1st Test, Edgbaston, Birmingham

[Son Of Coco]

What were the odds being offered on Root getting 50 yesterday and then getting out? It would have to have been around $1.01 wouldn't it?

 

[Stowford Mess]

I believe Ben Stokes to be the 3rd best batsmen on either team behind Smith and Root. Possible argument for Warner before his ban. He’s gonna be a huge factor in this series.

 

[Starfighter]

So Buttler is batting above both Stokes and Bairstow now? Interesting. Bit of a downgrade for Bairstow.

 

[harsh.ag]

Bairstow likes batting 6-7 afaik

 

[Flem274*]

i thought that was out but ive had a couple

bairstow definitely better coming in low where his open gate cant be exploited

 

[Son Of Coco]

i thought that was out but ive had a couple

bairstow definitely better coming in low where his open gate cant be exploited

I'd be interested to see it again too. I thought it was pretty close.

 

[Starfighter]

Already feels like these two can only get themselves out.

 

[mr_mister]

Aussies......Any ideas if Ch 9 mobile app will stream this? Got a party here at mine tonite and I'm not sure the cricket will go down too well.

It sure does. Nine now. Free sign up

 

[GIMH]

What were the odds being offered on Root getting 50 yesterday and then getting out? It would have to have been around $1.01 wouldn't it?

At least he made 50 though.

 

[Starfighter]

Love the Kim Jong-Un mask.

Why the **** is Pattinson bowling around the wicket? Do they learn nothing?

 

[trundler]

Pointless bowling so far

 

[Flem274*]

kim jong is a well known 400* cricketer i believe

i think there was a state news article to that effect a few years back anyway

 

[flibbertyjibber]

kim jong is a well known 400* cricketer i believe

i think there was a state news article to that effect a few years back anyway

I'd love him and Putin to take each other on in sport. Be some battle.

 

[Starfighter]

When it comes to bowling skills/technique. At the start of their careers these two could swing the ball away beautifully. Now they've had plenty of injuries, but I find it hard to believe they can only bowl it with the seam straight rather than getting it on a bit of an angle which, especially if it's a little wobbly, will move the ball off the surface.

 

[GotSpin]

Stop bowling around the wicket ****

 

[trundler]

I don't know what they're trying to achieve here. Stop Stokes from going over extra cover like Viv?

 

[slippy888]

Peter Siddle ls way past his best with the ball I don't know why Aussies pick him

 

[Starfighter]

I'd love him and Putin to take each other on in sport. Be some battle.

I'd back Putin. 30 years older but I'd bet he's still fitter.

 

[slippy888]

Australia Must pick Starc even if he is only 70 percent of the bowler he was he better than these lot really.

 

[Starfighter]

Like, what's wrong with having a guy at third man, after yesterday's play? No sign of the much needed collapse.