The International Cricket Thread

[PaulWinch again]

Wood looked injured and we were very flat. Hope it changes overnight and we come out with a lot more intensity.

[PaulWinch again]

I’m not after timing this, because with the exception of Robinson for Anderson I’d have picked the same side. But within Mo and Wood injured, and Jimmy looking ineffective. It’s probably one to reflect on but there is probably a critical mass of 33 year old + players you can have in a side, particularly the bowling attack. Especially in such a ridiculous schedule - something they need to look at by the way, firstly it undermines the narrative of the biggest series in cricket and it also undermines the quality. We need to think about the balance in future.

[Risso]

How has Broad retired BEFORE Anderson, as a matter of interest? One of them still looks He has stuff to offer, one very much doesn't.

[Villafirst]

England threw away their last 5 wickets. Now that will probably come home to bite them. A common theme in this series that they should've won easily.

[PaulWinch again]

I make an Aus win or a draw favourites, but still a decent chance of us winning. For the latter to happen we have to be right on it. I think could also do with Mo being able to bowl.

[Nev]

I've just seen the Birmingham Phoenix branded coach in Town.

Fucking Boooooooooooooooooooo!

[Jon Crofts]

Looks a bit more promising than yesterday already.

[PaulWinch again]

Needed that, now we need to clatter a few down.

[Villan For Life]

Two down, we really need to capitalise on these helpful bowling conditions now and get a couple more. They will then panic.

[paul_e]

Woakes is bowling superbly here, the delivery to get Khawaja was unplayable.

[Risso]

Woakes is bowling superbly here, the delivery to get Khawaja was unplayable.

If only he'd been in all series, FFS! Easily England's best player at the moment.

[PaulWinch again]

Yep superb. Need to get Smith and Labuschange quickly.

[paul_e]

17 wickets at an average of just over 18 and he missed Edgbaston and Lords where he has fantastic records for England.

[Lsvilla]

Are the fire brigade on standby for when Ponting spontaneously combusts

[PaulWinch again]

Big one - get Smith now.