The Ashes 2010

[EwarWoo]

Hate to put the dampener on things but things are looking pretty much like the end of day 2 in Brisbane.

We may well have issues getting 10 wickets on this pitch now it's dried out leading to another draw.

We're certainly in a commanding position, but it's a funny old game test cricket.

[Vermilion]

Hate to put the dampener on things but things are looking pretty much like the end of day 2 in Brisbane.

We may well have issues getting 10 wickets on this pitch now it's dried out leading to another draw.

We're certainly in a commanding position, but it's a funny old game test cricket.

I predict great weather for bowling...we'll get the ball to move just lovely.

[Buzzo]

ok then we will declare on 601 for 5

You have to believe the Aussies will fight back a bit at some stage, maybe today will be the day...

Cook must be shattered, though he and Pietersen didn't look like they would be got out easy.

A fascinating days play ahead. I aim to try and stay up to lunch again. Was up early with the little 'un this morning so saw the last hour

[Shaggy]

Yeah can't wait - want to see KP convert and make his ton. Bar Collingwood all of our batsmen are in supreme form. I know Strauss has had a couple of early howlers but he is in good form with a big hundred already under his belt.

Having endured so many painful sessions/games against them over the years, it feels bloody great to really make them suffer as we have done over the latter half of the 1st Test and this one so far.

[Craig_H]

It's weird how you feel support to the England cricket team, but apathy for the football team.

I'm the same, and it's odd.

[CJ]

an interesting test

we dont want to let it go and draw.

if i could go and watch one ashes game anywhere (here or there) it would be melbourne.

[Leyton388]

Really looking forward to this. Got my Beer and nibbles ready. Going to try stay up until tea.

[Craig_H]

Here we go. Come on Cook, carry on as you were son

Pietersen due to make his century too, hopefully.

[Craig_H]

Question for those who know and follow cricket....

Do sixes ever get scored these days??

[Leyton388]

Question for those who know and follow cricket....

Do sixes ever get scored these days??

Yes

[Craig_H]

When???

[Leyton388]

LFC fan in the crowd then

Watson and Haddin both scored a 6 on day 1

[Craig_H]

Pietersen makes a century

[Craig_H]

KP rattling off boundary after boundary

[Leyton388]

The fact is the Aussies no longer have any spinners of the calibre of Warne and McGrath after they retired.