*Official* 1st Test at the SWALEC Stadium

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If Australia lose this test I think both Haddin and Watson will be dropped for Lords. Pretty result dependant though.

edit: Actually now that I think about it more I think Haddin would get another game or two.

Both are lucky to be on the tour given recent performances but I doubt that they will be dropped as it isn't Boof's way

 

[OverratedSanity]

That kind of review shouldn't happen. Just holds up the game. 80-over reset rule needs a rethink.

Need to be 3 possibilities for drs imo.

1)clearly hitting in line/outside line : Decision reversed

2) Umpires call: you don't lose a review

3) Taking the piss: Like if it's hitting a mile outside off and the bowler still reviews or if a batsman's trapped lbw halfway up middle stump: You lose drs privileges for your team for the whole match.

 

[Antihippy]

Actually is this the first time where both England and Australian 8-11 have 3 left handed batsmen and 1 right handed batsman?

 

[Jono]

Great catch.

 

[King Pietersen]

All over. Jimmeh amazing with the new ball. Very nice lead going into the 2nd innings.

 

[duffer]

Weak

 

[sledger]

weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

 

[Stace]

Root is a ****ing god!!

 

[Gnske]

Root getting a bit cheeky with this catch

 

[wpdavid]

Both are lucky to be on the tour given recent performances but I doubt that they will be dropped as it isn't Boof's way

Especially Haddin, you'd think. I have no idea who the reserve keeper is, but it was only 18 months ago that Haddin was habitually rebuilding the Aus innings against England, so there's a fair bit of psychology there, on both sides. Plus Lehmann probably like the fact that he's a complete ****. Watson may be another matter if he fails in the 2nd innings. More of a prick than a ****, but something of a downhill skier anyway.

 

[morgieb]

Welch, that was bad.

 

[Antihippy]

Terrible innings. Great bowling but we gave out some really soft dismissals.

 

[grecian]

What does Jimmeh need to do to average over 30 for the series now?

 

[sledger]

Honestly don't think it's especially surprising that England have polished this mob off for a pretty modest total tbh. All the talk of them being overwhelming favourites has been massively ott.

 

[duffer]

A crumb of comfort for me would be that the Channel Nein team would be hilarious to listen to if Australia are losing. Might go look for a stream somewhere

 

[sledger]

What does Jimmeh need to do to average over 30 for the series now?

Start turning out for Australia.

 

[Pothas]

We just bowled out the tail with consummate ease. That never happens.

 

[GIMH]

Ah when it's better than even I hoped for, you know it's good

 

[morgieb]

A crumb of comfort for me would be that the Channel Nein team would be hilarious to listen to if Australia are losing. Might go look for a stream somewhere

I think I've heard more Poms than Aussies commentate on Nine, tbh.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

What does Jimmeh need to do to average over 30 for the series now?

Pop a rib again probably.