3rd Ashes test - England v Australia match thread

[Gandalf]

looks like there wont even be a ball bowled today as the outfield is still in terrible knick

no inspection due now for another 2 hours....perhaps you`d be better off getting some kip miles

Yeah, what's going on with the weather? I just had my dinner and was ready to tune in and there is nothing happening! I'm going to have to find something else to do now. Too early for bed, I'm afraid. Not even 9pm out here. At least it means we are a step closer to not losing the test.

[skel1983]

Finding it hard to get motivated for this ashes series, usually love them. Maybe it's the fact that the Aussies are not this superstar team any longer? I dont know but it world terms id say both England and Australia are quite average.

[Gandalf]

I missed it all because I did eventually fall asleep. Seems Australia got a decent start but if the forecasts are correct, I can't see this being anything other than a draw.

[Gandalf]

Come on England!!!

6 wickets this morning! Looking great with the ball swinging about.

[Gandalf]

And another with the final ball. Get in there! Really hammered them there.

[HattonTheHammer]

England ripping through aussie attack and should have them all out for 250 odd

Worry is that in these conditions aussies will also have big success especially hilfenhaus and siddle - expect to see england 5-6 down by the end of the day for about 170, we are in for a thriller here

strauss and collingwood have a massive job on here

[Gandalf]

Good, finally all out. A bit worrying that the Aussies fell so easily. Fingers crossed with the English top order! I'm quite hopeful after that effort, but it changes in a matter of minutes.