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

[Aidan11]

Draw.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Smith out cheaply. Big bonus for England.

[Aidan11]

Nice one Moeen.

[Gingerfinch]

Mahoosive wicket. Clarke next. He ain't bad either.

[The Waugh Twins]

Wow that was a great shot by Smith, but unrewarded and he's gone.

[yorker_129-7]

And that, Mr Smith, is why you underestimate Moeen Ali at your peril.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Good day for Mo so far.

[sussexpob]

Ali gets the fat Shermantor!

[Arthur Crabtree]

Aus don't start batting until Braddin's in, so these are bonus runs really.

[sussexpob]

Wonder if England will try to bounce Clark again

[Arthur Crabtree]

They're not going to try pace because they've gone straight to Broad.

[sussexpob]

Time to get the Durham boys on. Clarke did look uncomfortable last time in 2013 when England really targeted the short ball to him

[Aidan11]

Batting looks too easy out there.

[yorker_129-7]

Think five tests in seven weeks may prove to be a test too far for Michael Clarke's back, which appears to be formed largely of sticky tape and hope at the best of times. Will be amazed if he doesn't have at least one scare during the series, even if he makes all five tests.

[hopeforthebest]

Good day for Mo so far.

That was the Smith we know loved from his past, seeking ways to get out that no other batsman could dream of.