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

[Ernest]

Looks like a possible England lead of 100, or not far away.

All the bowlers have bowled well, Gillcrist still there 8/284

[Cover_Driver]

Think I'd give Giles a rest now and try Harmison on Gillespie for 3 or 4 overs, nice aggresive field setting and see what happens.

[English_Al]

Originally Posted by Cover_Driver

Think I'd give Giles a rest now and try Harmison on Gillespie for 3 or 4 overs, nice aggresive field setting and see what happens.

I agree with that for Gillespie definately. The thing is though that Giles is managing to keep Gilchrist quiet at the moment...

I think jones needs to tempt Gillespie outside that off stump, I dont think that yorkers or lbw is the way to go.

[Oliver]

Yes you'd've thought the "master" tactician that is Michael "the master tactician" Vaughan would have thought about putting on Steve "tail remover" Harmison...

Clearly not.

[Cover_Driver]

Well Done Freddie but England Should really have done that 10 overs and 40 runs ago........

[Oliver]

Absolutely Cover_Driver, couldn't agree more.

[English_Al]

Aus, 308 all out. Although some of the batsmen got themselves out like England, I think there was also some very good bowling by us.

Now, the key here is firstly, dont lose a wicket tonight, but then, dont let Australia get us out for a low total so that they can chase a modest score down with plenty of time left. That sounds very pessimistic but I have seen England victories like that over the last 18 months...

[English_Al]

This is a very nasty little session for us. I'm pretty sure that Warne will be on at some point, the rough that Giles was using is now going to be helping Warne...

[Oliver]

Originally Posted by Oliver

Tactical masterstrokes by the "master tactician" getting wickets for his two worst bowlers and even sorting out a run out for his worst fielder.

Brilliant stuff.

Now if only he could arrange a catch or two, or perhaps even a stumping for his second worst fielder, we'd be in with a chance.

ASHLEY GILES I take it back... you are not the second worst bowler in the side.

And well done indeed for removing the other gentleman in the spinner's union.

Now can we get through the final session without giving the Australians a sniff?
Please!

[Cover_Driver]

I agree this is a nasty session to bat, but if England can come through unscathed with a lead of around 150ish It would be a great platform to put the Aussie bowlers to the sword tomorrow and bat Oz out of the game. (he says as Trescothick nearly gets run out...)