The Ashes; First Test, Cardiff, July 8-12

[sussexpob]

How both openers are still there is beyond me. This has been a very good sustained 30 mins from the new ballers here.

[Aidan11]

Not sure it's a good idea to have one of our quick bowlers fielding so close to the wicket.

[sussexpob]

Finally got him...Rodgers gone to Broad. A bit of bounce there.

Going for the no ball but he is miles behind

[Aidan11]

That's straight in the hands.

[sussexpob]

I thought the third umpire was going to say it wasnt a catch, but thank god

[Aidan11]

The right decision.

[alfie]

Pretty good forty minutes bowling for nothing but a dropped catch and a wasted review...

Warner has been uncharacteristically quiet so far.


Rogers gone ! Isn't he ? Conference of umpires...yeah that's out.

[Aidan11]

Wonder what happens between standing ump and 3rd ump when the communication breaks down.

[sussexpob]

Edge first up for Smith

[alfie]

I thought the third umpire was going to say it wasnt a catch, but thank god

So did I for a moment ! Must have misunderstood his mumbling...

Looked pretty clear to me.

[Aidan11]

That 3rd umpire does have a tendency to mumble.

[alfie]

Edgey start for Smith. Four runs , but still...

[sussexpob]

I thought the third umpire was going to say it wasnt a catch, but thank god

So did I for a moment ! Must have misunderstood his mumbling...

Looked pretty clear to me.

Well he seemed to say at first "its hit the ground", but then seemed to change his mind

[sussexpob]

Inside edge saved him there

[hopeforthebest]

Rather strange decision to bring Moeen on after only 10 overs with 4 pace bowlers in the team.