Ashes 2010/11

[Shrek]

Anybody else nervous?

Yeah, just a tad.

A few early wickets might sort that out though.

Ponting says he'd have bowled first too.
Awkward decision to make, the kind of toss you probably wouldn't mind losing.

If we think about that phrase "a toss we wouldn't mind losing" don't you think that's abit defeatist? If we are confident in our attack surely we should want too win the toss and bowl with confidence?

I'm really happy and feeling confident about this match.

[PaulWinch again]

Bres in for Finn, not sure on that. I'm not keen on Bresnan in a 3 man seam attack, but I hope he succeeds.

[KevinGage]

It's generally considered less than positive if you don't back your batters to get a big total first up.

Usually, unless it's overcast and the pitch looks like a minefield you bat first.
I wanted England to have a go at them and get some confidence back by taking out a few of their top order. But if the Aussies get a big total first up Strauss will get criticised for the decision.

[PaulWinch again]

Think that was Watson dropped.

[KevinGage]

Watson has been an aggravating barsteward, would have been good to get him early.

[PaulWinch again]

Dropped again, we cannot do this.

[Shrek]

Terrible by KP there! They should be 2 down

[Shrek]

Yes KP your finger is fine now!!! Get in, big wicket that!

[PaulWinch again]

Yes get out!

[KevinGage]

...And he's gone.

[ozzjim]

Lucky that Watson did not make us pay. Apparently the home side Victoria have put the opposition in all season in this pitch, so the decision was made from form rather than much else as it was one where you need another toss to decide on what to do.

[beness]

If we can get Ponting out early it will be a tremendous lift.

[Shrek]

It's generally considered less than positive if you don't back your batters to get a big total first up.

Usually, unless it's overcast and the pitch looks like a minefield you bat first.
I wanted England to have a go at them and get some confidence back by taking out a few of their top order. But if the Aussies get a big total first up Strauss will get criticised for the decision.

Generally yes, but on a green wicket like this, I think it's good to back your bowlers.

It was just a thought, I'm no cricket expert. Looks like it's going to be a good game anyway.

[TheTimVilla]

Bugger, review gone.

[The Man With A Stick]

Hughes gone