1st Test, Edgbaston, Birmingham

[aussie tragic]

hope it rains and this match is a no result, but we have enough play for a Siddle 50 and fiver-fer

Seriously if you don't care about the result, why visit this thread?

 

[OverratedSanity]

Ugly bunch of cricketers from both teams aren't they

I mean their faces. Not a lot of good looking blokes

This is why Alastair Cook shouldn't have retired

 

[Starfighter]

Go away Warne.

 

[Spikey]

warne has been on commentary for 10 words and he's said intent already

 

[cnerd123]

Broad's kinda pretty tbf, and Root looks like Ellen.

i don't really notice the number and names on the shirt tbh. i mean, if i look for them, they're there, but if i'm just watching the game and following the ball it doesn't really bother me

plus Uzzie's wearing a sweater - doesn't that cover the name and number anyways?

don't see the fuss. it's fine. makes life easier for casual followers too, and isn't that what we want?

 

[flibbertyjibber]

So Warne's back? Urgh.

We are lumbered with the prick when Australia don't tour so were always going to get him in an ashes summer. So many better to pick from than him so no idea why they don't use them.

 

[trundler]

Come on, guys. Cummins is hot.

 

[Spintolose]

Get The Brumrah on now, clean these guys up before the sun comes out. ?

 

[Uppercut]

What's the point of the ugly, meaningless numbers on shirts, surely their name gives them away. Plus, it's England, half the players are wearing jumpers with no numbers/names anyway

The names and numbers both need to **** off. Test cricket is the most beautiful sport. It's like smearing shite across the Mona Lisa.

 

[Spark]

Seriously if you don't care about the result, why visit this thread?

Bloke has a point here.

 

[morgieb]

We are lumbered with the prick when Australia don't tour so were always going to get him in an ashes summer. So many better to pick from than him so no idea why they don't use them.

Thought he wasn't on comms last year for the non-England Tests? Made me think they'd go Ponting as the Aussie commentator.

 

[social]

Warner to be dropped before end of series

Awful decision but horrible innings

 

[cnerd123]

Seriously if you don't care about the result, why visit this thread?

i care about the result

the result that ensures that maximum amount of waaahs from both teams

this morning off to a really good start already. Siddle picked, imperfect umpiring, poor reviewing, and a lot of boos for Warner. Everyone is nice and angsty now. Hope this keeps up.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Warner to be dropped before end of series

Awful decision but horrible innings

Hope so, not like you have anyone better.

 

[TheJediBrah]

This is why Alastair Cook shouldn't have retired

He was the only cricketer the missus knew. She still asks if he's playing whenever the cricket is on, even if it's the Big Bash.

 

[Starfighter]

What's with the janky camera angle? Also the swing has largely disappeared already. It's only been seven overs ifs, I was looking forward to watching it hoop around.

 

[trundler]

He was the only cricketer the missus knew. She still asks if he's playing whenever the cricket is on, even if it's the Big Bash.

Oh wow, there's some hope for me then

 

[Starfighter]

That's a nice shot.

 

[Spark]

What's with the janky camera angle? Also the swing has largely disappeared already. It's only been seven overs ifs, I was looking forward to watching it hoop around.

Duke ball tends to swing more when the lacquer has come off, no? So maybe in the afternoon.

 

[cnerd123]

fun fact - in HK club cricket we play in whites with our names and numbers on our backs

HK cricket once again leading the way for the rest of the world. You're welcome.