The Ashes 2013

[MikeH]

Well it's 3-0 but we probably would have lost the drawn test, if not for rain (never know, we could have won it) and 2 of them were very close.

We have more match-winners than they do and a few of them have stepped up when we've got ourselves into real pressure situations. But we have only really dominated one of the four tests, and almost everyone's been too inconsistent.

And it totally applies to Root, with a match-winning 180, but the majority of his innings haven't been good enough. Laz is totally right on the consistency front.

[The Mad Monk]

Okay, the chatter is making it sound worse than it is.

[Alexander's Horse]

Just stick with your team would be my advice, same happened in rugby, England found the winning formula and had an awesome team for many years.

[MikeH]

Well we have to change Bresnan now he's injured.

[Dauphin]

Or play with ten men and give Australia a chance.

[Bugs ****ing Bunny]

What's the odds on them bringing Compton in and playing with three bowlers?

[MikeH]

I think they've already said it's Tremlett coming in.

[MikeH]

Well I totally didn't expect that.

And finally, 5 bowlers!

[Colonâ„¢]

I don't get that this thing is still going on. There's only 4 countries that play the game, right?

[MikeH]

Yes, and half of them play in this series.

[MikeH]

Going to the Oval tomorrow.

[Colonâ„¢]

Yes, and half of them play in this series.

I'm beginning to see why, of the 2 sports, it was football that came to achieve world domination.

[Wezil]

I don't get that this thing is still going on. There's only 4 countries that play the game, right?

It is strange.

Apparently it's a "test" so I presume they are just retaking the exam until they get it right.

[Alexander's Horse]

If the Australian team lose this one they will be the first go down four zip.

Watson does his usual periodic career saving innings. It's a start anyway...

[MikeH]

Well it was great to be at The Ashes even if yesterday wasn't the best day as an England fan, got about 60 overs and some nice wickets. Swanny's 2nd ball was great. Good knock from Smith. Us playing slowly seemingly to ease out the draw was disappointing though. Not great as a spectator.

Start of England's innings was nice though. Some nice moments of the crowd mocking the Aussie players, after they went up to shout twice for things that were nowhere near. Cheers of "HOWZAT!" and "REVIEW!" after pretty much every ball.

First time at the Oval, smaller than I thought it'd be. Feels a lot smaller than the Rose Bowl even.