1st ASHES TEST: England v Australia at Cardiff, July 8-12, 2009

[DragonPunk]

Pietersen does a stupid shot and is gone. Hauritz picks one up.

 

[Timbo]

Very clever bowling by Hauritz. Saw him going and changed his line. Well done.

 

[Spike]

I don't know if I've ever seen a worse ball to get a wicket and a worse shot to play at it

 

[aussies1st]

I can see it now, Haurie saying I'm the greatest spinner since I took Tendulkar and KP.

 

[lockyno1]

When in doubt go to the Haurie

 

[Timbo]

Oh come on. I'm no Hauritz lover, I think he is AT BEST adequate, but you have to admit the ball he got KP with was clever, he saw him go early, changed his line and flight at the last second, and drew the wicket. It was well bowled.

 

[Spike]

Siddle gets rid of Flintoff

6/327

 

[Spike]

Siddle knocks over Prior

7/329

 

[Spike]

Stumps Day 1

Eng 7/336

 

[Tonearm Terrorwrist]

lol Anderson a night watchman? Only in England could your #8 be considered a night watchman.

 

[Twizzle]

despite getting a fair bit of turn, I thought Hauri was poor and lacked flight and drift, KP got himself out

I thought all our bowlers looked underdone and leaked far too many runs, Hilfy was the most impressive imo, the'll probably end up with 350 plus

 

[African Monkey]

This next wicket is crucial for the Aussies as Anderson can hang around and Broad is virtually an all-rounder anyway. Anything under 400 would be good for Australia imo.

 

[lockyno1]

The stakes are high with Broady in, must get him as he can get big scores

 

[lockyno1]

despite getting a fair bit of turn, I thought Hauri was poor and lacked flight and drift, KP got himself out

I thought all our bowlers looked underdone and leaked far too many runs, Hilfy was the most impressive imo, the'll probably end up with 350 plus

Quite pissed that Siddle got the wickets late as frankly he was dog crap all day. I'd rather they piss him off for the next test and bring in Clark.

 

[Twizzle]

Quite pissed that Siddle got the wickets late as frankly he was dog crap all day. I'd rather they piss him off for the next test and bring in Clark.

your pissed one of our bowlers got 2 wickets ?

you supporting the poms

 

[Coraki_kid]

Siddle was the one to get our bowlers firing. He showed alot of aggression and it really got us on the front foot in the morning

 

[Didgi]

Was listening on the radio in bed :lol: the commentators were saying Hauritz was bowling well, maybe that's in comparison with his normal sh*t.

 

[Tommy Smith]

I don't think the Test could be more evenlly poised after the first day.

Oh and KP, you idiot. That's the worst shot ive seen since Hughes debut vs the Saffers. But that was his debut, what's your excuse?

 

[Big_Bad_Shark_Fan]

I think England are on top.

7/336 which will see a minimum of 350 to even as high as 420, with us to bat last on day 4-5. In trouble if you ask me.

 

[African Monkey]

Yes that was a disgraceful shot from Pietersen. It's a shot you'd expect from Mohammad Ashraful and he should apologise to his team for being so careless.

And locky, I'd have to disagree with you on Siddle. He did go for a few but he showed aggression and he had Bopara in all sorts.