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

[chris.hinton]

Remember Australia have 3 number 11s in their side. Akin to when England had Giddins, Tufnell and Mullaly

 

[Preed]

Dawson for Ali but I am afraid the old boys club will win and Ali remains.

 

[G. S. Kohli]

The declaration made by England in the first innings will be haunting them

Rooty was stumped after 11000 test runs FIRST TIME

 

[RightArmMystery]

Dawson for Ali but I am afraid the old boys club will win and Ali remains.

They will. Gotta consider the vibes.

 

[chris.hinton]

Let's see what Moeen does in the 2nd innings

 

[Spark]

Need to mix it up with a few on the pegs here. Too predictable

 

[social]

Ffs stop bowling every single ball short to Robinson

 

[Nintendo]

Proper tennis forehand from robinson.

 

[Croadymeister]

Remember Australia have 3 number 11s in their side. Akin to when England had Giddins, Tufnell and Mullaly

Yeah but 4 of the top 7 in world above them,throw in a Wicketkeeper and talented all round given lives by Bairstow too

 

[Red_Ink_Squid]

Crazy we declared in 1st innings while Robinson was still in. Aus have no answer to his batting prowess.

 

[Croadymeister]

Need to mix it up with a few on the pegs here. Too predictable

You lot have nothing to moan about

 

[chris.hinton]

Yeah but 4 of the top 7 in world above them,throw in a Wicketkeeper and talented all round given lives by Bairstow too

You have the best Opening Batsman in the World Currently and middle order of real quality batsman

 

[Spark]

You lot have nothing to moan about

???

 

[Preed]

Let's see what Moeen does in the 2nd innings

Probably be hit all over the place

 

[slowfinger]

Robinson actually batting Woakes-esque. Feel very safe with him at the crease.

 

[Burgey]

???

Probably Durham-based

 

[Croadymeister]

???

Moaning about the style of bowling to Robinson when we have no recognised batsmen is just utterly laughable is my point

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Ffs stop bowling every single ball short to Robinson

Mindset of bully him after yesterday has been overplayed.

 

[Molehill]

Is Jimmy even padded up? Wouldn't be surprised if they declare with the next wicket....

 

[Kirkut]

Now this is where you needed someone like Starc to clean up the tail quick.