*Official* First Test at the Gabba

[Prince EWS]

Don't think that was anyone's session. The wicket looks excellent for batting and really doesn't look like it's giving much to the bowlers. So that being said, I definately don't think you could say it's advantage England.

Yeah that's why I'd say it was Australia's session, just. Don't think England would've taken 86/2 at the start of play if they knew the pitch would play like it did, especially if you told them Cook would be one of the not out batsmen.

 

[Spudsy2061]

The Sofa's giving the session to England. Quite decent but I think once two of the following three: Cook, KP, or Prior falls then you can kiss the 1st innings goodbye at least.

 

[NasserFan207]

Katich and Cook are both pretty dire technically. Lets leave it there.

 

[joels344]

Very good session of cricket. I must say that Pietersen looks sharp today and other than the dropped catch by Doherty, he looks good.

 

[Burgey]

Decent session.

Going to bed for a bit. Try not to miss me too much.

Enjoy waking up to about 197 all out you ****.

 

[pasag]

Yeah England can really make merry in the next session.

Love the Gabba Test, probably my favourite Ashes Test in either country.

 

[Nate]

The good thing about Alastair Cook is

 

[BoyBrumby]

Decent session.

Going to bed for a bit. Try not to miss me too much.

Lunch breaks are killers. Debating whether to go for a walk round the block. Times like these I wish I smoked.

Even session, maybe just England's session because need to do damage early doors here at the Gabba.

Reckon the pitch is actually playing a little bit like Cardiff in 2009.

'Strayla's marginally IMHO, especially if you do the Boycott trick of taking two wickets off the score.

Looks a 400-par pitch to me, no demons at all.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Love the Gabba Test, probably my favourite Ashes Test in either country.

Only cos you lot always win it.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

The good thing about Alastair Cook is

the fact he is still there at lunch.

 

[Burgey]

Only cos you lot always win it.

Haha, well there is that.

 

[NasserFan207]

There was definite turn though, Swann should be interested.

 

[TumTum]

Katich and Cook are both pretty dire technically. Lets leave it there.

They both have ugly techniques, but Katich's works.

 

[Somerset]

Agree with the majority that its about an even game after the first session - would've been Australia's had Doherty managed to hold onto Cook, although in saying that I don't think Cook'll last much longer TBH. As for the referral, I think it was worthwhile using it - it was a reasonably close call and had it been given England would've been 2 down in the first half hour.

 

[NasserFan207]

They both have ugly techniques, but Katich's works.

I put £20 on Cook topscoring this ashes for England btw. Amazing odds given he's an opener.

 

[Furball]

Lunch breaks are killers. Debating whether to go for a walk round the block. Times like these I wish I smoked.



'Strayla's marginally IMHO, especially if you do the Boycott trick of taking two wickets off the score.

Looks a 400-par pitch to me, no demons at all.

So you're awarding the session to Australia based on the fact that 86/4 looks bad, despite Australia rarely threatening?

 

[TumTum]

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This has been England's session. However this is our turf and things can change quickly, even if England could be 2/200 at tea.

 

[pietersenrocks]

The good thing about Alastair Cook is

...his pull stroke.

 

[Adamski]

There was definite turn though, Swann should be interested.

He will be doing a lot of work methinks. Can see it being tight with Swann being crucial.

 

[Son Of Coco]

...his pull stroke.

Speaking from experience?