2-2. A draw in the gabbatoir. England to win the day/night test in Adelaide. Aus will win in Perth. England win in Melbourne and Lyon spins Oz to victory in Sydney.
Fcuking World weather report. Make it up as they go along.
Are the Aussies certainties tonight?
They haven’t been beaten in the Gabba in 30 years. I’d say England would be more than happy with a draw.
England to retain the Ashes with a 3-2 series win.
I’d forgotten it was on BT Sports. Michael Vaughan, Ricky Ponting, Adam Gilchrist and Sir Geoffrey providing the pre test analysis.
Great to see Sir Geoff back on our screens, he’s looking resplendent in his Panama.
2 Likes
Important to win the toss at Woolloongabba and bat first.
Sir Geoff will be carrying out his inspection soon
England win the toss and elect to bat first.
They needed that. Just need not to fold first up now. Makes for the more interesting first session I think
Has Ricky had a hair transplant as well?
They did but there’s a good bit of cloud cover there still. It’ll be a good wicket to bat on during the afternoon but could be a bit out there for the bowlers in the morning.
He’s on it
1 Like
Sir Geoffrey ‘England need to forget about scoring rates, the scoreboard and just focus on staying in and not losing their wickets’.
Ducking, weaving, leaving the ball.
1 Like
Bairstow at 7? Bit silly.
Is the dog track gone at Woolloongabba?
I find it very odd given the revolving door in the top five. He’s probably their second best batsman now, give someone else the gloves if necessary.
Cook gone. 2/1.