The Ashes 2010

[Buzzo]

Quite incredible stuff from our openers, simply superb, and totally..if i'm honest....unexpected, but that's sport..and why we all love it.

It is amazing how many Ashes tests go into the last day full of intrigue. Will be interesting to see what Strauss does tonight. Bat until after lunch and stick them in for the last couple of sessions with a lead of 250/300?

[Vermilion]

Aye, Strauss will have a big decision to make no doubt.

Just heard a great quote on the radio..."Cook drops anchor...again".

[Shaggy]

It is amazing how many Ashes tests go into the last day full of intrigue. Will be interesting to see what Strauss does tonight. Bat until after lunch and stick them in for the last couple of sessions with a lead of 250/300?

I think we'll be cautious - probably put them in either side of tea.

[Leyton388]

I think we'll be cautious - probably put them in either side of tea.

I think that will be the case. We can build up a lead of say 250 to 300 runs then put then in at tea and see what happens knowing that it will be hard to reach our score with only 2 hours of play left.

[Buzzo]

I think we'll be cautious - probably put them in either side of tea.

I think Strauss is basically a cautious (avoid defeat) captain, and in this instance only getting the draw will be a blow for the Aussies. Since Siddle's hat-trick they have fancied the win, and until yesyerday been on for one.

But if the lead is enough, and they could get put in earlier it would make for a sensational last couple of sessions.

[Neil Young]

I can't see England taking any risks - realistically they can't win it but they can probably still lose it.

So long as England don't lose three wickets in the first hour then it's going to be a draw and that's good enough in Brisbane. To Australia it's almost going to feel like a defeat and England will have momentum.

Botham is a boring commentator.

[Rich]

Loved the Gower yelp last night

[Shaggy]

I think that will be the case. We can build up a lead of say 250 to 300 runs then put then in at tea and see what happens knowing that it will be hard to reach our score with only 2 hours of play left.

I think Strauss is basically a cautious (avoid defeat) captain, and in this instance only getting the draw will be a blow for the Aussies. Since Siddle's hat-trick they have fancied the win, and until yesyerday been on for one.

But if the lead is enough, and they could get put in earlier it would make for a sensational last couple of sessions.

In Strauss' defence I think he's every right to be cautious here - we don't need to chase it as a drawn series will be enough so **** it. Move on to Adelaide.

I can't see England taking any risks - realistically they can't win it but they can probably still lose it.

So long as England don't lose three wickets in the first hour then it's going to be a draw and that's good enough in Brisbane. To Australia it's almost going to feel like a defeat and England will have momentum.

Botham is a boring commentator.

Botham's easily my least favourite. Atherton is brilliant

Loved the Gower yelp last night

Thought he was having a heart attack

[Rich]

Gower and Atherton for me, Botham's ok but a bit grizzly. Bumble I don't like and Hussain is a bit non-descript really.

[Shaggy]

Every time my lad sees Gower on the telly he says "Grandad"

[Buzzo]

Gower and Atherton for me, Botham's ok but a bit grizzly. Bumble I don't like and Hussain is a bit non-descript really.

I quite like Nasser as it goes, and Warne is good value as well. All in all it is a good team, Botham is a bit boring, but you have got to have Beefy there really haven't you!

I would like to see a hybrid SKY/BBC team with Aggers, Tuffers, Vaughan, Blowers, Boycott et al. included!!!

I admire the commentary in cricket as it is no holds barred, if they see something they disagree with they call it and get stuck in.

[Shaggy]

Yep, they're not afraid of upsetting their mates - and they are all pals with the players. Yet in football they just don't do that...as well as being completely thick, inarticulate and not insightful in the slightest.

I think cricket lends itself to detailed analysis possibly more than any other sport, and it's so nuanced that these guys - who immerse themselves in cricket every day - know infinitely more about the game than blokes like us....and so a lot of what they say is informative and insightful.

Whereas football's just a joke.

[Shaggy]

Monday tomorrow then, and the game almost certain to end a draw - anyone staying up?

[Buzzo]

Monday tomorrow then, and the game almost certain to end a draw - anyone staying up?

I am going to watch the first hour or so, but you can only really see the match ending in a draw... But I wouldn't bet against England getting skittled for a lead of 200 or so and a tense last couple of sessions.

[Craig_H]

I'll manage til about 2am, but i've got other stuff recorded on my +box that i need to watch 1st.