The 2nd test

[rangercol]

That's it. 312 all out. Australia lead by 254 but have chosen to bat again in order to give their bowlers a rest.
Prepare for an all out assault from their batsmen, before the inevitable demise of our 2nd innings.

 

[rangercol]

Terrible drop by Lythe. He really isn't an International cricketer!!

 

[QPR999]

Terrible drop by Lythe. He really isn't an International cricketer!!

He's rubbish ain't he? Crap with the bat and crap in the field. The Yorkshisters are costing us dearly in this test against the Austrians.

 

[Hoop-Leif]

How the hell does a player like Lythe make it into a starting ashes series spot??

Mind blowing

 

[Hoops Eternal]

How the hell does a player like Lythe make it into a starting ashes series spot??

Mind blowing

Has a first class batting average of 40, that's why he's in in there. Personally I'd have James Taylor from Notts in his place.

 

[sb_73]

Has a first class batting average of 40, that's why he's in in there. Personally I'd have James Taylor from Notts in his place.

At least he could sing a dirgy hippy ballad to take their minds off things.

 

[Hoops Eternal]

At least he could sing a dirgy hippy ballad to take their minds off things.

I knew someone would make that link!

 

[Didley Squat]

Has a first class batting average of 40, that's why he's in in there. Personally I'd have James Taylor from Notts in his place.

Personally, if I was in your position, I'd have James Taylor from America singing 'You've Got A Friend'.

 

[mustyfrog]

I remember when the Poms had a good side, Derek Underpants, Alan Knott, John Snow now we both are ****e

 

[Josh-LUFC]

Has a first class batting average of 40, that's why he's in in there. Personally I'd have James Taylor from Notts in his place.

I definitely be bringing Taylor in for Bell (seeings Pietersen obviously isn't an option). But not sure about the answer to the opening spot.

 

[Didley Squat]

I remember when the Poms had a good side, Derek Underpants, Alan Knott, John Snow now we both are ****e

You guys had Snow & Underwood bowling, we had Lilliee & Thompson, you had Knott keeping, we had Marsh ......... all excellent players in any era.

 

[mustyfrog]

hmmmmmmmmm I am an Aussie

 

[Sooperhoop]

I remember in the 70s hearing on the radio "Lillian Thompson wreck England" and thinking blimey she's a bit tasty...

 

[Didley Squat]

hmmmmmmmmm I am an Aussie

Just a mere slip of the keyboard, sorry.

 

[Hoops Eternal]

Personally, if I was in your position, I'd have James Taylor from America singing 'You've Got A Friend'.

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[sb_73]

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Apologies to those who like this kind of music, but I share this kind of reaction to it....

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[Stroller]

No help from the weather then - we're going to have to bat much better than first time round. Lyth, Ballance and Bell will need to make some proper contributions.

 

[Hoops Eternal]

Do we stick or twist? Go for the win or try not to lose wickets and play for the draw?

 

[Stroller]

Do we stick or twist? Go for the win or try not to lose wickets and play for the draw?

It's only 3.3 runs an over.

 

[QPR999]

Do we stick or twist? Go for the win or try not to lose wickets and play for the draw?

They might as well go for it. I can't see England getting contributions from Lyth, Ballance and Bell. Any sort of score or protecting their wicket for a lengthy duration from just one of them would be something. England surviving from 157 overs or 942 balls isn't going to happen I'm afraid.