***Official*** Australia in England (The Ashes)

[andyc]

My word.. Cricinfo isn't working, who's batting?

 

[andyc]

I still think that playing Hayden in this match is a bad move. Chances are he'll hit a century and get re-selected and fail. Again.
He himself has pointed out the problem isn't his technique, it's the fact that the English bowlers have his number.

 

[The Baconator]

My word.. Cricinfo isn't working, who's batting?

Jefferson and Cook

 

[Magrat Garlick]

My word.. Cricinfo isn't working, who's batting?

Will Jefferson and Ali Cook - I'm guessing.

Checking cricinfo it appears I was right. 115 for 0, both have made 50s. Good stuff - both might take over Tresco's and Straussie's spots in five-six years time

Edit: Beaten to it, too

 

[andyc]

How are you guys seeing it? Cricinfo still isn't working for me

 

[shaka]

updated score (as of writing this): 158/1 Kasper gets the only wicket so far,everyone seems to have been hit (bowling wise).

 

[Burpey]

Gees ... getting smashed by Essex.

 

[andyc]

Watson has just come in for Hampshire, by the way

 

[Magrat Garlick]

Gees ... getting smashed by Essex.

As said - Cook's been named as an England prospect since about the age of 14.

Nevertheless, so was Ian Bell...

 

[andyc]

Watson has just come in for Hampshire, by the way

And now he goes out for Hampshire, 25 off 28

 

[Burpey]

Andy is so bored he is updating us on Watson's performance in the C & G final ...

 

[andyc]

Lol well, some people might be interested since he a chance for selection, albeit a small one

 

[superkingdave]

he he 229-1 after 50, slowed down a bit, the pitch must be a road - ton for Cook, Bopara approaching 50, shame Essex's bowling attack, in this game at least is pretty poor

 

[Barney Rubble]

Alistair Cook celebrating his Young Cricketer of the Year Award in style here. 113* at an SR of 87.60. Whatever the circumstances, whatever bowling attack they put out, and whatever the pitch, against Australia for a young opening batsman that is a terrific effort.

 

[FaaipDeOiad]

MacGill not doing his selection chances any good with 0/59 off 10 overs. Only a two day game too, so he doesn't have long to turn it around.

 

[Burpey]

Oh dear ... this is horrible.

 

[SpeedKing]

Oh dear ... this is horrible.

Look at my signature. Two of my upcoming players have perfomed now can Bell do his stuff as well

 

[Jamee999]

GOUGHIE!

Welcome back, lad.

 

[superkingdave]

he he 347-1 at tea, nice to see Cookie in some form again

 

[PY]

Lovin' this.

Looking at the pretty horrible bowling figures for Aussies. Is anyone able to watch this and if so, are the Aussies really bowling this badly or is it amazing batting?