The Ashes 2013 - Part I

This Agar lad can bat a bit.

As mentioned yesterday. :pint:

215/9 now.

First innings lead. Big psychological blow here for the Aussies compared to where they were an hour ago.

Surely even England fans would like to see this kid reach the century now?

This really is incredible. Agar’s on 96 now and has already beaten the best ever score by a number 11. 278/9.

This debut is putting Warne in the shade :smiley:

OUT :eek:

For?

98 - went for a big shot and was caught by Broad. :oops:

98 off 101 balls.

  1. That’s a damn shame. Pity it was that prick Broad that got him.

There’s not much in world sport than can match an Ashes test.

It reminded me of Alex Tudor vs New Zeland all them years ago, just had the feeling the century was beyond him. Great effort though, lets hope he’s not knackered as he’ll be getting the ball before the day is out.

11/2. Mitchell Starc ona hat trick after tea.

He’ll be ok, cuppa Earl Grey and a coupla cucumber sangwidges will have him raring to go.

The lbw decision against Trott was wrong as the ball clearly touched his bat first.

Did he not review it Sidney? :eek:

The initial decision was not out. The review showed the ball hitting the middle stump. However the ball clearly changed flight to the right in the air before it hit the pad which could only have been caused by an inside edge. For some reason the Snicko machine went on the blink and didn’t pick up anything. There was no possible way the ball could have turned right off Trott’s pad anyway but the change of direction came before it hit the pad. Botham was livid about it at tea.

That poor South African cunt.

Any Englishmen playing for England today?