The Ashes | 2025-26 | 5 tests | Nov 21 to Jan 08 | Discussion Thread

[vvvslaxman]

It is almost like Starc has to get out on his own. He looks totally untroubled.   Mitch starc control % 80.  Boland control % 78.

[putrevus]

Aussies are proving batting against this putrid  England bowling attack is not hard for even tailenders.

Stokes is their highest wicket taker  here just like he was against India.

 

[deepdynamo]

Archer, Carse, Wood are highly overrated. Just check their records over a fairly long time. 

Atkinson is a good bowler though. Maintain lively pace with control.

 

 

Edited December 6, 2025 by deepdynamo

[Chalks]

Archer hasn't been the same bowler since all his injury issues. Wood also has had too many injuries and is underdone. Probably time to look past those two now.

Also Josh Tongue might have been a better option on this wicket than C.Arse.

Spent four years building up for this series, and they might lose it 5-0.

[Forward Defence]

Question: Who is the best spinner in test cricket right now?

[Lord]

if Starc still bowls well after this effort,

[vvvslaxman]

You know it when Root made a 100. Boland 's control percentage gone up to 79.  Starc's gone up to 84. 

[Gollum]

16 minutes ago, Forward Defence said:

Question: Who is the best spinner in test cricket right now?

Harmer

[Gollum]

How did we flunk a 190 chase against these bozos? That too when pitch was at its flattest, as Jaddu, Bumrah, Siraj showed !!!!!!

[Forward Defence]

7 minutes ago, Gollum said:

Harmer

I kind of agree. Harmer and Maharaj are both in the reckoning. Who would have imagined 2 SA spinners ruling the roost even a couple of years ago 

[vvvslaxman]

Looking at England's struggles despite having express bowlers makes you appreciate Bumrahs colossal series. 

[vvvslaxman]

Just now, Forward Defence said:

I kind of agree. Harmer and Maharaj are both in the reckoning. Who would have imagined 2 SA spinners ruling the roost even a couple of years ago 

Pakistani grandpa ranked 3rd in the world after bowling on industrial fan pitches.

[Forward Defence]

8 minutes ago, Gollum said:

How did we flunk a 190 chase against these bozos? That too when pitch was at its flattest, as Jaddu, Bumrah, Siraj showed !!!!!!

Lost 1 wicket too many before the break. Nitish or someone else had to just grind it out. Jaiswal's shot also was atrocious. Also the close of play on day 4 we let Carse pick up a few

[Lord]

11 minutes ago, Gollum said:

How did we flunk a 190 chase against these bozos? That too when pitch was at its flattest, as Jaddu, Bumrah, Siraj showed !!!!!!

 

He's young but Jaiswal played carelessly. Not much expected of KL,Gill in a chase

[Gollum]

3 minutes ago, Forward Defence said:

Lost 1 wicket too many before the break. Nitish or someone else had to just grind it out. Jaiswal's shot also was atrocious. Also the close of play on day 4 we let Carse pick up a few

 

1 minute ago, Lord said:

 

He's young but Jaiswal played carelessly. Not much expected of KL,Gill in a chase

Forgettable year for Jaiswal after a great 2024. 

[Forward Defence]

When are we touring SriLanka next? Won't be surprised if we have a massive bout of Ashwin nostalgia midway through it.

[VT87]

Starc bored and threw his wicket 

[Gollum]

Just now, Forward Defence said:

When are we touring SriLanka next? Won't be surprised if we have a massive bout of Ashwin nostalgia midway through it.

Next August. Expecting an easy 2-0 win for Lankans, they will roll out rank turners and ambush us. 

[Forward Defence]

Starc missed a 100 there. Highest test score of 99 remains

[Lord]

4 minutes ago, Gollum said:

 

Forgettable year for Jaiswal after a great 2024. 

 

I wonder what changed

 

 

Played a good innings in Oval tbh