England v Australia | 3rd Test | Birmingham | England win 3rd Test by 8 wickets

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England Squad
AN Cook*, MM Ali, JM Anderson, JM Bairstow, IR Bell, SCJ Broad, JC Buttler†, ST Finn, A Lyth, AU Rashid, JE Root, BA Stokes, MA Wood

Australia Squad
MJ Clarke*, SPD Smith, PJ Cummins, Fawad Ahmed, BJ Haddin†, JR Hazlewood, MG Johnson, NM Lyon, MR Marsh, SE Marsh, PM Nevill†, CJL Rogers, PM Siddle, MA Starc, AC Voges, DA Warner, SR Watson

 

[Markhor]

Steve Finn starts today for England. Let's hope the pitch has a bit more life in it.

 

[Random Aussie]

We bat

 

[Slog]

Clarkes gotta make runs this match

Cmon Aussies

 

[Markhor]

Jones...Bowden...wait wrong year.

 

[Markhor]

View of the pitch

 

[Bilal7]

What a let-down. Everyone out there thought that the troll was gone.

 

[Enforcer]

since, Australia has won the toss and batted first, is it fair to say - "bye bye England?"

 

[Amjid Javed]

Quite a bit of movement for england bowlers with new ball and the pitch so far.. interesting to see how long this lasts

 

[Justcrazy]

Poms need to strike early.

 

[Justcrazy]

Anderson will need to use new ball effectively

 

[nish_mate]

Poms need to strike early.

havent they already???

 

[Justcrazy]

Smith

 

[nish_mate]

Out

 

[Amjid Javed]

Aus 18/2

Decision to bat 1st not looking to clever at the moment.

 

[uberkoen]

Rogers is still out there. They need to get him out cheaply because if he settles he'll end up scoring big.

 

[Bilal7]

Need to get Clarke in the next couple of overs and England would be in control.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Clarke gone now as well.. 34/3

 

[Bilal7]

Clarke's average is now 50.01. It's probably going to keep sliding down until he retires.

 

[cricketindiafan]

Aussies seem to be a bit over confident. Perhaps wrote off England a little too early

 

[Slog]

Clarke's average is now 50.01. It's probably going to keep sliding down until he retires.

hes been a shadow of the old Clarke for a while

injuries take their toll

 

[uberkoen]

Trouble brewing for the Aussies. Still think Rogers is the danger man though.

 

[Markhor]

Just our luck as Steve Finn regains form before the Pakistan series

 

[Nikhil_cric]

I thought the drainage systems nowadays did not allow for seamer friendly pitches in England anymore? . Anderson was seaming it all over the place. So much for England not preparing pitches.

 

[nish_mate]

I thought the drainage systems nowadays did not allow for seamer friendly pitches in England anymore? . Anderson was seaming it all over the place. So much for England not preparing pitches.

Drainage changes with every match!

 

[Big Mac]

I thought the drainage systems nowadays did not allow for seamer friendly pitches in England anymore? . Anderson was seaming it all over the place. So much for England not preparing pitches.

Different grounds have different wickets and Birmingham has a decent amount of rain over the last week or so relative to the hotter, drier buildup at the start of the summer.

It's not rocket science.

 

[Abhilash93]

First time in 12 years that England don't have an African born player in the team!

 

[Robert]

View of the pitch

Hardly a green mamba, then.

How is Finn bowling? Is he fast, or doing a sort of McGrath job?

 

[Big Mac]

Oh dear Marsh, what the hell was that

Seriously, should be dropped for that.

 

[Robert]

84-5

The return of Jimmy!

 

[Big Mac]

Cunning plan from Australia here, get bowled out quickly so they can have a crack at England while the conditions are great for bowling.

 

[Robert]

My gawd, another one has gone!

 

[Pete Rose]

Australia's formula for win on tour: win toss to bat first on true pitch in "Australian" way.
The rest is not in our hands.

 

[Lurker_Ind]

Aus playing like India.

