Ashes: First Test

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Ashton Agar will play is the breaking news.

At some point this stops being funny, and becomes embarrasing, Agar's fifty will be that point.. Sincerely hope he doesnt get it.

well in a way the england batters are going to be loving this as well as hating it- there is nothing for the bowlers out there

not very sodding fun from here. they are a bit of a shambles.. again.

He's just broke a record that had stood since 1902! Seriously England come on.

Anybody know how serious Broads injury is?

mystiroakey wrote:well in a way the england batters are going to be loving this as well as hating it- there is nothing for the bowlers out there

if a four year old clobber can do this a good batting side would be amazing .. but india aren't playing.

hampo171 wrote:He's just broke a record that had stood since 1902! Seriously England come on.

Anybody know how serious Broads injury is?

defining moment in the ashes.. they day they broke the back of englands attack. Ashes are won and lost on these moments.,

Fifty run win in the third test was pretty decisive only made close by a late English stand. Any South African who tells you that they were more nervous about that, then they were about being eight down with six overs to go is lying.

Fifty run win in the third test was pretty decisive only made close by a late English stand. Any South African who tells you that they were more nervous about that, then they were about being eight down with six overs to go is lying.

Which team is more embarressed at the moment!

What a mess of a test match this is..

kingraf wrote:Fifty run win in the third test was pretty decisive only made close by a late English stand. Any South African who tells you that they were more nervous about that, then they were about being eight down with six overs to go is lying.

 i dont think you remember the game well enough tbh. we were going for the win, because we had to. and we should have done- we just choked, In a way quite reminecent if a SA choke

Still reckon that stumping was out!  

I think England are in serious trouble. no teeth at all. siddle is going to see aussie home.

well played to a better side.

agar going to get top score of the first innings- you would have got 1000/1 on that!

unbelivable.. Well played though!!


Agar

he could get a double hundred.. seriously. this innings is far from over. I reckon 300 by tea.

Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.
Only England eh?

Terrific innings from Ashton Agar. 50 on debut.

I am going to turn this off and do some work- I am getting annoyed..

Who says Test cricket is dull !!!!!

Just getting ridiculous now.

294-8 needing fifty to win... New ball... Only a choke could have lost that, ey Mystir???



Bless you

294-8!

why point out the score at that point lol. does that validate your argument better

     

Shades of Tino Best.. This is getting out of hand...

you'll learn once your out of nappies that being a good winner when you are up makes it easier when your team slump.

smuggery is for idiots.

That's 50 for Phillip Hughes!.

Well batted Phillip.

The long sleeved shirt whilst batting is, and always will be, a good look.

England cannot control a game. they could have had nearly a ton lead but now aussie will have that.

very very poor. very poor.

Agar- top scorer  

Im off to the gym now, havent worked out this week. And I have a few British ex-pats to go laugh at... Cheers Mystir... bless your union Jack-covered heart

This is quite remarkable. The lad has batted really well , once he survived those first few overs (and the stumping benefit of doubt) , and it now seems Australia might even get a lead !

Some awful bowling from Finn , and the fact that Broad apparently still can't bowl , has really hurt England.

From looking like a runaway , this match is back on an even standing...not sure what England can try next to be honest...perhaps a bit more outside off - too many leg side tucks for one now.

Fifty for Hughes  

Bet England wish they hadn't changed the rules - would have much rather gone off for lunch twenty minute ago !

Australia nearly level

Australia going to get a lead.

Embarrasing times.

Watching this game is like being addicted to crack cocaine. To many up and downs for my liking

kingraf wrote:Im off to the gym now, havent worked out this week. And I have a few British ex-pats to go laugh at... Cheers Mystir... bless your union Jack-covered heart

 Off you trott whippersnapper.

I just hope we have got them out by the time you have got back

This is just faintly ridiculous. 117/9, heading for a sizeable lead after a masterclass of swing bowling by Anderson, and steady spin from Swann.

Then a few runs later, Prior stumped Agar to bowl the Aussies out for 135. Only the third umpire somehow misses it, and England strive to serve up some terrible bowling, mixed up with a fantastic counter-attack from Agar.

Now England, who had a match-winning first innings lead in their grasp, will have to bat well on a beauty of a pitch with good conditions. Once we get that last wicket of course!

England still favourites for me, Australia don't have anyone in Anderson's class, nor a spinner in Swann's class.

Extraordinary. Australia are level!. Who could have though that possible after that Anderson spell. Perhaps Cook should bring Root or KP on to break partnership. Stuart Broad is called up to bowl at last, he didn't look very comfortable on the field.

Scores are level ... FFS

Broad is on...... come on lad

edged for 4.. oh my days

This is like winning the lottery but losing the ticket

this is just a dagger to the heart of England supporters again.  they are just too poor too often to follow and enjoy.  this ashes are going to go aussies way.  they are better, end of.

Agar could end up being the highest average batter of all time shortly and is a no. 11

oh Fordyce and the bland cowpat corp are loving seeing England man sausage it up.

Long way to go before the Ashes - or even the match- are decided.

But from being down and out an hour or so ago the Australians are certainly level , possibly even in front if they can push this lead further after lunch ...

Will be the happier team over lunch , just because of the comeback.

Well played young Agar  

Love Test Cricket : always expect the unexpected !

What a performance, whatever mystiroakey's problem is i dont get. Stunning from the young man and a joy to watch, this is what will bring more people into watching test cricket

"whatever mystiroakey's problem is i dont get"]

I havent got one. But i dont get yours!

Well played Agar.  

It's a lovely track for batting, England still favourites because Australia have to bat last.

Right, I'm off to read the Times and do a couple of Sudoku puzzles. Maybe when I get back, England will be batting? Probably too much to ask!

mystiroakey wrote:"whatever mystiroakey's problem is i dont get"]

I havent got one. But i dont get yours!

Around this being awful for cricket...

Thi is why the Ashes is the pinnacle of cricket

You have got the wrong end of the stick. Take your time to read what was said again

Sorry mate, must have read it quickly

thats ok- I take it it may have been the mess of a test match comment.

TBH this game is taking its toll on me.. Its just to much to handle for my old heart

First day. Aus skittle england for 215- on the up. England then pounce back to even the game with 4 late wickets. England on the up.

Second day. first session.. England skittle Aus -well on the up and  then Aus get a last stand of 110 NO!!!-

Its crazy stuff- Could this be the ashes to beat all ashes... It has started that way.

The most frustrating ashes for an England fan since we were last a poor team definitely.

I think it'll be a contest but I think those who talked England up will be red faced come the end.