[Cricket] **** England v Australia, 1st Specsavers Ashes Test, Edgbaston. Official match thread ****

[pasty]

Glad Paine chose to bat

 

[Braggfan]

I wish the BBC would finally get rid of Glenn McGrath on TMS. He was just asked the question, “How do you get Smith out? What sort of tactics should you use?” He refused to answer because “he’s an Aussie”. Well if that means you can’t do your job then get off the radio.
Shane Warne always gives insightful views on how you should bowl, he’s quite happy to. McGrath just gives his completely biased opinion that the Australians are essentially superhumans with no flaws. I’m surprised I haven’t heard him say it will be a whitewash yet, although sure he probably has been saying that. He’s so one dimensional, he’s the Robbie Savage of cricket commentary.
If I wanted to hear basic Aussie bravado I could walk into any pub in the world and find an Australian to tell me how Australia will win the Ashes. The point is I want a pundit to tell me about the game rather than just how great the Australian team are.

 

[A1X]

Get Smith out, then I'm happy.

 

[The Wizard]

For once England are bowing a great length, normally a bit too short, today it’s been a perfect mix at a perfect length.

 

[studio150]

I wish the BBC would finally get rid of Glenn McGrath on TMS. He was just asked the question, “How do you get Smith out? What sort of tactics should you use?” He refused to answer because “he’s an Aussie”. Well if that means you can’t do your job then get of the radio.
Shane Warne always gives insightful views on how you should bowl, he’s quite happy to. McGrath just gives his completely biased opinion that the Australians are essentially superhumans with no flaws. I’m surprised I haven’t heard him say it will be a whitewash yet, although sure he probably has been saying that. He’s so one dimensional, he’s the Robbie Savage of cricket commentary.
If I wanted to hear basic Aussie bravado I could walk into any pub in the world and find an Australian to tell me how Australia will win the Ashes. The point is I want a pundit to tell me about the game rather than just how great the Australian team are.

Did he go with his usual 5-0 to Australia predication

 

[The Wizard]

Looks like I spoke too soon, Ben Stokes bowling 3 balls in a row massively down the leg side

 

[Braggfan]

Did he go with his usual 5-0 to Australia predication

I haven't heard him say it, but I'm sure he has predicted that. He's just boring.

 

[The Wizard]

I haven't heard him say it, but I'm sure he has predicted that. He's just boring.

Warne and Michael Clarke are pretty good on Sky, I guess BBC get the off cuts.

 

[Braggfan]

Warne and Michael Clarke are pretty good on Sky, I guess BBC get the off cuts.

I really like Shane Warne. He shares his insights on cricket and its genuinely interesting to hear about he'd approach things. At least when he gives a bit of banter he's got the personality to pull it off. McGrath is about as funny as a kick to the shins.

 

[Titanic]

I really like Shane Warne. He shares his insights on cricket and its genuinely interesting to hear about he'd approach things. At least when he gives a bit of banter he's got the personality to pull it off. McGrath is about as funny as a kick to the shins.

You are joking? Warne is an UTTER ****WIT.

 

[vegster]

Glad Paine chose to bat

I thought it was a brave / foolhardy move. Batting first on our fortress ground with a bit of cloud and a very raucous crowd roaring England on, on the first day of the series was either going to be a statement of intent by the Aussies or a poor decision ….37-3 and its looking a poor call. Still as ever, it's all about getting Smith out.

 

[The Wizard]

You are joking? Warne is an UTTER ****WIT.

I also like Warne, he’s a bit of a deluded Aussie but generally I think he is a proper cricket man, knows his stuff and has a good rapport with the other guys who work on sky creates something enjoyable to watch rather than always the same old boring chat some pundits bring.

 

[vegster]

I wish the BBC would finally get rid of Glenn McGrath on TMS. He was just asked the question, “How do you get Smith out? What sort of tactics should you use?” He refused to answer because “he’s an Aussie”. Well if that means you can’t do your job then get off the radio.
Shane Warne always gives insightful views on how you should bowl, he’s quite happy to. McGrath just gives his completely biased opinion that the Australians are essentially superhumans with no flaws. I’m surprised I haven’t heard him say it will be a whitewash yet, although sure he probably has been saying that. He’s so one dimensional, he’s the Robbie Savage of cricket commentary.
If I wanted to hear basic Aussie bravado I could walk into any pub in the world and find an Australian to tell me how Australia will win the Ashes. The point is I want a pundit to tell me about the game rather than just how great the Australian team are.

McGrath always exudes a smug " aw look " patriotism and apparently is in the same mould as David Warner according to some that have met him.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Get Sir Jimmy back on. Bored of Stokes' shit pies, now.

 

[The Wizard]

Head looks a good player, some wayward bowling from Stokes though.

 

[Braggfan]

You are joking? Warne is an UTTER ****WIT.

I can definitely see why you'd think that. I really like the masterclass stuff he's done on sky sports though. I've always found it fascinating listening to him talk through how he approaches things. I guess I give him some leeway because of that.

 

[The Wizard]

Some poor bowling last few overs, hopefully not letting them off the hook

 

[Pavilionaire]

A lunchtime serving of Steak and Ali Pie there.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

WTAF are they DOING!? Just give Jimmy the ball, FFS, before the great start is completely wasted.

 

[BensGrandad]

Some poor bowling last few overs, hopefully not letting them off the hook

does that coincide with Moeen bowling