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[edge]

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

Haven't been able to find a good photo of it but even if they have, nothing to stop Rogers getting hold of a stemguard and fitting it onto a Shrey if that works. Guess he just doesn't like the new masuri lids.

[smilley792]

We're the Aussies expecting a walk over?

There bowling was poor. As if they expecting to steam through us.

There batting seems very impatient too.

[Vic Nicholas]

We're the Aussies expecting a walk over?

There bowling was poor. As if they expecting to steam through us.

There batting seems very impatient too.

Only Warner could say that he was dismissed by a remotely good ball - and even then, he could have easily left it rather than wafting at it.

All the rest should hang their heads in shame as they threw their wickets away through stupidity. Smith, Clarke and Voges all batting like they were in a one dayer (it is five days guys, it's OK to play out maidens) and Rogers tried to manufacture a shot to a ball that was too full to attempt a cut - obviously a sign of nerves in the 90's.

The pitch is offering nothing to the bowlers. As accurately as the English bowlers bowled at times today, the pitch offered them nothing and ultimately the Aussie batsmen gave their wickets away because of their big egos.

Dumb cricket. But I am sure they will learn from the error of their ways.

[csnew]

On the verdict, saying that Starc has a ankle injury. Another aussie bowler biting the dust?

[Sam]

On the verdict, saying that Starc has a ankle injury. Another aussie bowler biting the dust?

My view was if it was very serious they wouldn't have risked bowling him especially when into the tail.

[FattusCattus]

Boycott said in his TMS round-up he thought he had a front foot injury, so I wonder how much that is true?

[Seniorplayer]

Starcs bowling didn't deserve a five for
The shot regal Smith got out to was village cricket.

[skip1973]

Starcs bowling didn't deserve a five for
The shot regal Smith got out to was village cricket.

So you agree Balance didn't deserve 61?

[procricket]

I thought starc bowled well in patches and bowls wicket taking balls, Ballance was not dropped yes rode his look this is test match cricket against the way side in the world.

[skip1973]

I thought starc bowled well in patches and bowls wicket taking balls, Ballance was not dropped yes rode his look this is test match cricket against the way side in the world.

He is still inconstant, his red ball cricket isn't as good as it should be.

[Neon Cricket]

The shot regal Smith got out to was village cricket.

Just very good bowling IMO - saw Smith coming and fired it down leg for the stumping, not much else Smith could've done other than smother it

[L21]

Ballance didn't deserve a 61, however, he stuck around long enough to achieve one, think of that what you will.

Same as Starc, probably didn't deserve 5 for, but stuck at it and managed to achieve it. Don't be surprised if Broad bowls a load of tosh but picks

Glad to see Saint Smith failing, had enough of the stories backing him, no doubt he is an excellent cricketer but doesn't guarantee he is going to hit a shed load every innings.

To get runs on this wicket players are going to need to graft, just look at Rogers, Root, Ballance and Moeen. Batted well but not without luck going their way on numerous occasions.

Bring on day 3

[uknsaunders]

Is Starc injured?, all I see is news about the injury on day 1 and he bowled day 2.

[wcc]

Just very good bowling IMO - saw Smith coming and fired it down leg for the stumping, not much else Smith could've done other than smother it

How i seen that also, fired it down leg and the positon Smith had got into he couldnt get his feet across so just hung the bat at the ball.

Big morning coming up here, we all know how England are at wrapping up the tail 

[csnew]

Watson must have the worst record with reviews! Gone lbw again