11 are tail enders, there's the potential to wag but it's a bonus not a given.

[Phoenix]

Good to see everyone has been on their best behavior so far

[csnew]

430 all out. Decent effort from starc.

Reckon Warner might just tee off on this pitch

[WalkingWicket37]

430 all out. Decent effort from starc.

Reckon Warner might just tee off on this pitch

It's a slow pitch, so I can see Warner will either sky one early on if he doesn't have a look, or be in for a big one if he get's to grips with it.

[L21]

Really can't stand the review system at the current time.

Probably lost an over in the time it took them to discuss the Anderson glove. Not massive in the scheme of things but for something that seems pretty clear cut, why take so long?

Yes, there was a noise when the ball passed the glove, however, nothing significant to change the on field decision.

The review system was implemented to erase any umpiring shockers. However, it seems to be that using a review for the sake of it is becoming all too common, a bit like the LBW yesterday, Clarke took a review knowing full well the reviews reset the next ball.



 

[uknsaunders]

Plenty of swing on offer and ought to suit Anderson. Only saw a little of the cricket but Aus couldn't bowl a length, it was too full or too short.

Starc swings the ball almost out of the hand which isn't good against batsman who should know how to play swing. The ball has to swing late to be truly effective. That's an opinion from playing at club level though!

[L21]

What a terrible decision from the umpire, making my last post redundant.

Always outside the line.

England bowlers are struggling here. Unsure why they haven't come around the wicket especially with the ball swinging.

[Vitas Cricket]

Interesting Shrey/Masuri Stemguard hybrid from Rodgers.

[Jenko]

Gotta love Joe Roots sympathy for Cook getting hit in the Crown Jewels!!!!!!!

[eddiec]

...and Smith edges it into middle stump?

[Alvaro]

Gotta love Joe Roots sympathy for Cook getting hit in the Crown Jewels!!!!!!!

That's possibly the end of that particular 'right kind of family'...

[wcc]

The big wicket of Smith!!

[WalkingWicket37]

As well as England batted (after the start they got off to) I can't help but feel Australia are in the better position here.
 
Trailing by 285 at tea on the 2nd day with 8 1st innings wickets in hand, England need to do something in the last session today to swing it back in their favour.

[wcc]

As well as England batted (after the start they got off to) I can't help but feel Australia are in the better position here.
 
Trailing by 285 at tea on the 2nd day with 8 1st innings wickets in hand, England need to do something in the last session today to swing it back in their favour.

Does feel that way at the moment to me, big session coming up!

[Neon Cricket]

Interesting Shrey/Masuri Stemguard hybrid from Rodgers.

Spotted that, I'd presume Masuri have got patents on the design haven't they?