The Ashes

[Buzzo]

I think a few games against a big hitting side could do them wonders for a mindset shift. A couple of games in they might realise they just need to start swinging.

I think England need to be brave, maybe accept that there could be a few defeats here, but stop trying to hit the 'par' scores and runs per over rates. When you see the likes of Guptil/McCullum hitting 200 odd in the WC, and compare it to the par score approach England have always taken its almost as if the teams are playing a different sport.

I reckon they should go to bat first innings and start swinging from the off

[Shaggy]

ODIs start tommorow. Anyone interested?

No. Not remotely. Won't watch a ball.

[Buzzo]

No. Not remotely. Won't watch a ball.

Yeah, I'm all talk also. I won't watch any of it.

[Alex]

If the games line up with when I am lounging about at home, itll be my choice to nap too

[Chazza]

Sounds like Hales and Roy will be opening tomorrow.

Step in the right direction.

[Chazza]

Maybe not

Roy gone for a Golden first ball

[Pedenj]

Cracking start!

[Alex]

The Interview with Brendan Mccullum before the match was fascinating. Going through his field placings and thought process for captaining the side during a game. Id try and find it if you can, up there with those masterclasses they do.

[Alex]

Root and Hales giving it a good old go at the start. None of this start slow bollocks today

[Buzzo]

Yeah going at 8 an over is encouraging.

[Alex]

50 off 36 Balls! Its like watching Brazil

[Alex]

Hales gone anyway, should slow them down a little

[Buzzo]

Its a tough ask to expect them to change overnight - but its the right way to go. It may take some time, and starting off against one of the best teams around is a challenge.

*cough* KP *cough* would be a good guy to have in the team whilst they attempt the transition.

[Chazza]

Root playing some lovely shots.

[Pedenj]

Really positive start from England. Going for runs early, great to see.