Ashes test, Lords.

[fcukcov]

I think you are getting a bit too excited :icon_lol:

Aren't they effectively 6 down anyway if hauritz doesnt bat?

 

[Biff]

In tests this year

Onions has taken 11 wickets in 3 matches

Harmison has taken 4 wickets in 2 matches

says it all really :icon_wink

Harmy took 6 wickets against the Aussies this Summer. A couple of fivefors in his last 2 matches.

Have you heard of the word 'form' :icon_cool

 

[Biff]

Aren't they effectively 6 down anyway if hauritz doesnt bat?

Thats what i meant................

 

[H T B]

I'd be more concerned about Broads contribution as a bowler.

If anyone else was to come in I'd plump for a fit Ryan Sidebottom, Harmy has still got a lot to prove in my eyes.

 

[Biff]

6 down now :icon_wink. Not Onions.............

 

[Jeff]

148-7

 

[Jeff]

156-8

 

[Jeff]

Aren't they effectively 6 down anyway if hauritz doesnt bat?

Hauritz is batting.

 

[fcukcov]

Hauritz is batting.

and stroking some decent shots for someone with a dislocated middle finger! He's not even number 10 either! The other guy must be shite.

 

[glyn]

Great day for England. Let's hope they don't sneak past the follow on with a cheeky partnership in the morning!

 

[Billyjof]

Absolutely chucking it down in old London town. Thankfull that it held off all day.

 

[fox58]

Great day for England. Let's hope they don't sneak past the follow on with a cheeky partnership in the morning!

the last wicket stand by Anderson and Onions could prove to be invaluable

 

[Brauny Blue]

Thought Freddie bowled very well today, and averaged over 90mph.

Would like to see England bat again rather than enforce a possible follow-on. You can just see the Aussies batting a lot better 2nd time around, and giving England a target of 150 to 200, which could be dodgy.
If England bat and take the lead to over 500, then the Aussies will have a long time to try and get a draw. Always difficult for a team when the incentive of victory is taken away.

 

[Redditch Fox]

Thought Freddie bowled very well today, and averaged over 90mph.

Would like to see England bat again rather than enforce a possible follow-on. You can just see the Aussies batting a lot better 2nd time around, and giving England a target of 150 to 200, which could be dodgy.
If England bat and take the lead to over 500, then the Aussies will have a long time to try and get a draw. Always difficult for a team when the incentive of victory is taken away.

There is another reason for not enforcing the follow on in that the Aussies have already spent a cumulatively long time in the field over the last week both at Cardiff and then at Lords.

That said, if Strauss doesn't enforce the follow on and it goes pear shape through the weather or whatver then there is going to be heavy criticism.

 

[Brauny Blue]

That said, if Strauss doesn't enforce the follow on and it goes pear shape through the weather or whatver then there is going to be heavy criticism.

Strauss needs to show confidence in his bowlers, and not leave too short a time to bowl the Aussies out. The way the game is developing, they have a chance of a 500+ lead, and allowing for 5 sessions to bowl them out.

 

[Redditch Fox]

Strauss needs to show confidence in his bowlers, and not leave too short a time to bowl the Aussies out. The way the game is developing, they have a chance of a 500+ lead, and allowing for 5 sessions to bowl them out.

They wouldn't need a 500+ lead. My guess is that 400 max would be plenty for a fourth innings - that said Strauss tends towards the negative/ ultra cautious and would probably want a monster lead (if he can get it) which could provide the Aussies with their escape route.

 

[Brauny Blue]

They wouldn't need a 500+ lead. My guess is that 400 max would be plenty for a fourth innings - that said Strauss tends towards the negative/ ultra cautious and would probably want a monster lead (if he can get it) which could provide the Aussies with their escape route.

But why even give them the slightest chance There is enough time left in the game for England to put the Aussies completely out of it, and still have ample time to bowl them out.
If it was the other way round, i'm sure the Aussies would be ruthless.

 

[Billyjof]

Not much chat on this today. Everyone down the shops?

Slight wobble earlier but should be looking for a big lead today. We would hope to bat till tomorrow. Not been as much rain about as first expected but could well be a factor.

 

[glyn]

Lead now 465, Prior making hay. Should be 500+ by the end of the day

 

[Brauny Blue]

Perfect day really for England.

Lead of 521, and a complete rarity seeing England having the Aussies praying for rain. Lets see how they handle being under real pressure.