*Official* First Test at Swalec Stadium, Cardiff

[superkingdave]

Ponting's finally managed to persuade Katich to have a bowl, should be interesting

 

[SirBloody Idiot]

If I was Ponting, I would consider bowling Katich to Flintoff early. Anyone with even the slightest bit of mystery to his bowling has the capability of deceiving Flintoff early in his innings.

 

[tooextracool]

If I was Ponting, I would consider bowling Katich to Flintoff early. Anyone with even the slightest bit of mystery to his bowling has the capability of deceiving Flintoff early in his innings.

Looks like Ponting has been listening. Good move IMO.

 

[steds]

why?

Words cannot describe how much I hate him (and his awful keeping)

 

[pup11]

Have been pretty disappointed with the kind of lines both Johnson and Siddle have bowled in general, had they been slightly more accurate, Australia could have been in a commanding position in this game on day 1.

 

[Andre]

Ponting's finally managed to persuade Katich to have a bowl, should be interesting

Yep.

Interesting North hasn't had a bowl. Wonder what would have happened if Watson was fit, I reckon he would have played at 6 and the attack would look that little bit stronger and balanced. Clearly North hasn't been selected as an 'all-rounder' as was talked up in the media. Good thing, too, cause his bowling isn't more than part time.

Obviously, though, you don't select a squad planning for a fit Watson, cause it never happens.

 

[tooextracool]

Words cannot describe how much I hate him (and his awful keeping)

Well if we are to judge him from the 34 balls hes faced, hes comfortably looked the best batsman today. Kept out a really good yorker very early in his innings that most lesser players would have got out to.

 

[SirBloody Idiot]

Haha good call Bumble

 

[S Chanderpaul]

Bradman not so good in the field eh

 

[steds]

Well if we are to judge him from the 34 balls hes faced, hes comfortably looked the best batsman today. Kept out a really good yorker very early in his innings that most lesser players would have got out to.

I never said he couldn't bat.

 

[tooextracool]

Have been pretty disappointed with the kind of lines both Johnson and Siddle have bowled in general, had they been slightly more accurate, Australia could have been in a commanding position in this game on day 1.

Yep Siddle got the most movement and looked the most dangerous but he frequently bowled too short and sent deliveries down the leg side. Perhaps he bowled better than his figures would suggest but he certainly didnt bowl like Hilfenhaus today.

 

[grecian]

Would rather Prior be on strike to Katich, am very worried

 

[TT Boy]

Bradman not so good in the field eh

Has no arm. Makes Jaques look good.

 

[King Pietersen]

Matt Prior's a very aesthetically pleasing batsman to watch. Looking very comfortable out there.

Shot Fred. Definitely playing positively, he seems to surprise himself everytime he gets bat on ball and gives a big smile. What a guy.

 

[superkingdave]

Hmm, these two have already put on 47...seems only a minute ago KP was out

 

[TT Boy]

Does Katich have a googly? If not, then there is no point of him.

 

[S Chanderpaul]

Freddie to smash this new ball about!

 

[steds]

Does Katich have a googly? If not, then there is no point of him.

Think Bumble said he had one earlier.

 

[pup11]

C'mon Mitch, need a good hostile spell from you here mate.

 

[TT Boy]

If England can get through to 320 for 5 at the close, then that would be a pretty good. I would have taken that at the start.