The summer of test cricket - Ashes 2023

[TheLoneRanger]

Expensive 5 drops for the Aussies today, especially Brooke, cost 80 runs.

England 283

Australia 61/1

 

[exiledclaseboy]

Aussies not exactly Bazballing it up this morning. Very watchful. England have bowled really well too.

 

[JustJack]

2-1 will do for the Aussies by the looks of things.

 

[exiledclaseboy]

2-1 will do for the Aussies by the looks of things.

Aye they’re in no rush. Can’t say I blame them.

 

[Swanjaxs]

Root just mugged Carey off :lol:

 

[JackSomething]

The Australian tactics could be coming back to bite them in the arse here. Surely reliant on Steve Smith to guide them to a first innings lead. If England are batting again before the end of the day this could yet turn into another enthralling Test match, despite the best efforts of the Aussies.

 

[Skippyjack]

Australia have had a disastrous day, yet are only 58 behind

 

[exiledclaseboy]

That’s probably Smith’s last innings in the UK. Prick.

 

[exiledclaseboy]

This series just keeps on giving. Absolutely fantastic stuff.

 

[Muteswan]

I’ve been watching cricket for a very long time and this is possibly the best series I’ve seen with regard to the “cricket” played. Really enjoying this.

 

[exiledclaseboy]

I’ve been watching cricket for a very long time and this is possibly the best series I’ve seen with regard to the “cricket” played. Really enjoying this.

You may be older than me but I’ve loved cricket since I was a kid in the 70s and I fully agree. This has been magnificent.

 

[Muteswan]

You may be older than me but I’ve loved cricket since I was a kid in the 70s and I fully agree. This has been magnificent.

I was a kid in the 50’s.
I saw Cowdrey, Barrington Trueman and the like. Nothing better than now.

 

[waynekerr55]

Good start thus far!

 

[JustJack]

Australians looking tired and going through the motions

Such a shame this isn't the decider

 

[JustJack]

The potential irony of England not winning the match because they declare too late would be poetic.