***Official*** NatWest Series/Challenge

[Barney Rubble]

Another gone, Giles I think it was. Tremlett now out to bat for the first time - he can give it a whack when he wants to.

I would hope so at least, given that he's about thirteen feet tall.

 

[Demolition Man]

and symonds will get a hat trick

don't you worry im sure Sir Kevin Pietersan win come back in a darren gough disguise and win england the match.

 

[aussie]

England are now down to 9, 10, JACK......

 

[andyc]

pigeon's gotta come on at the other end now

 

[Barney Rubble]

Jones hits a four, glad to see England not just shutting up shop. Might as well throw the bat at the bad balls at least.

 

[Neil Pickup]

Tremlett not getting close to Lee... commentators now questioning Trescothick's call at the toss once again.

 

[Barney Rubble]

Tremlett not getting close to Lee... commentators now questioning Trescothick's call at the toss once again.

I'm not surprised - I thought it was a dodgy call the moment I heard he'd put them in. Batting second under lights - I thought it was the one thing any captain in this country never chose to do, especially not against Australia.

 

[wpdavid]

Completely and utterly useless batting performance by England against Australia for the second game running, even Pietersen couldn't save this one. The two openers were especially pathetic considering that was the best time to bat - don't give a stuff how well McGrath and Lee bowled, for Strauss and Trescothick to reduce England to 6-2 in the 6th over is just not good enough.

Yup. Back to reality, AFAICS. Our bowling is respectable but Aus are good enough to see them off more often than not. Meanwhile Tresco is as good as ever against McGrath, Strauss is struggling to do much against a stronger attack, & Fred has twice holed out to no great effect, bless him.

Incidentally, how often has Strauss played on this year? It seems to be a regular occurence, unless my memory's playing tricks on me.

 

[aussie]

Watson on, i thought bringing back Pigeon would be wiser, maybe Ponting is trying to get Watson some wickets....

 

[andyc]

Fred has twice holed out to no great effect, bless him.

both times to hogg, too

 

[Neil Pickup]

Watson on, i thought bringing back Pigeon would be wiser, maybe Ponting is trying to get Watson some wickets....

And succeeding. Wonder if Harmo or Goughie can smear a six or two?

 

[Demolition Man]

Watson on, i thought bringing back Pigeon would be wiser, maybe Ponting is trying to get Watson some wickets....

he did the same with runs for, symonds for years

 

[aussie]

And succeeding. Wonder if Harmo or Goughie can smear a six or two?

maybe they can & bring some life into the dejected Durham crowd.

 

[wpdavid]

I'm not surprised - I thought it was a dodgy call the moment I heard he'd put them in. Batting second under lights - I thought it was the one thing any captain in this country never chose to do, especially not against Australia.

I'm sure you're right, but Tresco has never been the brainiest skipper, has he. Not that it's affected the result, I think, but I bet our bowlers are really chuffed about facing Lee in the gloom.

 

[Demolition Man]

great shot dazza

 

[Demolition Man]

I'm sure you're right, but Tresco has never been the brainiest skipper, has he. Not that it's affected the result, I think, but I bet our bowlers are really chuffed about facing Lee in the gloom.

im sure the decision to bowl was not just his alone.

 

[Barney Rubble]

And succeeding. Wonder if Harmo or Goughie can smear a six or two?

Or three, or twenty.....

 

[aussie]

Pigeon still not brought back, maybe Ponting is trying to get Dizzy some wickets now

 

[Barney Rubble]

Tremlett caught off what by all accounts was a great shot out to deep point. Shame. Well, let's hope Harmo and Goughie can provide some fun.

 

[wpdavid]

Tremlett caught off what by all accounts was a great shot out to deep point. Shame. Well, let's hope Harmo and Goughie can provide some fun.

Short of giving us some karaoke, it isn't very likely, is it.