Really could & should’ve won the first two matches & Ashes would’ve been over, but never mind it will make it interesting for remaining matches
Seems England are sticking with Bairstow as WK for Old Trafford. Can't help thinking this is a mistake. Picking him over Foakes was understandable for the first three Tests after his heroics last year, but he's kept very poorly and isn't scoring runs. It's not as if Foakes is a mug with the bat - he averages 32 in Tests.
l congratulate England for standing by fumble fingers, long may he continue!
Have your tears dried up yet, Diddly ?

3-2 Engkand in games won, 3 on the trot. Shame about the Test match carrying double points. When was the last time the Aussie women lost 3 games in a row ?Congrats to the English girls.
Sets up a great last two ODIs. We still need one win to take the series.![]()
Hey HB. How you doin' old fella?These Aussies don't like it up em Mr Mainwaring !
3-2 Engkand in games won, 3 on the trot. Shame about the Test match carrying double points. When was the last time the Aussie women lost 3 games in a row ?

Hey HB. How you doin' old fella?
I'd be careful about that reference to Dad's Army these days. Just hope the MeToo movement don't misconstrue that remark.![]()
Don't know and, really, don't care that much. I only post about the cricket to get a rise from you guys (above the belt, naturally!). A bit of give and take until the real games begin in August. All in good fun.
I can watch cricket when games are close and there's an eventual winner.
Otherwise, I'd rather watch a nice sunset on the beach after a long hot day,lie back on a deck chair, while a light warm breeze gently ruffles the hair, while I enjoy a light snack and a cool drink.
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Aahh, only 3 more months 'til the heat returns to the antipodes. Can't wait.
At least there's the Championship returning soon. Then the fun really begins.![]()
Good one Didley. Here are some stock emojisThat's a pretty stock image you've posted there, mate.
Ok, l make joke!
l do love our beaches though, my favourite is Watego's beach at Byron Bay, northern NSW.
I use to surf right thru the year when l was a youngster, now l struggle to stand on a concrete slab!
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Agree Staines & the last one to win it was outstanding left hand catchSome amazing catches tonight in all 3 games see Somerset win the Vitality Blast. A great watch