Ashes, Third Test, Edgbaston, July 29-Aug 2

[Aidan11]

As long as were not 6 or 7 down with a lead of just 20.

[DiligentDefence]

Have England not learned from the way India played Moeen last year? A complete lack of respect gives away wickets.

[The Waugh Twins]

Going to take several miracles for Australia to get back into this one. Still never say die, but I'm guessing tomorrow will be pretty sweet for batting.

I wonder if Lehmann had a say in the toss?

[The Waugh Twins]

Going to take several miracles for Australia to get back into this one. Still never say die, but I'm guessing tomorrow will be pretty sweet for batting.

I wonder if Lehmann had a say in the toss?

I agree Mark and judging on the lack of fight from both sides so far in this series when they have had their backs against the wall I don't expect to see that trend change in this match.

[Alviro Patterson]

Edgbaston doing a good job, providing English conditions for English bowlers. Hopefully that's what we'll see in the remaining two tests.

The thought of the Aussies batting first at an overcast and spicy Trent Bridge is one to savour

[hopeforthebest]

Going to take several miracles for Australia to get back into this one. Still never say die, but I'm guessing tomorrow will be pretty sweet for batting.

I wonder if Lehmann had a say in the toss?

Macbeth:
To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow,
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,
To the last syllable of recorded time;
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player,
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage,
And then is heard no more. It is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Lehmann said that?

[hopeforthebest]

Lehmann said that?

Not yet no, he's waiting for tomorrow.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Exit pursued by bear.

[GarlicJam]

Oz all out 149, England ahead by close of play without loss.

Close enough

[yuppie]

Strewth, what a scorecard to look at.

Nice to see something for the bowlers. Pretty happy not being able to watch any of this.

[DiligentDefence]

Strewth, what a scorecard to look at.

Nice to see something for the bowlers. Pretty happy not being able to watch any of this.

It would not be pretty viewing from an Australian perspective. England bowled well, the pitch gave a bit of assistance to the bowlers but the batting was pretty grim at times.

[yuppie]

Strewth, what a scorecard to look at.

Nice to see something for the bowlers. Pretty happy not being able to watch any of this.

It would not be pretty viewing from an Australian perspective. England bowled well, the pitch gave a bit of assistance to the bowlers but the batting was pretty grim at times.

Have read the Aussie quicks seemed to be trying to hard as well and that Clarke changed them to quickly. Though bringing on Lyon twice seemed to work.

Annoyed could not watch the last test, happy not to be watching this one...

[DiligentDefence]

Strewth, what a scorecard to look at.

Nice to see something for the bowlers. Pretty happy not being able to watch any of this.

It would not be pretty viewing from an Australian perspective. England bowled well, the pitch gave a bit of assistance to the bowlers but the batting was pretty grim at times.

Have read the Aussie quicks seemed to be trying to hard as well and that Clarke changed them to quickly. Though bringing on Lyon twice seemed to work.

Annoyed could not watch the last test, happy not to be watching this one...

The Aussie quicks were guilty of trying to bowl "magic balls" rather than a disciplined line and letting the pitch do its work. Probably due to the pressure of the low score.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Mainly a good day for old England.