Ashes 2017/18

[dadnlad]

as long as we make sure every wicket is precious and then that smug grin can be returned

 

[waspish]

Roots the key but if he does go early the rest of them should think like it’s a 1 day match needing 170 of 50 overs. It’s all in the mind.

 

[DelToro]

Roots the key but if he does go early the rest of them should think like it’s a 1 day match needing 170 of 50 overs. It’s all in the mind.

Except in a 1 day game there are fielding restrictions, power plays and restrictions on the number of overs per bowler.

1 day rules are designed to favour the batting team. This isn't a 1 day game, no matter how much any player might like to think it is so.

 

[Bill Walker]

I honestly don’t know why I’m doing this to myself as I’m certain as can be it will all end in tiers but those 4 you mention right there are capable of taking us close to the target. That’s not even including Overton who has shown he can score a fair few runs too. I’m not including Broad as he’s not geared towards these situations and although Jimmy can play a shot or two, it’s not happening if it comes down to him.

Can’t believe I’m getting my hopes up, especially as Lyon is turning it square....

tears.....:)

Even if England lose, its shown they will not necessarily lose the tour 5-0, (as I thought)
There is fight in the old dog so to speak, ohh and the barmy army were fantastic in that last session.

 

[mccity]

Even if we lose a strong batting performance and any score of 250+ would be a good outcome. It might give us a positive mental boost and a bit of momentum going forwards knowing that our bowlers can give these guys a good game, as well as clearing up some of the negativity about our own batting.

But this is England in Australia and that normally doesn't end well regardless.

 

[mccity]

Great start. Woakes gone for 5. Only took2 balls, the snicko strikes again

 

[foetus]

Not the start england wanted

 

[RadcliffeRick]

No hot spot, no deviation, batsman reviewed but snicko "found" a noise......HHHmmm

 

[mccity]

Australia have been getting some god tier reviews. Reminds me of Nadal in the tennis

 

[mccity]

Well that's that. Root caught for 67