England vs Australia | 3rd Ashes Test | Old Trafford | 02/8/13 | Day 2

[Justcrazy]

6 overs before Lunch.

 

[SL_Fan]

No chance I am posting a video on a forum like this, just have to take my word for it.

Ah time for Brad Haddin to play one of his patented stupid shots I fear

Cmon now don't be shy. Scull a few and off ya go.

 

[SL_Fan]

What kind of captain is Cook?

Yup as Warnie would say "I would fancy a root"

 

[Justcrazy]

Partnership 27 runs

 

[Justcrazy]

Cook should bowl a few overs himself.

 

[style_guru]

What kind of captain is Cook?

Lucky.

 

[Saurav]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Now I know what Warner meant when he said he didn't hit Root</p>— Derek Alberts (@derekalberts1) <a href="https://twitter.com/derekalberts1/statuses/363262420329832449">August 2, 2013</a></blockquote>
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[Justcrazy]

Lunch

Aussies adding 89 runs for two wickets in this session.

 

[SL_Fan]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Now I know what Warner meant when he said he didn't hit Root</p>— Derek Alberts (@derekalberts1) <a href="https://twitter.com/derekalberts1/statuses/363262420329832449">August 2, 2013</a></blockquote>
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) keep em coming

 

[KIC]

Why did he review it?

He just took a chance with Hotspot. Did Hotspot show any edge btw?

 

[Convict]

Yup as Warnie would say "I would fancy a root"

That's not what Warney means by that lol

 

[SL_Fan]

That's not what Warney means by that lol

What exactly did he mean then? :lizhurley

 

[SL_Fan]

A few more overs of Haddin and Aus should be in a position to really drive home the advantage.

 

[Convict]

What exactly did he mean then? :lizhurley

Yeah. Was a message to Liz

 

[Ims1]

Vic Marks, Ex-England spinner on BBC Test Match Special
"We didn't see the magic session that England craved and I think Australia will be happy. Swann was getting the odd ball to turn, but Clarke is still there and I'm sure the Australians will want to accelerate after the break to get to 450 if they can."

What is wrong with him ? 500+ on .

 

[Convict]

Vic Marks, Ex-England spinner on BBC Test Match Special
"We didn't see the magic session that England craved and I think Australia will be happy. Swann was getting the odd ball to turn, but Clarke is still there and I'm sure the Australians will want to accelerate after the break to get to 450 if they can."

What is wrong with him ? 500+ on .

Probably rain.

 

[bin_pendi_ka_lota]

English are better batting unit. Even if Aussies score 500+ minimum and get 2 wickets by end of day today I wouldnt rule out a draw

 

[mosh101]

Clarke must be backing his bowlers to knock over england on this flat deck !

What if that dont happen lol

 

[mosh101]

19 away clarke from 200

 

[Ims1]

5th day - we might lose 50 to 60 overs due to rain .

 

[IndianWillow]

Australia have surely ensured a draw here. It is England's turn to decide whether they want to draw or loose.

 

[Ims1]

England odds now over 15 . Draw the top fave .

 

[hadi123]

I wanted Root to get Warner out

 

[akamaka]

Whatever the score Australia should look to put england in with 20-15 overs to go in the day and hope to take 3 wickets.

 

[Convict]

87 strikes again

 

[Robert]

Thirteen Down strikes again....

200 wickets for Draco.

 

[akamaka]

Well played clarke. If this doesnt get the aussies up dont know what will. He cant do any more.

 

[Kianig89]

So Ashes still on the line definitionly 3-0 not possible now

 

[Ims1]

430 for 7 . Barbie finally reaches 200 . Swann has a 5er too .

 

[Convict]

So Ashes still on the line definitionly 3-0 not possible now

Australia winning 3 tests in a row is not possible.

5-0 should be impossible now though. Which is a real relief.

 

[IndianWillow]

England's only chance is to build a first innings lead and hope the Aussies will collapse like they did during the first two tests.

 

[bin_pendi_ka_lota]

Starc giving love bites to Swann.. 11 off last pover

 

[khalil1986]

Sir Jimmy is back to hit the legendary 30 mark which is the definition of an all time great.

 

[mithun_minhas]

When ball is not swinging, Anderson = Vinay Kooomar.

 

[khalil1986]

And there it is folks 30 up for Anderson once again whatttttaaaa bowler and Sir Bresnan has hit a ton also magnificent work.

 

[mithun_minhas]

Starc is an underrated batsman.

He scored a brilliant 98 against India recently in a Test match when all other batsmen were failing.

