Ashes 5 test - The Oval

[The Rat]

Paine has kept terribly all series

Why is it presumed he’s a good gloveman? He really isn’t

 

[rentaghost]

Aussies toss decision and fielding as if they have already won the Ashes

 

[JohnSmithUK]

Paine has kept terribly all series

Why is it presumed he’s a good gloveman? He really isn’t

To keep the sham going that Smith isn't captain.

 

[The Rat]

Its not strange really. He's averaging over 40 against the best bowling attack in the world and currently looks like a test match opening bat - his overall average is improving all of the time. Denly has shown he has guts but still looks short of test class IMO.

Was playing devils advocate really

Good session that bit of luck

 

[Salem Street South]

But really loves a shipping forecast.

Comes across as mocking it, the smug tit.
Also boils my piss the way they say 1-80 instead of 80-1. Backwards bastards

 

[The Rat]

I want to see Curran n woakes bat like batsmen when they come in

I get annoyed that their runs are treated like bonus runs or “bailing out” the batsman

They are in the team as all rounders

 

[wayne entwhistle no9]

Paine has kept terribly all series

Why is it presumed he’s a good gloveman? He really isn’t

I can't see him being around for the next Ashes he had pretty much served his purpose for his country.
The bad news is that Carey looks an absolute crackerjack of a player.

 

[Mainze]

Will Root cash in on his good fortune this time?

 

[The Rat]

I can't see him being around for the next Ashes he had pretty much served his purpose for his country.
The bad news is that Carey looks an absolute crackerjack of a player.

Carey looks good in one day stuff not seen much to suggest he will do it over 5 days mind, mainly as he’s not had the Chance mind

Yeah Smith back in charge in months

 

[wayne entwhistle no9]

Carey looks good in one day stuff not seen much to suggest he will do it over 5 days mind, mainly as he’s not had the Chance mind

Yeah Smith back in charge in months

He reminds me of Gilchrist when he broke into the Aussie one day teams but they stuck with Healy as test keeper. Once Gilchrist got in he brought a new dimension to the Test side.

 

[Mainze]

Australia are taking the piss now

 

[The Red Telephone]

Have the Aussies got a cheeky bet on how many times Root will be dropped?

 

[JohnSmithUK]

Australia are taking the piss now

Have they a bet on 2-2?

 

[The Rat]

Root played so much better in his two 70s last few innings

He’s trying to attack them as he’s Been very cautious all series, not quite working

 

[JohnSmithUK]

Root played so much better in his two 70s last few innings

He’s trying to attack them as he’s Been very cautious all series, not quite working

Attacking is ok, as long as they don't think they are playing white ball cricket.

 

[The Rat]

Attacking is ok, as long as they don't think they are playing white ball cricket.

I think he’s just abit out of touch managed to get through by fighting his instincts last 2 tests

He’s not a natural number 3 though, he plays too many shots

 

[JohnSmithUK]

Oh dear

 

[Mainze]

Urgh, nothing shot to a nothing ball.

 

[The Rat]

People need to calm down with this lad

He’s doing no more than ok, and he can’t play the short ball for toffee

Not sure how successful he’s gonna be

 

[McGregor]

Clutching at straws, but on first glance that could of been checked for a no ball.