Ashes third test

[ClaretTony]

Our side is definitely short of a Boycott.

It wouldn’t do any harm would it?

[dougcollins]

All I have in my head is 'Don't get out' - then the inevitable happens.

[Spijed]

He thinks/wants that every ball bowled by an Englishman should result in a wicked and every ball bowled by an Australian should be dispatched for six.

Nothing wrong with that.

If that's the thinking then what's the point of playing test match cricket?

Why not do away with it and just play more T20 games.

[equinox]

If that's the thinking then what's the point of playing test match cricket?

Why not do away with it and just play more T20 games.

Just for one test though Spijed, surely even you would break a smile?

Probably not.

[Quickenthetempo]

Just using this to get your attention.

Just seen on Twitter that Jarrow have been drawn away to Padiham in some sort of football cup.

[Bordeauxclaret]

We lost the first test because Australia are better than us and helping them with the early declaration made no sense , just an ego thing from Stokes , much like bowling 14 overs on the bounce

Getting boring this. If you think our decision cost us the game you can’t also argue the entire series it’s all one sided.

Enjoy tomorrow. Hopefully the rain holds off.

[JarrowClaret]

Just seen on Twitter that Jarrow have been drawn away to Padiham in some sort of football cup.

Wow I didn’t realise Jarrow had a team that played at that level, used to love going up the Arborio’s when I was younger.

[Clive 1960]

We only lost the first test because they scored an unbeaten 54 for the 9th wicket when the game looked won.

We deserved to lose the second test but gave it a real go.

This test is right up there with them and this third day has been enthralling.

What about a silly declaration on day one when Root was seeing it like a football could easily have got a extra 50 runs .

[Andreshotboots]

What about a silly declaration on day one when Root was seeing it like a football could easily have got a extra 50 runs .

I think the most telling stat is that England have dropped almost double the catches the Aussies have in this series so far.

At this level in particular, catches really do win matches..

[JarrowClaret]

I think the most telling stat is that England have dropped almost double the catches the Aussies have in this series so far.

At this level in particular, catches really do win matches..

Agreed but the other telling stat is extras I think that is around double as well too many no balls and byes especially.

[fatboy47]

If watching Khawaja bat is classed as entertainment then I’m out

Test cricket isn't for everyone.

20/20 was brought in to cater for those with limited attention spans. Embrace it.

[Newcastleclaret93]

I don’t get the comments Khawaja it’s not exactly like he is Boycott. He’s scoring at a pretty average test rate.

I wish we had him, we might be able to actually beat decent teams then

[fatboy47]

if you put both teams knackers on a weighing scale, England's would weigh more.

Possibly.
I suspect if you tried it with their brains then England's would barely shift the needle.

[dandeclaret]

What about a silly declaration on day one when Root was seeing it like a football could easily have got a extra 50 runs .

Or…. Had coughed up 2 chances trying to slog it, and could have been out next ball….

[CoolClaret]

We desperately need a Khawaja type at the top of the order - someone that can see out the first change and be a bit of a lynchpin… far too much pressure is put on Root consistently coming in at sort of 60-2 or whatever.

Not to mention that we can still play a super aggressive style with the middle order

[ClaretTony]

What about a silly declaration on day one when Root was seeing it like a football could easily have got a extra 50 runs .

And you wouldn't have considered it silly had we got a wicket or two before close. Shame people are still going on about the declaration when, had it not happened, the likely result would have been a draw given the time. There have been far more incidents, and more key incidents, that have turned close games in their favour.

[fatboy47]

That declaration is a red herring...you could understand it even if you didn't agree with it.

Stokes is desperate to put England on the front foot..you have to admire that.

[StayingDown4Ever]

We only lost the first test because they scored an unbeaten 54 for the 9th wicket when the game looked won.

yeah that was the only reason we lost the first test

[quoonbeatz]

You and me both quoon. Itll be a long trail up there for me if it's a dead game.

Just a tram ride for me. I'll buy you a pint to compensate.

[Quickenthetempo]

yeah that was the only reason we lost the first test

How many runs would you expect to need to bowl tailenders out?

They will average around 10 when it's easy, no pressure cricket.

In them circumstances 10 runs should have been plenty.

[ClaretTony]

yeah that was the only reason we lost the first test

Not the only reason but it looked won when the 8th wicket fell.

[FCBurnley]

Start delayed. Is it likely to be a long delay ?

[CoolClaret]

Start delayed. Is it likely to be a long delay ?

