It's The Ashes (again)

[Tom Joad]

So who was exulting the virtues of "classic, boring test cricket"? 7 down, still 98 behind. They've scored about 120 runs all day.

This is exactly why we play with "bazball" tactics. If we batted "properly" we'd be all out for around 150 anyway in double the overs.

So you're just ignoring excellent bowling and very tough batting conditions? 

This is why Test cricket is fascinating and intriguing. Australia going at 2 runs an over wasn't boring. Unless you're a moron. 

They played correctly and tried to see off very good bowling by not risking their wicket. Unfortunately for them, and fortunately for us, Broad and Co have bowled on another level since lunch.

If you want to see consistent boundary hitting go and watch the Hundred. (Not you personally, the idiots moaning at Aussies playing 'boring' cricket).

I would argue, Australia dug themselves a hole by not attacking the bowlers. We all know their objective is to win the series and that is fair enough but if you refuse to attack at all, you will buckle under pressure.