5th Ashes test

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:10 pm

Imagine the finale this would have been had we won at Old Trafford.

Conroysleftfoot · Post by **Conroysleftfoot** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:10 pm

Broad to take the last wicket??

Taffy on the wing · Post by **Taffy on the wing** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:11 pm

Following on BBC text in France
Left the room with 3 wickets down to get a beer…. Looked a lost cause
7 down!….. brilliant… staying right here.

Conroysleftfoot · Post by **Conroysleftfoot** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:15 pm

Taffy on the wing wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:11 pm
Following on BBC text in France
Left the room with 3 wickets down to get a beer…. Looked a lost cause
7 down!….. brilliant… staying right here.

Suggest you go for another beer.

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:28 pm

New ball or not new ball?

I think he'll wait until Woakes is done then take it with Jimmy and Broad.

If he leaves it too long and they have a partnership the fear that they score quicker with a new ball kicks in.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:30 pm

Cummins out ... caught Stokes

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:30 pm

TheFamilyCat wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:28 pm
New ball or not new ball?

I think he'll wait until Woakes is done then take it with Jimmy and Broad.

If he leaves it too long and they have a partnership the fear that they score quicker with a new ball kicks in.

Although it may not go on that long.

Taffy on the wing · Post by **Taffy on the wing** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:31 pm

Conroysleftfoot wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:15 pm
Suggest you go for another beer.

Just about to order it!
Is Wood available to bowl?

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:33 pm

Karma as Stokes catches Cummins

kentonclaret · Post by **kentonclaret** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:36 pm

Just goes to show why scoring 380 plus in the final innings to win a Test Match is very rarely achieved.

Taffy on the wing · Post by **Taffy on the wing** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:37 pm

Conroysleftfoot wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:15 pm
Suggest you go for another beer.

Just about to order it!
Is Wood available to bowl?

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:53 pm

Whatever happens now, this series has still got us all gripped in the final session of the final day.

Longsidebovril · Post by **Longsidebovril** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:57 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:53 pm
Whatever happens now, this series has still got us all gripped in the final session of the final day.

It really feels like a draw would be the right result for the series. It’s been nip and tuck all the way. Great series.

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:10 pm

Longsidebovril wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:57 pm
It really feels like a draw would be the right result for the series. It’s been nip and tuck all the way. Great series.

Definitely a fair result but I reckon we'll be thinking what might have been more than the Aussies.

Elizabeth · Post by **Elizabeth** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:11 pm

In years gone by you'd be confident Jimmy would be brought on to finish the Aussies off. Not any more unfortunately as the runs to win are uncomfortably reducing quickly

taio · Post by **taio** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:11 pm

Brilliant stuff this

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:11 pm

Broad’s bail changing does it again

Elizabeth · Post by **Elizabeth** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:12 pm

That's done it

Conroysleftfoot · Post by **Conroysleftfoot** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:13 pm

bloody hell

Firthy · Post by **Firthy** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:14 pm

What better ending to a career can you have than taking the final wicket to win a test and draw the ashes. Really hope it happens for Broad, he deserves it.

boatshed bill · Post by **boatshed bill** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:16 pm

This has been a brilliant test series, regardless of he final outcome.

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:20 pm

FCBurnley wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 30, 2023 2:12 pm
Sorry but it is relevant for a few reasons
A day 4 pitch is way better than day 5. The time available means the batters don’t have to take risks to get the runs. England are a bowler short ( 2 if you count Stokes). Australia have 4 of the top batters in the World. I am not seeing what will change to make things easier for England. 104-0 as I type

They still only need to plod on at 2 per over.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:26 pm

Broadyyyy

Bordeauxclaret · Post by **Bordeauxclaret** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:27 pm

Brilliant performance.

Unbelievable series which we’d have won had it not been for the weather.

Ampth7 · Post by **Ampth7** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:27 pm

Well done England and fair play to them all in the end! An amazing way for Broad to finish off!

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:27 pm

Fitting that Broady takes the last wicket in his last test

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:28 pm

Breathtaking end to a series you couldnt believe.

MrTopTier · Post by **MrTopTier** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:28 pm

Fantastic scenes

Brilliant finish.

Hats off to Stuart Broad.

Elizabeth · Post by **Elizabeth** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:28 pm

TheFamilyCat wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:20 pm
They still only need to plod on at 2 per over.

Last ball faced in test cricket hit for 6 , last bowl in test cricket a wicket. That will never be repeated. Better script than Botham

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:29 pm

Amazing match and series.
That damned weather in Manchester...

