The Ashes 5th Test. The Oval. August 20-24.

[budgetmeansbudget]

Gutted that the Aussies remembered how to play test cricket after they lost the Ashes!

[Aidan11]

Yes Woody!!!!

[sussexpob]

Wood draws first blood

[backfootpunch]

Hopefully 1 brings 2 or 3

[The Waugh Twins]

OK finished my first cup of tea and the dead rubber is attracting some attention, likely only because England have already won the Ashes so they can stop biting their nails and relax.

[The Waugh Twins]

Steve Smiths days must be numbered with this technique surely.

[Aidan11]

Might be worth giving Joe Root a bowl.

[The Waugh Twins]

Steve Smiths days must be numbered with this technique surely.

If not we are entering a phase of test cricket that perhaps will leave a legacy of containing the least skilled players in the history of the sport.

[The Waugh Twins]

Steve Smiths days must be numbered with this technique surely.

If not we are entering a phase of test cricket that perhaps will leave a legacy of containing the least skilled players in the history of the sport.

I think we are already there Steve. I doubt any test team in the world could even draw with a team of 15 years ago.

[The Waugh Twins]

Steve Smiths days must be numbered with this technique surely.

If not we are entering a phase of test cricket that perhaps will leave a legacy of containing the least skilled players in the history of the sport.

I think we are already there Steve. I doubt any test team in the world could even draw with a team of 15 years ago.

That includes England of 15 years ago by the way.

[hopeforthebest]

What was it at Lords, 350-1. Looks like a repeat performance is on the way.

[The Waugh Twins]

How many on drives have been hit for four this series?

Joe Root maybe the only player in either side that I can recall.

[Aidan11]

Don't worry. 150/1 can still become 200/5.

[Aidan11]

Although I certainly wouldn't put money on it.

[Aidan11]

I might have to break out the Emergency Alcohol Kit.