The Ashes 2009

[Idaho]

You can't pick a bowler because he might - if he has a good day - be good at getting one particular batsman out.

Quite so.

 

[g force]

Yep he's a liability - last time he looked okay he was welcomed back with open arms and did fuck all. Time to move on I think.

 

[TrippyLondoner]

I don't think there is anyone on the planet who would say Australia have 'no chance'. They are still favourites I would wager.

Yeah, I just mean we shouldn't be over confident.

 

[waterloowelshy]

Yep he's a liability - last time he looked okay he was welcomed back with open arms and did fuck all. Time to move on I think.

I still think he is better than any other fast bowler we have at the moment. Backed up by his stats for Durham so far this year as well. Just dont see the point in asking him to play in the Lions team, perform well, and then still not get picked. If its time to move on, then dont put him in the lions team (where he got the wickets of Hughes and Ponting).

 

[Flashman]

The ECB haven't given up on him, but a lot of the fans have.

FWIW I reckon he'll get a game before the series is out.

 

[Idaho]

Yeah, I just mean we shouldn't be over confident.

It doesn't matter what we feel or do. It's up to the 11 men on the field

 

[david dissadent]

My opinion: 3 - 0 Australia but the matches will be tighter than the final series score reflects.

 

[TrippyLondoner]

3-0? yeah right.

 

[david dissadent]

Just dont see the point in asking him to play in the Lions team, perform well, and then still not get picked.

To guage where he in case they need injury replacements?

 

[Idaho]

Personally I would have picked Rashid over Panesar. Leggy at one end and off-spin at the other. Also Rashid is a fine batsman, and a good fielder - Panesar is certainly neither of those.

 

[Santino]

Woot! 35 minutes to go!

 

[El Sueno]

When does radio coverage start on the beeb? I'm checking 5live sports extra but nothin' doin' right now...

 

[TrippyLondoner]

Probably 11am which is when the ashes starts. Dunno bout you lot but i'm nervous/excited. And tired from lack of sleep.

 

[mrkikiet]

england bat first.

 

[paulhackett]

Why's the mascot wearing one white glove?

 

[Santino]

It's on now!

England win toss and bat.

 

[TrippyLondoner]

Good positive move, that.

 

[Santino]

Why's the mascot wearing one white glove?

Michael Jackson tribute?

 

[Dillinger4]

Got it on now, I will probably be around on here most of the day.

 

[liquidlunch]

7pm here,the toss was crucial,you guys bat first,you now have a great advantage to win this game

 

[TrippyLondoner]

7pm here,who won the toss?

england, and were batting.

 

[mrkikiet]

Michael Jackson tribute?

only silver ones are valid for that.

 

[Santino]

No Stuart Clark? How odd.

 

[TrippyLondoner]

This cermeony better not fuck up like the 20/20 one did.

 

[butchersapron]

Come on sky - you've only got 20 minutes to turn my sky sports on

 

[mrkikiet]

why oh why is Panesar playing and not Onions? One is low on confidence and can't buy a wicket, the other is taking wickets for fun. Swann is good enough to tie up one end on his own and take some wickets, no need for panesar. plus pietersen an spin it a bit if necessary. daft daft daft.

 

[TrippyLondoner]

why oh why is Panesar playing and not Onions? One is low on confidence and can't buy a wicket, the other is taking wickets for fun. Swann is good enough to tie up one end on his own and take some wickets, no need for panesar. plus pietersen an spin it a bit if necessary. daft daft daft.

Possibly still living off the 2005 glory. Experience maybe.

 

[paulhackett]

No Stuart Clark? How odd.

Not 100% apparently, Gillespie picked him as a non starter this morning as he was 'wearing a baseball glove'.. good bit of insight.

 

[Santino]

Nice steady start.

 

[Idaho]

I've created a new thread for this test as surely a 5 day match deserves it's own thread?