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

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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. :hamster:
 
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<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
 
A few more overs of Haddin and Aus should be in a position to really drive home the advantage.
 
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 .
 
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.
 
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
 
Clarke must be backing his bowlers to knock over england on this flat deck !

What if that dont happen lol
 
Australia have surely ensured a draw here. It is England's turn to decide whether they want to draw or loose.
 
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.
 
Thirteen Down strikes again....

200 wickets for Draco.
 
Well played clarke. If this doesnt get the aussies up dont know what will. He cant do any more.
 
430 for 7 . Barbie finally reaches 200 . Swann has a 5er too .
 
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.
 
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.
 
Sir Jimmy is back to hit the legendary 30 mark which is the definition of an all time great.
 
And there it is folks 30 up for Anderson once again whatttttaaaa bowler and Sir Bresnan has hit a ton also magnificent work.
 
Starc is an underrated batsman.

He scored a brilliant 98 against India recently in a Test match when all other batsmen were failing.
 
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
 
Nice rapid 50 from starc, the Aussies will be looking to maybe get 600 now!
 
Starc has pretty much dominated this partnership 54 out of the 77 runs put on here...
 
Now Eng cant wint this test, impossible, I think no team has ever lost after scoring 500+ in first innings.
 
Australia 507/7 (142.0 ov)
England
Australia won the toss and elected to bat
Tea - Day 2
 
Australia 507/7 (142.0 ov)
England
Australia won the toss and elected to bat
Tea - Day 2
 
I think Aus will play till the end of day, if they are not knocked out before.
 
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
 
Reckon 10-15 more overs get to 575 and than declare either that or will get bowled out before
 
No need for Australia to declare here, they should look to slog England out the game. No need for Starc to change his approach
 
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.
 
Aussies should know that one wicket might get another , just keep things simple hit right areas.
 
Do not understand why Aussies ignoring Bird here ? He is a wicket taking bowler. Starc is good in shorter formats.
 
Lyon is bowling very well, excellent drift and spin should have had Cook with a bit more luck on his side
 
Both Misbah and Geoff Boycott would approve of Root's strike rate right now
 
Why was Starc prefered over Siddle for the new ball, his career stats are impressive.
 
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.
 
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