The Ashes thread

[PTP]

done ok this morning - i caught the end of it last night and was worried we wouldn't get to 400 today so anything more than that is a bonus

[Matt]

I don't think the Aussie attack is that potent - if McGrath, Warne and Lee had been on the field there is no way on this earth we would have 300 on the board, never mind 400+

I agree but I'm not fully convinced yet by ours either. The Aussie middle order is pretty formidable, going to be interesting to see what happens this afternoon.

[Le Chef]

So 435 all out - Very very good score considering where we were last night.

[Le Chef]

I agree but I'm not fully convinced yet by ours either. The Aussie middle order is pretty formidable, going to be interesting to see what happens this afternoon.

I'd tend to agree, but in fairness their bowling attack has probably cost them circa 120-130 runs more than their old attack. I don't think the English attack is that bad.
If their batsmen turn up and get starts it could be an interesting few days, but with the ball swinging and the pitch giving turn, England cannot afford to throw this away. Anderson and Flintoff will be the key men this afternoon

[Le Chef]

Mitchell Johnson 3-87 from 22,
Ben Hilfenhaus 2-77 from 27,
Peter Siddle 2-121 from 27,
Nathan Hauritz 3-95 from 24.

I thought this Johnson fella was the great big hope for the Aussies

[Matt]

Wish I could be at home. Although I don't have Sky so it's a bit pointess. I love the BBC online commentary.

"I've just had to call the RSPCA and report a Swann on fire in Cardiff."
Tom, via text on 81111


"This coverage is so biased I'm re-naming it 'Live text pommentary."
WobyTides on 606

[Le Chef]

The English boys are taking a bit of stick here - This Hughes fella looks very confident

[Harv]

Mitchell Johnson 3-87 from 22,
Ben Hilfenhaus 2-77 from 27,
Peter Siddle 2-121 from 27,
Nathan Hauritz 3-95 from 24.

I thought this Johnson fella was the great big hope for the Aussies

3 wickets not good enough?

[Le Chef]

3 wickets not good enough?

For me he didn't bowl that well - Flintoff played on, but the way he was built up I was expecting a 5 for

[Le Chef]

Just realised it was Suiddle for Flintoff - whoops

The Bopara wicket was very good but part from that .............

[Joe King]

Freddie's up, good opener.

[Joe King]

Freddie's got the first. 60-1

[Reece]

Freddie!!!

[Joe King]

Broad had a reasonable over there.

[Matt]

BBC Sport's Jonathan Agnew on Twitter: "Great contest - Flintoff 1, Hughes 0. Don't think he likes it up him."