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

[sussexpob]

The tash man wins the Harmison award for worst wide of the match

[Alviro Patterson]

Nice levers from Ian Bell

[Aidan11]

Once again we look upon root to provide us with a big score.

[backfootpunch]

His average of 29 these days is probably equivalent to 25 compared to other eras

The wicket to runs average since the 90's I think is about 3-4 runs higher, so indeed, he would probably average about 25 like you said.

Makes Steyn's average and strike rate remarkable.

It's the main reason I think he is the best fast bowler of all time

His record in places like India on those dead pitches is truly remarkable

[GarlicJam]

The tash man wins the Harmison award for worst wide of the match

Going off too early, you are, Sussex.

[Aidan11]

Lead of 213.

What would be a good enough total here?

Would like to get somewhere around 400.

[backfootpunch]

Lead of 213.

What would be a good enough total here?

Would like to get somewhere around 400.

Anything over 350 is gonna be very hard to chase on a wearing pitch

[The Waugh Twins]

Ahh good morning all, just sipping my first cup of tea and not recognising any of these Aussie batsmen.

What's going on?

[Arthur Crabtree]

The tash man wins the Harmison award for worst wide of the match

I get the impression that the tourist office in Norway has Test cricket on in the offices.

[The Waugh Twins]

Ahh good morning all, just sipping my first cup of tea and not recognising any of these Aussie batsmen.

What's going on?

Good morning Mark, nice to see you.

Yes the Aussie tail wagged about as much as a pug dogs 2 miles out on a walk.

[Arthur Crabtree]

What's going on?

Australia are taking the kind of thumping that they normally serve England in the opening Test at the Gabba.

[The Waugh Twins]

Wow there's been some serious blogging on here since I went to bed.

[Arthur Crabtree]

His average of 29 these days is probably equivalent to 25 compared to other eras

The wicket to runs average since the 90's I think is about 3-4 runs higher, so indeed, he would probably average about 25 like you said.

Rpw went up in the noughties, but its not been high since then. DRS has been a big help for bowlers.

[sussexpob]

The tash man wins the Harmison award for worst wide of the match

I get the impression that the tourist office in Norway has Test cricket on in the offices.

I have it on my laptop next to my desktop.

[The Waugh Twins]

What's going on?

Australia are taking the kind of thumping that they normally serve England in the opening Test at the Gabba.

Ha,ha yes and we are probably some of the few on here that are not surprised. It sets up the series nicely, although the Aussies are going to need some pumping up for the second test.

Any suggestions for a little bonding trip?