2nd Ashes Test: Edgbaston, 4-8 August: Day One

[greg]

Probably would have batted as we don't want to bat last against Warne on a wearing pitch.

[English_Al]

So, no McGrath, of course this is a huge bonus for us. Although it's a double edged sword, if we win, great, if we lose, the Aussies will be able to say that can beat us even without their premier bowler...

[greg]

Warne drops a catch.Haha.

[greg]

Lee and Gillespie are bowling how we normally start.Long may it continue.

[John]

England off to a good start. They have to win this match they have been given a great boost due to unfortunate incident.
If the Aussies can draw or win this one it will be a major step to winning the Ashes.
Understatement of the day Slater "It's not been Australia's day" No top seam bowler England 44-0

[English_Al]

Yep John, they really do have to go for it. It looks like Ponting may have made the wrong decision on the toss, we tend to do well here, and no McGrath. Because of the back to back tests he may not be around for the next test as well.

[greg]

Catch off a no-ball now.Haha.Luck is going our way so far.

[Notts Exile]

Originally Posted by greg

Catch off a no-ball now.Haha.Luck is going our way so far.

Gough proved that luck had nothing to do with it eight years ago. He had Greg Blewett caught off a no-ball, and then bowled him next ball. A no-ball is given because the bowler's cheating, not lucky on our part really.

Let's make this start count.

[greg]

Warne on in first hour.

[English_Al]

Here comes Warne.... !