It's The Ashes (again)

[Cuzer]

I’m sure it was Steve Waugh who was captain when a catch was blatantly grassed in the WI in 95. Aus became no 1.   WI collapsed and never recovered

Taylor was definitely at the centre of a one bounce catch, Barmy Army taunted him with it for years

The Aussies are notorious cricket bullies, but hate a slap back

Cuzer

[Tom Joad]

I’m sure it was Steve Waugh who was captain when a catch was blatantly grassed in the WI in 95. Aus became no 1.   WI collapsed and never recovered

Taylor was definitely at the centre of a one bounce catch, Barmy Army taunted him with it for years

The Aussies are notorious cricket bullies, but hate a slap back

Cuzer

Crocodile tears AOTS.

[Cheshire East Baggie]

I don't disagree that the Aussies are "cricket bullies". In the old days of local umpires, the stats show quite clearly that England's bowlers never got lbw calls in Oz, while some of the decisions given the other way were outrageous.

But - - - Cameron Green grabbed the ball cleanly. His hand hit the ground, but he was holding the ball, no juggling or fumbling with it. The Indians can be outraged if they like, but it was out IMO.

As India has a firm grip on the purse strings of world cricket, my concern is that if they don't succeed at test cricket, they will just marginalise it even further. Recently the owner of Rajasthan Royals suggested Test cricket should be a "once a year" event "like Wimbledon". In cricket what India wants, India gets, sadly.

[Cuzer]

As soon as the ball does just enough the Indians technique is shot to bits

Boland looks a handful in English conditions and will give them extra depth once the serious stuff starts

Cuzer

[rsbaggy2]

As soon as the ball does just enough the Indians technique is shot to bits

Boland looks a handful in English conditions and will give them extra depth once the serious stuff starts

Cuzer

You live in hope.

Much as you grind your teeth over the help the counties have given to aussies in acclimatising,  bear in mind india have come straight off the plane from a gruelling IPL with no preparation. 
Shot to bits? Give it a rest.

[Tom Joad]

If India make it past lunch with still 5 wickets down, maybe they'll fancy they can squeeze a draw?

[SuperBob2002]

If India make it past lunch with still 5 wickets down, maybe they'll fancy they can squeeze a draw?

It's a six day Test, so they'll still have some batting to do!

[Cheshire East Baggie]

If India make it past lunch with still 5 wickets down, maybe they'll fancy they can squeeze a draw?

It's a six day Test, so they'll still have some batting to do!

The extra day is only available if time is lost due to weather. Not sure what the exact rules are but if play continues all day today, the 6th day won't happen.

[backsidebaggie]

If India make it past lunch with still 5 wickets down, maybe they'll fancy they can squeeze a draw?

It's a six day Test, so they'll still have some batting to do!

6th day is only a reserve day for any time lost to rain. It’s still a 5 day test.

[rsbaggy2]

If India make it past lunch with still 5 wickets down, maybe they'll fancy they can squeeze a draw?

It's a six day Test, so they'll still have some batting to do!

Ship has sailed ... aussies strolling to victory.

Sixth day only if weather intervenes. It won't.