 

[Prince of Pakistan]

Damn Aussies what happened to them.

 

[Markhor]

Calypso Collapso.

 

[Robert]

We won't know what this wicket is like until England have batted on it.

If Johnno gets runs he usually takes wickets too, but he may not have many to bowl at and Australia will probably have to defend to some extent.

.....oh, he's out for 3 and Jimmy has 5-22.

 

[Lurker_Ind]

If there is a team that can turn things around and win the Test from this point, it is Australia.

Australia has the bowling to demolish England. Lets see how they bowl.

 

[Robert]

Can Captain Australia carry his bat?

 

[Man Of Steel]

WTH is happening? Can't believe my eyes

 

[Lurker_Ind]

We won't know what this wicket is like until England have batted on it.

If Johnno gets runs he usually takes wickets too, but he may not have many to bowl at and Australia will probably have to defend to some extent.

.....oh, he's out for 3 and Jimmy has 5-22.

There is some movement, but nothing alarming like we saw when India played. Looks pretty good pitch to bat on.

Its just poor cricket from Aussies.

 

[WrexEverything]

Anderson in this form is just astonishing to watch.

 

[Lurker_Ind]

Anderson in this form is just astonishing to watch.

He bowled okay. Nothing special. Australia simply gifted their wickets.

 

[Big Mac]

WTH is happening? Can't believe my eyes

Did you find the posts where I was licking English boots btw? I'm still waiting.

 

[Markhor]

Hardly a green mamba, then.

How is Finn bowling? Is he fast, or doing a sort of McGrath job?

Good movement, hitting the right lengths. Finn's always had pace but for some reason in the last few years he hasn't kicked on plus has had injuries.

Australia haven't done themselves any favours though as Finn's two wickets were pretty much straight balls and their batsmen were playing for swing/seam that wasn't there.

 

[Markhor]

Aaand they're off for rain again.

So much for that dry summer. Shortest heatwave ever.

 

[Man Of Steel]

Did you find the posts where I was licking English boots btw? I'm still waiting.

So you logged in just to troll? Do everyone a favor and hit the log out button.

 

[Robert]

Good movement, hitting the right lengths. Finn's always had pace but for some reason in the last few years he hasn't kicked on plus has had injuries.

Australia haven't done themselves any favours though as Finn's two wickets were pretty much straight balls and their batsmen were playing for swing/seam that wasn't there.

Yet another promising bowler set back for years by overcoaching.

Finn has the best test match s/r of anyone English who has bowled 2000+ balls since Fred Trueman.

But what pace is he at now? He was around 90 mph when he started five years ago. England really need him to kick on as Jimmy is approaching dotage.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Wow Aussies in a massive hole here, if they get to 150 it would be a miracle, still don`t get why they decide to bat 1st here!

 

[Big Mac]

There is some movement, but nothing alarming like we saw when India played. Looks pretty good pitch to bat on.

Its just poor cricket from Aussies.

They tend to struggle once the ball starts moving sideways. Be interesting to see how England cope with Starc and Johnson if the conditions stay like this

So you logged in just to troll? Do everyone a favor and hit the log out button.

I'm just discussing the cricket, saw you post and was reminded of what you said in the previous thread. If you're going to make claims about other posters you should have the courtesy to back them up. So yeah, evidence of boot licking please.

Bit rich of you accusing someone else of trolling too.

 

[IndianWillow]

Just tuned into this match. Can't believe the scoreline.

 

[uberkoen]

Wow Aussies in a massive hole here, if they get to 150 it would be a miracle, still don`t get why they decide to bat 1st here!

With Rodgers still out there it is possible.

 

[Captain_Obvious]

This pitch and the way Australia have batted reminds me of the 4th and 5th Tests of India Vs Eng series last year.

Rogers is doing a Dhoni here.

England will rack up 400 + and Australia will lose by an innings and 100 runs

 

[Big Mac]

Wow Aussies in a massive hole here, if they get to 150 it would be a miracle, still don`t get why they decide to bat 1st here!

