THE ASHES

[ThinkerJE]

Starts tonight, been looking forward to this for ages.

For once, the England preparation has been spot on whilst the Aussies are in a right mess.

Pitch at Brisbane could have a bit in it for the seamers, might be a good toss to lose.

I fancy England to win the series by 1 (although it will be close) and have backed 2-1 & 3-2 (don"t think there will be many draws)

Also on Strauss to be top runscorer & Anderson to be leading wicket taker.

COME ON ENGLAND!!!

[technolog]

COME ON ENGLAND!!!

[bigredders]

Fancy Trott to be top run-scorer TBH, not a good start for Strauss!

I think this series will be won with the ball, I feel that Austrailias attack is at it"s weakest for a long long time

I am in the same camp, England to win by 1.

Come on England!

[duke3016]

not a good start for Strauss!

As understatements go that is a beauty  

[AMRN]

not a good start for Strauss!

No kidding!!

I feel that Austrailias attack is at it"s weakest for a long long time

Test 1, Day 1 - Visitors demolished for 260.........  just how weak was the attack??

Come on England!

^^This

[bigredders]

That attack is still weak, its just that Siddle turned up to the party. If it wasn"t for him, they could be still batting into next week!

Easy to say now, but i think Bell should be at 5 with Colly at 6.

[Pears27]

3 out of 4 bets looking in play at least, at this very early stage:

- Australia to win 3-2 @ 7/1
- Cook series top scorer @ 8/1
- Katich series top scorer @ 7/1
- Doherty series top wicket taker @ 24/1 (the wildcard bet - worth a punt if he keeps Hauritz out of the team)

[ThinkerJE]

That attack is still weak, its just that Siddle turned up to the party. If it wasn"t for him, they could be still batting into next week!

I agree, a BIG missed opportunity for England.  Need to get early wickets tonight.

[ThinkerJE]

Great fightback by England.  The Aussies looked a complete Joke in the field (although the pitch was as flat as a pancake).  I cannot see how they are going to get 20 wickets to win a test match.  England on the other hand (Swann apart who is due to the odd off game) bowled really well with no luck and no reward.  Anderson and Broad were very unlucky not to get Hussey & Haddin on day 3 and Finn backed them up with a superb 6 wicket haul.  Bring on the next test on Thursday.

COME ON ENGLAND!!!

[Newportlad]

I had a little £20 bet before the 1st Test for England to win the series at 7/4.
Feeling fairly confident about this.  I just cannot see how Australia are going to take 20 wickets.  Very poor bowling attack.
Things couldnt have gone any better for Australia over the first 2 days, and they still couldnt get the win.

[Pears27]

3 out of 4 bets looking in play at least, at this very early stage:

- Australia to win 3-2 @ 7/1
- Cook series top scorer @ 8/1
- Katich series top scorer @ 7/1
- Doherty series top wicket taker @ 24/1 (the wildcard bet - worth a punt if he keeps Hauritz out of the team)

Bet #2 ftw

Surprised bet #1 fell at the first hurdle.

[Swinebag]

I bought 100 ups @67 for this test

tytytyty cookie and Mr cricket

[bigredders]

3 out of 4 bets looking in play at least, at this very early stage:

- Australia to win 3-2 @ 7/1
- Cook series top scorer @ 8/1
- Katich series top scorer @ 7/1
- Doherty series top wicket taker @ 24/1 (the wildcard bet - worth a punt if he keeps Hauritz out of the team)

Bet #2 ftw

Surprised bet #1 fell at the first hurdle.

I would be worried about #4 too. It all depends on what they do with Mitchell Johnson. If they decide to drop him then almost certainly Steve Smith will come into the team to bolster their batting otherwise they will have a long tail. They could always go with 2 spinners, Adelaide tends to be a spinners track. I can"t believe they are still picking Hilfenhaus, he is nothing more than a village bowler.

Cook bet looking good! still think that Trott will be more consistant throughout the series.

Can"t wait to start again, COME ON ENGLAND!!!!

[Sugarnes]

Only just sorted out me body-clock from last time as well  

Important toss again in my view another batting pitch...

[ThinkerJE]

Amazing start 3 down in the first 10 minutes, great stuff from england