 

[bin_pendi_ka_lota]

When ball is not swinging, Anderson = Vinay Kooomar.

136.5
Anderson to Starc, FOUR, KAPOW! That shot deserved its own Batman sound effect, Starc cracking an on drive past the man at mid-on, the ball seeming to go into warp speed as it flew in the air straight out of the middle

And then people ask why he doesnt get selected for IPL

 

[mithun_minhas]

And then people ask why he doesnt get selected for IPL

Anderson would get murdered in IPL.

 

[bin_pendi_ka_lota]

Starc deserves a century here

 

[bin_pendi_ka_lota]

Kapil Bresnan getting totalled nowd by Starc.. Very handy 50

 

[Amjid Javed]

Nice rapid 50 from starc, the Aussies will be looking to maybe get 600 now!

 

[Amjid Javed]

Starc has pretty much dominated this partnership 54 out of the 77 runs put on here...

 

[Wattoo]

Now Eng cant wint this test, impossible, I think no team has ever lost after scoring 500+ in first innings.

 

[Wattoo]

Australia 507/7 (142.0 ov)
England
Australia won the toss and elected to bat
Tea - Day 2

 

[Wattoo]

Australia 507/7 (142.0 ov)
England
Australia won the toss and elected to bat
Tea - Day 2

 

[Wattoo]

I think Aus will play till the end of day, if they are not knocked out before.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Starc scoring a century will demoralize the English, after a long time Aussies are playing to their potential

Smith why why why you threw it away, that was a hack shot

 

[khalil1986]

Reckon 10-15 more overs get to 575 and than declare either that or will get bowled out before

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

What do the players eat in tea and lunch?

 

[khalil1986]

Now Eng cant wint this test, impossible, I think no team has ever lost after scoring 500+ in first innings.

England scored more than 550 and lost LOL

 

[Wattoo]

England scored more than 550 and lost LOL

When??

 

[MarkCooper]

2-0 Up. A draw is fine. We keep the Ashes with a draw.

 

[soso_killer]

No need for Australia to declare here, they should look to slog England out the game. No need for Starc to change his approach

 

[Saurav]

When??

Adelaide 2006

 

[Wattoo]

Congrats Eng bowlers for treffic centuries

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Aussie team looks divided

 

[soso_killer]

Poor declaration Australia

 

[IndianWillow]

England scored more than 550 and lost LOL

Aus scored 550 against India and lost. Remembe Dravid 233 and 72*?

 

[IndianWillow]

Poor declaration Australia

I don't think so. Two down, they don't want to waste time and give England a better chance to draw.

 

[Justcrazy]

England trail by 505 runs with 10 wickets remaining in the 1st innings

 

[Justcrazy]

Lyon needs to show he is capable at winning games at test level

 

[Justcrazy]

Lyon has started on right note here.

 

[Justcrazy]

Aussies need to strike here , and get couple before stumps.

 

[wrongun]

Thing is, now we've ruined Lyon's confidence by dropping him twice in 2 months if he doesn't strike early he'll feel huge pressure and potentially lose heart.

 

[Justcrazy]

Lyon has been good , he needs to keep trying.

 

[Justcrazy]

Aussies should know that one wicket might get another , just keep things simple hit right areas.

 

[Justcrazy]

Do not understand why Aussies ignoring Bird here ? He is a wicket taking bowler. Starc is good in shorter formats.

 

[Justcrazy]

There is spin here , clarke should bowl a few overs himself.

 

[Justcrazy]

Batting last will not be easy.

 

[Justcrazy]

24 / 0

17 overs for the day

 

[khalil1986]

Lyon is bowling very well, excellent drift and spin should have had Cook with a bit more luck on his side

 

[Haroon786]

Both Misbah and Geoff Boycott would approve of Root's strike rate right now

 

[Haroon786]

Why was Starc prefered over Siddle for the new ball, his career stats are impressive.

 

[mithun_minhas]

Yawn!!!

 

[Ims1]

dull draw !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Ims1]

47 for 1 .Siddle yanks the Root

 

[Shaheerthe2nd]

Root gone

Australia need to get Cook or else they are going to be looking at a draw

 

[MRSN]

Australia needs one of these two pretty early..

 

[MRSN]

great stuff from Siddle..

 

[Ruri]

Terrible stuff today England. Root is awful at the start of an innings. He was lucky to survive the new ball last time and he didnt this time on a flat flat pitch. And Bresnan should have reviewed but he and Cook must be braindead. We deserve to lose this match if Cook and Trott don't stonewall.