[Cricket] The Ashes- England v Australia- 1st Test, Birmingham, June 16 - 20, 2023

[banjo]

 

[The Wizard]

Yeah, this is game over, hopefully the weather saves us.

 

[mikeyjh]

Probably a bit of a reality check - Our attacks is 2 pensioners backed up by erm, not much including a crocked all rounder (who does sometimes "make things happen") and a spinner who was completely unprepared. I hope they prove me wrong but while the team's had a fantastic year, they squad depth looks not great.

 

[Ethelwulf]

Back to earth with a crash . Bairstow will
Unfortunately cop the shit but not his fault he was picked to be a keeper

 

[Audax]

Let's not forget that Warner and Khawaja got off to a good start in the first innings as well, before 2 balls completely changed the picture.

The England attack has enough quality to completely change this with an inspired spell from someone. 280 is still a big target, even with the first 60 knocked off.

 

[banjo]

Yeah, this is game over, hopefully the weather saves us.

Hopefully on and off due to the weather tomorrow, better bowling conditions too. Clutching at hope.

 

[schmunk]

Let's not forget that Warner and Khawaja got off to a good start in the first innings as well, before 2 balls completely changed the picture.

The England attack has enough quality to completely change this with an inspired spell from someone. 280 is still a big target, even with the first 60 knocked off.

One down...

 

[Bold Seagull]

Back to earth with a crash . Bairstow will
Unfortunately cop the shit but not his fault he was picked to be a keeper

No of course not, and personally I'd have probably picked him as a batsman and looked at Duckett or Pope making way rather than Foakes. But while you don't want to lay personal blame, he's a professional sportsman and he's made the bulk of the errors.

 

[Titanic]

The pensioner STRIKES!!

Marnus Labuschagne c †Bairstow b Broad 13 (15b 3x4 0x6) SR: 86.66

78-2

 

[dazzer6666]

Beauty from Broad

 

[HangletonGull]

Get smith tonight game on

 

[Titanic]

 

[vegster]

Really need to get rid of Smith or Kawaga tonight to have a sniff of a win...

 

[Titanic]

Stuart BROAD YOU BEAUTY!!!!

Steven Smith c †Bairstow b Broad 6 (13b 1x4 0x6) SR: 46.15

89-3

 

[dazzer6666]

boom

 

[Beach Hut]

ha, f*** off Smith - out

 

[HangletonGull]

GAME ON

 

[Bodian]

Really need to get rid of Smith or Kawaga tonight to have a sniff of a win...

Let's get 'em both.

 

[WhingForPresident]

It is on!

 

[SweatyMexican]

Need a few more like that. Game on!!