Earliest start 13:10 they’re saying

[Quickenthetempo]

Not a bad thing to give our bowlers some extra rest.

[Newcastleclaret93]

Raining again

[FCBurnley]

Earliest start 13:10 they’re saying

Thanks

[Vintage Claret]

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Think we had the best of the weather yesterday..

Feel sorry for those there today, especially at £90 a ticket on the Western Terrace (or 'popular enclosure' as it's now known)

Guy sat next to us had just paid £180 for a ticket from a tout outside the ground and we got talking to an Aussie in the bar queue who had paid £200

[FCBurnley]

More money than sense especially when it’s live on Sky

[ClaretTony]

IMG_20230707_110921798_HDR_compress72.jpgThink we had the best of the weather yesterday..

Feel sorry for those there today, especially at £90 a ticket on the Western Terrace (or 'popular enclosure' as it's now known)

Guy sat next to us had just paid £180 for a ticket from a tout outside the ground and we got talking to an Aussie in the bar queue who had paid £200

Let’s hope they can get some cricket in

[FCBurnley]

Covers coming off ?

[Vintage Claret]

More money than sense especially when it’s live on Sky

Tend to agree, I baulked a bit at paying £90 but it is The Ashes and at least we were lucky enough to see a full days play in the sunshine.

As much as I enjoy a day out at a Test match, no way would I pay £180-£200 for a ticket, but each to their own I guess.

[FCBurnley]

Tend to agree, I baulked a bit at paying £90 but it is The Ashes and at least we were lucky enough to see a full days play in the sunshine.

As much as I enjoy a day out at a Test match, no way would I pay £180-£200 for a ticket, but each to their own I guess.

Sadly for everybody the forecast was not good and based on that alone I would no way have lined the pockets of a tout. Obviously people who had already got tickets prior to today had no options

[nil_desperandum]

IMG_20230707_110921798_HDR_compress72.jpgThink we had the best of the weather yesterday..

Feel sorry for those there today, especially at £90 a ticket on the Western Terrace (or 'popular enclosure' as it's now known)

Guy sat next to us had just paid £180 for a ticket from a tout outside the ground and we got talking to an Aussie in the bar queue who had paid £200

I wonder how you are fixed if you buy from a tout, and want to claim a refund due to play being abandoned.

[FCBurnley]

A long time ago (90’s) I bought a ticket from a tout at Lords. About 1 hour into the game a policeman came and told me the ticket I had bought was stolen in the mail. The correct owner had the receipt and seat number. I was told to vacate the seat but was allowed to remain in the ground. Never bought off a tout since The police arrested the tout for theft

[FCBurnley]

Looks like it’s gonna be watching the England U21 final instead of the cricket ( Ch4)

[TheFamilyCat]

IMG_20230707_110921798_HDR_compress72.jpgThink we had the best of the weather yesterday..

Feel sorry for those there today, especially at £90 a ticket on the Western Terrace (or 'popular enclosure' as it's now known)

Guy sat next to us had just paid £180 for a ticket from a tout outside the ground and we got talking to an Aussie in the bar queue who had paid £200

Given the forecast, that is sheer stupidity. Must admit, I thought there would have been some play and it would be more of an on-and-off day but it was tied on that a lot of time would be lost.

[TheFamilyCat]

I wonder how you are fixed if you buy from a tout, and want to claim a refund due to play being abandoned.

I'm pretty sure the refund goes back to the person who bought the ticket.

[Newcastleclaret93]

On the plus side mark wood will be raring to go tomorrow morning

[FCBurnley]

Hope so and maybe Robinson available too

[nil_desperandum]

I'm pretty sure the refund goes back to the person who bought the ticket.

That would be my thought to.

[alwaysaclaret]

Inspection at 4-15, we can get it on not long after, just enough time to bowl them out.

[dougcollins]

16:45 allegedly.

[CoolClaret]

Game on!

[Taffy on the wing]

Big wicket there......he was hitting everything out of the middle!

[Newcastleclaret93]

Get in

Two more quick wickets and we could be in for an excellent day tomorrow

[RVclaret]

Not sure why we are trying to bounce Head when the ball is swinging.

[criminalclaret]

Another leave anothe wicket. The crowd making Carey feel welcome.

Let's hope England have learned from the 1st test and not allow this Aussie tail wag for too long

[criminalclaret]

139-6.

Starc and Head at the crease

[Rileybobs]

This should be some day tomorrow.

[TheFamilyCat]

Well worth hanging around for.