1st Ashes Test: England v Australia at Cardiff on Jul 8-12, 2015

[Hutty1986]

Apart from Rogers, pissweak effort with the bat. Haddin's drop will probably cost us the test.

 

[JW]

Everything is about pace for Australia that's why no line and length discipline.

In previous series we've had a pair of line bowlers in Harry/Sidds and Harry/Haze and letting Johnson do the attacking.

Now we've got two attacking lefties who are not renowned for their economy with Haze to compliment them. So the balance is a bit off at the moment.

Johnson won't change and probably shouldn't, so I think Starc really needs to start getting a line going rather than the taking a wicket every ball mentality he seems to be stuck in. He's got a good action and plenty of talent, so if he lands them in the right areas often enough the wickets will come.

 

[LeedsRhinos]

I doubt it...

I think Australia will get better as the series goes on.

I think they've been caught on the hop here...

This is still the same England that crumbled the further the NZ series went.

This is just the same Australia who struggle to make 300+ on their last 3 trips to England in the Ashes.

 

[hineyrulz]

That lead on this pitch is more like over 200, the pitch will only get harder to bat on. Haddins drop and our wasteful batting yesterday has cost us this test.

 

[shiznit]

This is just the same Australia who struggle to make 300+ on their last 3 trips to England in the Ashes.

No... I think it's a much different Australia.

 

[WaznTheGreat]

Game is over

 

[JW]

I doubt it...

I think Australia will get better as the series goes on.

I think they've been caught on the hop here...

This is still the same England that crumbled the further the NZ series went.

Agreed, I doubt things will continue this way. Having said that, being 1 up in Ingerlund is a decent advantage, especially given the inevitable weather issues.

 

[shiznit]

England rely too heavily on Cook and Root.

If Australia can get those 2 cheaply this English line up is vulnerable.

 

[BunniesMan]

Johnson is 33. Starc has never been cut out for 5 day cricket. Hazlewood is very green.

I'd drop both Johnson and Starc,.

 

[umina panther]

No Harris and this is what happens

 

[umina panther]

Johnson is 33. Starc has never been cut out for 5 day cricket. Hazlewood is very green.

I'd drop both Johnson and Starc,.[/QUOTE

Can only play one of them they are the same bowler.

 

[shiznit]

Where's Pattinson these days??

 

[JW]

Where's Pattinson these days??

On his way back from injury. Pretty sure he got a call up for Aus A.

 

[JW]

Well there's Cook gone.

 

[shiznit]

Lovely catch by Lyon.

 

[umina panther]

Game on

 

[gregstar]

If starcers & johnno ever get onsong together during this series it will be great to watch.

 

[shiznit]

I like what Hazelwood and Clarke are up to...

Lyth is well across his stumps...

I think if they get a good number of go's at him they will get him...

Hazelwood just needs to stay disciplined with his line.

 

[Red Bear]

Hazlewood warming up now, couple of ones have had Lyth in a bit of trouble

 

[aussies1st]

Geez that ball deserved a wicket.