The Ashes (2019)

[Nikola]

Eng already lead by 104. They will need 200+ to consider safe total. If they get that then they will get around 65 - 70+ overs to bowl aus out and anything is possible.

[Nikola]

Steve Smith won't take part in this test match. Big blow for aus they can't win this match but can loose it for sure now. Next test match in 3 days time and he might not play that as well.

[Nikola]

Marnus Labuschagne approved as concussion replacement for Steve Smith. He can bat and bowl as well.

[Stan AF]

Stokes Another 50

 

Is he the best all-rounder of this generation?

[Singh bling]

23 hours ago, MechEng said:

Don't want to sound racist, but there is something in African genes.

Not in African but some West African genes. And just add slavery to it which allowed only strong people to survive.

[putrevus]

21 hours ago, Nikola said:

Root is no good at 4 as well. he should give up captaincy and focus on his batting.

Root averages more at no4 than no3.He is their best player and he likes to bat at no4 and that moronic coach trying to copy Aussie style is forcing him to bat at no3.

[Vijy]

1 hour ago, Stan AF said:

Stokes Another 50

 

Is he the best all-rounder of this generation?

depends. shakib is more consistent (and has improved abroad in last few yrs) but not as much of a match winner.

[Frustrated]

Lyon getting slaughtered by Stokes.

[nevada]

Smith may not play the next test also. Hope he can recover from this soon. 

Edited August 18, 2019 by nevada

[Nikola]

Eng might declare after stokes get 100.

[Nikola]

100 for stokes. Great knock.

[Nikola]

Eng have declared. This will tricky period for aus to bat around 48 overs specially with warner being walking wicket to broad and smith not playing.

[Nikola]

Warner gone early again.

[putrevus]

Warner is just unable to even last 5 overs.I think he is big issue for Aussies.

Edited August 18, 2019 by putrevus

[nevada]

30 minutes ago, Nikola said:

Eng have declared. This will tricky period for aus to bat around 48 overs specially with warner being walking wicket to broad and smith not playing.

He came, he nicked, he walked! Disappointing to see him get out early again. Was hoping he would score a rapid 50 or so to spice things up.

[Kronadler]

Just now, putrevus said:

Warner is just unable to even put bat on ball.

Needs to be dropped. And Paine, not sure what value he brings to the table as captain or batsman.

[Nikola]

Khawaja gone. 

[Kronadler]

Never seen an Aussie top order suck so bad ever.

[Frustrated]

Archer bowling Thunderbolts.

 

What an impact he has brought to the team !!  Anderson not being missed at all.

[Nikola]

Labuschagne Replaces Smith to Become First Like-for-like Substitution in Cricket.