*Official* First Test (Edgbaston, Birmingham) 16–20 June

[CartyDurham]

If SOC says something an Englishman has done is decent, it means it’s other worldly brilliant

Bairstow was at his absolute full stretch taking it . Any Aussie keeper would be over the moon with a catch like that

it’s all opinions though but though I’m England if an Aussie does something I’ll say it. Khawaja was brilliant today. It was old school style but brilliant to see

 

[Croadymeister]

Bairstow was at his absolute full stretch taking it . Any Aussie keeper would be over the moon with a catch like that

it’s all opinions though but though I’m England if an Aussie does something I’ll say it. Khawaja was brilliant today. It was old school style but brilliant to see

Just sticks in my throat he should have been out for 112 instead of 126 NO overnight. However before then will admit he didn't give us any opportunities to get him out

 

[SteveNZ]

They were 8 down with only Anderson to come , so the declaration wasn't as wild as some are suggesting, they had chances today and did not take them. Nonetheless England are still in the game especially if they break this partnership early.

I still see it as wild...but we'll see where the next 3 days take us.

 

[ataraxia]

Isn't it funny how Warner's inflated 45 has become the worst average of the Aus top 5?

 

[CartyDurham]

Just sticks in my throat he should have been out for 112 instead of 126 NO overnight. However before then will admit he didn't give us any opportunities to get him out

Agreed. He went all day without an error until an absolute beauty by Broad demolished his stumps. By an inch a no ball

 

[Fuller Pilch]

No he's retiring in March. Last Ashes though.

He said he wants to finish at the SCG (home ground) vs Pakistan in Jan.

 

[CartyDurham]

He said he wants to finish at the SCG (home ground) vs Pakistan in Jan.

Will he get there , if he continues the downward trend in the Ashes ?

 

[Woodster]

Another captivating day of Test cricket, momentum subtly switching at crucial times when one side appear to be gaining an assertive upper hand.

A different day of Test cricket to the opening day, a more circumspect Aussie effort with the bat which could prove to be even more effective if they go past England’s total. Couple of crucial errors from Bairstow behind the stumps and Broad overstepping could see our lead erased by lunch.

This one’s surely going down to the wire isn’t it and setting up a fantastic series ahead?!

 

[CartyDurham]

Another captivating day of Test cricket, momentum subtly switching at crucial times when one side appear to be gaining an assertive upper hand.

A different day of Test cricket to the opening day, a more circumspect Aussie effort with the bat which could prove to be even more effective if they go past England’s total. Couple of crucial errors from Bairstow behind the stumps and Broad overstepping could see our lead erased by lunch.

This one’s surely going down to the wire isn’t it and setting up a fantastic series ahead?!

That’s a pretty good summing up of the day. i agree completely

 

[TheJediBrah]

It was brilliant. He was full stretch one handed. Those catches are brilliant no matter who took them

it wasnt carrying to first slip either

Sorry but no. Most keepers would have anticipated and moved a lot better than he did and wouldn't have needed a big one-handed dive. It was a regulation keepers catch that he made look a lot harder than it was

 

[Burgey]

Jeff Thompson watching Live Proceddings at the Ground with his wife (red dress)

Jeff can dress as he pleases mate.

Anyone got links to some extended highlights please? Saw none of it last night but seems another great day’s play. 3-60 to 5/311 with Smith and Marnus not contributing is some come back. Game shaping up beautifully

 

[CartyDurham]

Sorry but no. Most keepers would have anticipated and moved a lot better than he did and wouldn't have needed a big one-handed dive. It was a regulation keepers catch that he made look a lot harder than it was

That’s fair comment but when you look it was about two feet in front of first slip at absolute full stretch

nothing regulation about a keeper taking one in front of first slip off a pace bowler and a big outside edge first ball by one of the best players in the world

It’s only opinion of course , I thought it was brilliant. Others don’t but it doesn’t matter. Its just the fun of watching cricket for me

 

[CartyDurham]

Jeff can dress as he pleases mate.

Anyone got links to some extended highlights please? Saw none of it last night but seems another great day’s play. 3-60 to 5/311 with Smith and Marnus not contributing is some come back. Game shaping up beautifully

Can you see Skysports uk stuff ok?

if so check out their website skysports cricket and skysports cricket Twitter

 

[Nintendo]

Think England are still ahead at this point. This deck should break up over the next few days and the Overhead conditions should give the seamer something to work with even if it's flat. Ide say a 50 run lead is roughly par and anything over 100 lead is advantage AUS.

Really need Carey and khawaja to bat through for atleast another 100 runs. Where fielding a tail of a bad #9, a #10 and 2 #11's. We'll be lucky to get 40 runs from the 8-11 combined.

England's catching really let them down today. If they take even one of the 4 chances today there looking at a 100 run lead and a chance to bat under sunny skies tomorrow morning.

 

[Burgey]

Can you see Skysports uk stuff ok?

if so check out their website skysports cricket and skysports cricket Twitter

Cheers. Got a feeling it might be geo’ed. it will have a look

 

[CartyDurham]

England vs Australia | Day two, full highlights

Watch the best of the action from day two of the first Ashes Test as England take on Australia at Edgbaston.

www.skysports.com

@Burgey

 

[Starfighter]

We always seem to do better when I'm not watching.

 

[Nintendo]

Cheers. Got a feeling it might be geo’ed. it will have a look

There's a 15 min highlights up on the ECB and Wales youtube channel now that you can watch in AUS. Don't know if it's gonna get every key moment but it should be a fairly comprehensive showing of the days play.

 

[CartyDurham]

We always seem to do better when I'm not watching.

You not watching for the next five weeks or so? Or are you an Aussie ?

 

[Burgey]

Also, Alex Carey is turning into a very valuable contributor these days.

Despite his 2019 WC, I didn’t have him pegged as someone whose test game would suit English conditions but looking at the scorecard, that’s a hell of an important knock.

Speaking of which - Usman. I gather from what’s been said the deck is pretty slow and starting to turn - he’d have to be in or close to an ATG Aus slow wicket XI now, wouldn’t he? Justcrazy for a bloke who couldn’t play spin at all a few years ago