The Ashes; Second Test, Lord's, July 16-20

[Arthur Crabtree]

£46 for Films and Sport. Which basically means cricket. I don't watch any others sports, and I don't like the film channels.

[pompeymeowth]

I would like to cancel it, but there's just too much cricket on there. I could if it was just football, Pompey aren't going to feature much for a while and watching the other lot and hoping they'll lose is pretty sad.

I got one of those earphone thingies at Cardiff and I thought both commentaries were very good, Ricky Ponting is a vast improvement on Warne and really knows his stuff and I could listen to Boycs all day, he is comedy gold.

I have one of those (well two actually) earphones. Trouble it I can't get into them because when I have them switched on I feel like I'm watching Sky anyway so don't bother with them.

Like the idea though. Especially the commentator/crowd interraction.

You could wear one on each ear and have GB and SW at the same time!

[Aidan11]

Good forecast for the test

[Aidan11]

I would like to cancel it, but there's just too much cricket on there. I could if it was just football, Pompey aren't going to feature much for a while and watching the other lot and hoping they'll lose is pretty sad.

I got one of those earphone thingies at Cardiff and I thought both commentaries were very good, Ricky Ponting is a vast improvement on Warne and really knows his stuff and I could listen to Boycs all day, he is comedy gold.

I have one of those (well two actually) earphones. Trouble it I can't get into them because when I have them switched on I feel like I'm watching Sky anyway so don't bother with them.

Like the idea though. Especially the commentator/crowd interraction.

You could wear one on each ear and have GB and SW at the same time!

That would drive me mad. Well madder than usual.

[Aidan11]

Ricky Ponting is tomorrow's bell-ringer.

[Aidan11]

That's the bell at Lord's and not Ian Bell.

[Aidan11]

Although I appreciate he is also at Lord's.

[sussexpob]

£46 for Films and Sport. Which basically means cricket. I don't watch any others sports, and I don't like the film channels.

Id rather the ECB did a direct deal whereby you can purchase a pay per view test match for a fiver over a web feed or something similar. Pay per view I think is the way forward, pay £3 per football match or what have you.

[Aidan11]

£46 for Films and Sport. Which basically means cricket. I don't watch any others sports, and I don't like the film channels.

Id rather the ECB did a direct deal whereby you can purchase a pay per view test match for a fiver over a web feed or something similar. Pay per view I think is the way forward, pay £3 per football match or what have you.

That's how it may start but over the years, like Sky, they will increase the cost of a PPV match and before you know it you have to cough up £15 a shot.

[KipperJohn]

I really only have Sky Sports etc for the cricket - although will miss out tomorrow (and Friday probably) as shall be in hospital. Still have set it to record the highlights - hopefully there'll be some good ones.

Personally I think it's an intrusion the way they sometimes interact with, or even commentate on members of the crowd - it may be funny for us sometimes but it could ruin a private person's day out.

[pompeymeowth]

I really only have Sky Sports etc for the cricket - although will miss out tomorrow (and Friday probably) as shall be in hospital. Still have set it to record the highlights - hopefully there'll be some good ones.

Personally I think it's an intrusion the way they sometimes interact with, or even commentate on members of the crowd - it may be funny for us sometimes but it could ruin a private person's day out.

Don't buy one if you are on a sickie.

[Gingerfinch]

I really only have Sky Sports etc for the cricket - although will miss out tomorrow (and Friday probably) as shall be in hospital. Still have set it to record the highlights - hopefully there'll be some good ones.

Personally I think it's an intrusion the way they sometimes interact with, or even commentate on members of the crowd - it may be funny for us sometimes but it could ruin a private person's day out.

Don't buy one if you are on a sickie.

Or wear a David Lloyd mask all day.

[dan08]

Moeen may miss this Test due to a side strain.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Personally I think it's an intrusion the way they sometimes interact with, or even commentate on members of the crowd - it may be funny for us sometimes but it could ruin a private person's day out.

Yes! I have to mute. It infuriates me. Though I don't find it funny.

[Aidan11]

Might have a chance to see what Rashid can do then.