Firthy · Post by **Firthy** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:29 pm

Brilliant. Such a shame that an over generous declaration, an unsporting run out and the weather robbed England of winning the ashes.

NottsClaret · Post by **NottsClaret** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:30 pm

Great series that, enjoyed every day of it. Shame about the weather in Manchester but can't be helped.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:30 pm

What a series, what a team.

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:32 pm

Filling up watching Broad there. What a moment, shame it was only to draw and nothing the series.

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:32 pm

Pity the Mancs rain cost us the Ashes But very much a moral victory for England

dandeclaret · Post by **dandeclaret** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:33 pm

What an unbelievable series…. Test cricket still the best. You can stick all the franchise stuff, only test matches get the emotions going to that level.

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:34 pm

Great series. Great entertainment.

sjb · Post by **sjb** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:34 pm

Elizabeth wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:28 pm
Last ball faced in test cricket hit for 6 , last bowl in test cricket a wicket. That will never be repeated. Better script than Botham

Only other player to hit his last ball in Test cricket for 6 was Wayne Daniel.

Incidentally Glenn McGrath took wickets with his last ball in Tests, ODIs & T20s!

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:35 pm

Wonderful series - the only negative is that it’s finished. Absolutely brilliant to watch.

criminalclaret · Post by **criminalclaret** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:36 pm

With how wet July has been, I'm surprised we managed to complete 4 out of the 5 tests! Always a mountain to climb after losing the first 2 but fitting for Broad in this test to shine for one last time. He'll be sorely missed. Silver lining that they still haven't "lost" The Ashes on English soil since 2001.

Good knock by the Aussie's to get close to that total.

Granny WeatherWax · Post by **Granny WeatherWax** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:38 pm

Very poetic way to end, first with Broad but then with it being Bairstow catching Carey.

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:39 pm

dandeclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:33 pm
What an unbelievable series…. Test cricket still the best. You can stick all the franchise stuff, only test matches get the emotions going to that level.

You say that but there won't be a dry eye in the house when Adam Lyth retires from the Superchargers.

Lancasterclaret · Post by **Lancasterclaret** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:50 pm

Good fun that

Rain delay certainly got England focused and its a deserved win

Foulthrow · Post by **Foulthrow** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:50 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:35 pm
Wonderful series - the only negative is that it’s finished. Absolutely brilliant to watch.

What do you mean?
You’ve got the hundred to look forward to.

It must be good, I don’t think Sky would lie to us, would they?

jrgbfc · Post by **jrgbfc** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:51 pm

England had a bit of luck with the weather this Test. The rain yesterday when Kwahja and Warner looked well set and England looked flat definitely helped us.

CoolClaret · Post by **CoolClaret** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:54 pm

Woakes well deserved player of the series for us

19 wickets in three tests at 18.15 is bloody brilliant - only 4 behind Starc who took 23 in all 5!

Glad to see him finally recognised like this

Newcastleclaret93 · Post by **Newcastleclaret93** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:55 pm

CoolClaret wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:54 pm
Woakes well deserved player of the series for us

19 wickets in three tests at 18.15 is bloody brilliant - only 4 behind Starc who took 23 in all 5!

Glad to see him finally recognised like this

I agree he changed the series for us.

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:59 pm

CoolClaret wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:54 pm
Woakes well deserved player of the series for us

19 wickets in three tests at 18.15 is bloody brilliant - only 4 behind Starc who took 23 in all 5!

Glad to see him finally recognised like this

Good effort having only played 2.5 games.

And don't forget his runs, seeing us home at Headingley and the first innings in this game.

Vino blanco · Post by **Vino blanco** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 7:16 pm

An incredible Ashes series, after which both teams can be proud of their amazing performances. That really was test match cricket at its best with both teams giving their absolute all. I do think that the controversial stumping of Bairstow by Carey was a changing point in the game: until that point Australia were in the box seat, but the incident seemed to galvanise the English team to spur them for the remainder of the series.

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 7:20 pm

Vino blanco wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 7:16 pm
An incredible Ashes series, after which both teams can be proud of their amazing performances. That really was test match cricket at its best with both teams giving their absolute all. I do think that the controversial stumping of Bairstow by Carey was a changing point in the game: until that point Australia were in the box seat, but the incident seemed to galvanise the English team to spur them for the remainder of the series.

Funnily some posters have said that this incident cost us the second test. We'll never know but my feeling is that Stokes' rampage was a result of this and I'm with you in thinking it kicked us into life more than it cost us that game.