1st Test, Edgbaston, Birmingham

[Gob]

When will it rain?

 

[Burgey]

Really missed Anderson’s ability to bowl economically, dry up an end.

It’s been really ill-disciplined though. Doesn’t help that Ali was so bad I suppose.

 

[mr_mister]

Also I think Smith's tons to tests ratio is now third behind Bradman and Headley

 

[mr_mister]

When will it rain?

Likely not til night now

 

[Burgey]

When will it rain?

Hopefully September

 

[trundler]

This has been a legendary shitting of the bed from England and Moeen. Wade is batting well and looks just like the sort of batsman you need out there. TPC will probably let loose once they feel they have enough runs so things look grim for England.

 

[harsh.ag]

Aus have the beginning of a middle order

 

[Cabinet96]

Surprised everyone missed it. Comms said he's carrying a knee injury and they're trying to manage it by giving him a lighter workload

He's had it for a long time. Like over a year. I doubt the clutch moment of an Ashes test when Anderson is already injured is gonna be the time when they prioritise workload management.

 

[Starfighter]

This has been a legendary shitting of the bed from England and Moeen. Wade is batting well and looks just like the sort of batsman you need out there. TPC will probably let loose once they feel they have enough runs so things look grim for England.

Broad could easily get Wade leg before here.

 

[Stowford Mess]

This has been a legendary shitting of the bed from England and Moeen. Wade is batting well and looks just like the sort of batsman you need out there. TPC will probably let loose once they feel they have enough runs so things look grim for England.

What is TPC?

 

[vcs]

Has frequent badgering of umpires for ball changes always been a thing? Can't say I've noticed it happening as much as it's been in this series.

 

[Burgey]

I don’t know if contempt is too strong a word, but that’s a tremendous shot.

 

[harsh.ag]

What is TPC?

The Prodigal Champion

 

[Starfighter]

What is TPC?

Steven Peter Devereaux Smith, The People's Champion.

 

[lordscc]

Steven Smith is a gun!!!!

 

[trundler]

Quality

 

[Starfighter]

Has frequent badgering of umpires for ball changes always been a thing? Can't say I've noticed it happening as much as it's been in this series.

Anderson's been doing it or years, though not to this extent. Now there's a bit of reverse you won't see them doing it.

 

[stephen]

It sure was nice of England to organise such an elaborate centre wicket practice for Smith.

 

[Stowford Mess]

Steven Peter Devereaux Smith, The People's Champion.

Does this pre-date the exposure as a cheat? Or a post ban nickname?

 

[The Battlers Prince]

That on drive was awesome from TPC. Just disdain bordering on disappointment that the Poms aren’t putting their all into it. Love it