It's The Ashes (again)

[SuperBob2002]

Another wicket needlessly thrown away. Just as we were getting a foothold back in the game.

It's so frustrating. It really is.

You really don't get Bazball do you?

I don't 'get it', no. I understand what they're aim is and what they're trying to do, but I don't agree with it. 

We needed to play the situation today and get into a strong position. Instead we've thrown wickets away with needless shots. At least we've given ourselves a chance. But I don't feel confident. It's still an excellent pitch. Especially when you don't have a frontline spinner to face! Let's hope for a couple of wickets tonight, and a slow run rate, and we can hope tomorrow brings favourable bowling conditions.

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Yet again England look to be getting the upper hand, and we let the Aussies back in.

If the shoe was on the other foot the Aussies would be ruthless and wouldn't allow us back in the game. That'll be the difference this summer.

This is bollocks. Both teams have had significant spells on top during the game - that’s the beauty of test cricket.

You mean like th hammerings we had down under in the 5-0 whitewash, and two 4-0 hammerings in the previous 3 Ashes down under. We're the home side and should be imposing our will on them, and going for the kill when we're on top, like they do to us when they're the home team.