The Ashes 2010/2011

[Simon-JG-hr]

Due to other commitments (essentially an opportunity to wear black tie - a rarity in Plymouth), I missed the morning sessiin for the first time, listened to the afternoon session on TMS though. What a great day, shame there's not quite enough in the pitch to convert it into a win. A true captain'a innings - top three leading from the front.

Very impressed that this seems to be a team which performs at its best under pressure - a welcome change for an England cricket team...

[nicwing]

I feel like I was partially responsible for that Iperformance because of my overwhelming optimism

In that case... keep it up!

[Juniortubed]

I feel like I was partially responsible for that performance because of my overwhelming optimism

[moidoid]

Bodes well for the rest of the series if we can get out of this one! The Aussies will be demoralised and we'll know that we don't have too much to fear from the bowling.

Things are looking up! Great show of character last night.

[nicwing]

First night I haven't had the radio on all night and that happens. You can be sure I won't have it on tonight either!!

Mate of mine is there and just texted me that he overheard Sir Geoff leaving the ground saying England did well but against "shite bowling"

[Juniortubed]

Yup I still stand by my prediction (well I don't have much choice do I)

[El Catador]

Owizee?



Ashes you say?
I've a pile right here!

[Monkey Nuts]

Very frustrating day

Anderson was superb this morning, but hats off to Hussey and Haddin for hanging in and then making hay.

Gonna take something special to save it from here. Possible but........

England haven't really been at their best in this game and will only improve as the series goes on, so all is not lost by any means.

Juniortubed - your 3-1 prediction does of course mean we were going to lose a test match along the way - maybe this is the one eh???

[Simon-JG-hr]

Devastated that Anderson didn't pick up a wicket after that early spell. It's a shame that Dar bottled the second lbw decision having just got one wrong by mere millimetres...

[Juniortubed]

O.k so we didn't take any wickets........anyone for rain?!

Don't worry it's a best of 5 competition!

[Juniortubed]

England have been unlucky and I'm not just saying that.....still you can't be unlucky consistently.....keep putting the ball in the right areas and we will take wickets

[Simon-JG-hr]

This is a ridiculous session this morning. Early start today, and what a session of cricket it has been.

How on earth has Anderson not taken a wicket yet this morning? It has to be the best spell to have not picked up a wicket in a very long while...

[Puff Scotty]

Nope I stand by my decision entirely, as you recall England were hammered in the first test of the 2005 Ashes and we should have won that series 3-1 (well in theory we should have!)

"That's the spirit George. If all else fails a total pigheaded unwillingness to look facts in the face will see us through."

Jolly well said young man! there's hope for you yet...up & at 'em!

[Juniortubed]

Gettin a bit edgy yet mate? & that's only day one!

Nope I stand by my decision entirely, as you recall England were hammered in the first test of the 2005 Ashes and we should have won that series 3-1 (well in theory we should have!)

"That's the spirit George. If all else fails a total pigheaded unwillingness to look facts in the face will see us through."

[nicwing]

I will go with Sir Geoff's view that we won't know if England got a good score until we see what the diggers get in their first innings.

Long way to go yet but it would help if Broad could get a hat-trick!