They always bat first. They will also have the 2005 Edgbaston test in mind. Ponting won the toss, chose to field and England had 400 runs by stumps on the first day.

 

[Justcrazy]

Poms need to finish this quick.

 

[Justcrazy]

Starc is no mug with the bat , can add some quick runs

 

[Justcrazy]

Review time !!!

 

[Justcrazy]

Eight down.

 

[Robert]

No carrying his bat for Captain Australia today.

Well batted, old man.

 

[Lurker_Ind]

Hazlewood looks like a young McDermot and also bowls just like him. Its like Craig McDermot reborn again.

 

[Markhor]

Yet another promising bowler set back for years by overcoaching.

Finn has the best test match s/r of anyone English who has bowled 2000+ balls since Fred Trueman.

But what pace is he at now? He was around 90 mph when he started five years ago. England really need him to kick on as Jimmy is approaching dotage.

Hit 89mph a couple of times but mostly around 85mph mark, lost a little pace but threatening enough.

 

[Justcrazy]

Can Poms get rid of them quickly here.

 

[Robert]

Hazlewood looks like a young McDermot and also bowls just like him. Its like Craig McDermot reborn again.

Not as quick.

Could be very effective on this track - has about the right pace. My tip for the best Aussie bowler in this match.

 

[Lurker_Ind]

There is good carry ad bounce in the pitch. So MJ's bouncers will be more lethal this time.

 

[Justcrazy]

It would be interesting to see how Poms bat on this pitch.

 

[Markhor]

Loving Hazlewood's approach here, just flash at everything as we're buggered anyway !

 

[Lurker_Ind]

Not as quick.

Could be very effective on this track - has about the right pace. My tip for the best Aussie bowler in this match.

I did not watch McDermot at his peak, but watched him bowl a few times bakc in early-mid 90's. He was a fast medium bowler just like Hazlewood.

 

[Madplayer]

I think Australia will crawl to 130 maybe with a bit of a luck. A coiple of edges have gone flying over the slips for fours so far. Lets see how long luck favours them.
Good disciplined bowling by england but not something which couldnt have been handled.

 

[Abdullah719]

Is Finn back? I am seeing his average speed as 86.3 and top speed at 93.3 in this innings. That is pretty good. Was barely touching 86-87 in the WC.

 

[Convict]

A blocked ball is safe but that's not what batsmen are built for

 

[Robert]

Nine down now. I get the impression that Australia have not applied themselves apart from Cap A. Boof must be fuming.

 

[Convict]

Clarke is so obviously gone. Can't bend his back and it's effected his batting so much

 

[Robert]

It would be interesting to see how Poms bat on this pitch.

You will find out how Poms bat on it soon enough.

 

[Lurker_Ind]

Clarke is so obviously gone. Can't bend his back and it's effected his batting so much

He should retire before further ruining his average and reputation.

 

[Convict]

He should retire before further ruining his average and reputation.

Stuff the average and reputation. He should retire because he's not best XI

 

[BigBoy123]

Useful runs for Ozs...

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[Robert]

298 test wickets for Broad. Should become the fifth Englishman in the 300 Club later in this match.

 

[Markhor]

136 all out. Jimmy gets 6-47. England just needed the three bowlers !

As the old saying goes however, judge a pitch when both sides have batted on it. Little margin for error for Aussie bowlers now with such a pitiful score.

 

[Robert]

Anderson has 6-47 and Australia are all out for 136, having batted nearly 37 overs after choosing to bat first.

Now for Chef and Lyth to face The Mitchell Brothers

 

[Lurker_Ind]

Stuff the average and reputation. He should retire because he's not best XI

Big name players rarely retire by themselves. They always believe that its only a matter of time before they find form. They need to be shown the door. In the process what they do is damage their average and reputation. Happened to Sehwag. His average fell below 50 because he had an appalling 10 test match period before he was forcibly booted out.

Or is it that Clarke is holding back his retirement until he plays India again