The Cricket Thread 2016

[Dave Cooper please]

We could do with Buttler turning up with the bat in the next Test.

Wouldn't need him to if the top order could all do their job for once, at least Buttler is doing his main job pretty well.

[PGW]

England win toss and bowl....Wood confirmed.

[PGW]

Aussies select Shaun Marsh in for Mitchell Marsh.
Clarke batting 5 with Mitch Marsh at 4

[PaulWinch again]

Bowling first is an interesting choice. I hope Broad and Finn hit their straps quick.

[Dave Cooper please]

Win the toss - BAT
Always bat, always.

Mind you, looked like a lot of grass on that wicket, could be a lively morning.

[Villan For Life]

That's a good toss to win. The pitch looks green and the ball should do something.

Clarke drops down to 5 with Sean Marsh replacing his brother. Interesting that they've weakened their attack at a ground which traditionally favours the ball.

[taylorsworkrate]

I'm alway's uneasy about winning the toss and bowling. It does make perfect sense when you look at the conditions today, but deciding to bowl first is a different sort of pressure on yourself.

Gutting that Anderson is injured. He'd have ran amok this morning

[PaulWinch again]

I don't subscribe to the theory that you should always bat if you win the toss, but it's important we pick up at least 3 wickets this morning.

[PaulWinch again]

Congratulations to Broady on his 300, great start.

[oldtimernow]

I don't subscribe to the theory that you should always bat if you win the toss, but it's important we pick up at least 3 wickets this morning.

How about 3 wickets in 3 overs?

[PaulWinch again]

Bloody hell!

[manic-road]

Congratulations to Broady on his 300, great start.

And his 301st in the very first over.

[PGW]

I don't subscribe to the theory that you should always bat if you win the toss, but it's important we pick up at least 3 wickets this morning.

How about 8 balls

[manic-road]

OOSH Warner OUT NOW 10-3.

[oldtimernow]

at this rate they'll be gone by lunch