Whooa! Essex have blown Australia right out of the water. Al Cook stakes his claim for a trip to the sub-continent with that performance no doubt.

Kasper has been the pick of the bowlers and has perhaps, albeit reluctant by the Aussie selectors, booked himself a spot for the Oval test match. I'm sure they'll broker a deal to bat for another 20 overs to see if MacGill can have a bowl and hopefully tumble the English tail out and perhaps get in the side. Then it's a free for all between Hodge and Hayden; although tour games are useless for Hayden. He always makes a ton then everyone says he is in form.