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Harris can bat a bit, if ever you need a lucky 30 from a tail ender today is the day.

England vs Australia: 2013 Ashes 4th Test cricket live scores, blog - Day 3

Last recognised bat with 2 reviews left, worth a crack if he felt it was going over.

England vs Australia: 2013 Ashes 4th Test cricket live scores, blog - Day 3

Give and take mate, our youngsters would surely have benefitted from having English greats in Shield teams with them, i’m not sure who has the right system.

ASHES: Talking points from Chester-le-Street Day Two

I don’t mind it to be honest, Bowlers celebrate exuberantly several times a match if they’re decent; a batsman may only make a handful of centuries, a bit of a yell and jump is fair game.

Chris Rogers the rock on which to build

Good game happening Australia A Vs. South Africa A. 8/202 chasing 252 for victory. Finch 94 not out, Sandhu 11 not out. 13 overs to go.

England vs Australia: 2013 Ashes 4th Test cricket live scores, blog - Day 2

I think Haddin is probably a lock now, has gotten better as the series has gone on, and i think there is no point dropping him now if he was bought in for “leadership”. Give Wade a full Shield Season and reassess at the end of the summer.

England vs Australia: 2013 Ashes 4th Test cricket live scores, blog - Day 2

Quick 99 from Bird on ashes debut and we should be fine!

England vs Australia: 2013 Ashes 4th Test cricket live scores, blog - Day 2

Where’s Ed Cowan when you need a steady 32.

England vs Australia: 2013 Ashes 4th Test cricket live scores, blog - Day 2

Looks like it’s coming on to the bat a bit quicker than yesterday, should be some runs in it if the swing can be negotiated this morning.

England vs Australia: 2013 Ashes 4th Test cricket live scores, blog - Day 2

Root has been fairly poor opening apart from his 180, i think the team looked better with Compton at the top and Root at 6

England vs Australia: 2013 Ashes 4th Test cricket live scores, blog - Day 1

He really does have a horrible technique, got himself bogged down and missed a sweep shot; he must be close to being dropped.

England vs Australia: 2013 Ashes 4th Test cricket live scores, blog - Day 1

I’m happy with the result for Australias sake but the DRS is an absolute basket case this series.

England vs Australia: 2013 Ashes 3rd Test cricket live scores, blog - Day 5

Taylor has the odd moment of excitement, something i’m yet to hear from Strauss.

England vs Australia: 2013 Ashes 3rd Test cricket live scores, blog - Day 4

There’s no doubt in my mind that is the plan, a la Maxwell/Warner in India.

England vs Australia: 2013 Ashes 3rd Test cricket live scores, blog - Day 4

Is Strauss the most boring cricket commentator of all time? I honestly can’t remember any.

England vs Australia: 2013 Ashes 3rd Test cricket live scores, blog - Day 4

I agree mate, since he went back to domestic cricket and re-invented himself as a
Batsman who rolls the arm over rather than trying to be an all rounder he has looked much more competent. Can’t wait for tonight I really hope he gets his tonne.

Rogers passes first-class milestone on a big day for Australia

Hopefully someone gets him started on T20, his rants on pyjama cricket are legendary.

England vs Australia: 2013 Ashes 3rd Test cricket live scores, blog - Day 1

As Stuart Clark was saying on Fox today, if Australia lose this test then Rogers may be re-retired from International Cricket, as persisting with a 35 year old when the series is lost seems fruitless, seems he realises he needs to prove himself today, no more chances.

England vs Australia: 2013 Ashes 3rd Test cricket live scores, blog - Day 1

I wish channel 9 would show some creative thinking and hire Holding + Bumble for the summer.

England vs Australia: 2013 Ashes 3rd Test cricket live scores, blog - Day 1

I am scared to leave my seat, Rogers is looking too good to be true. If someone told you an Australian opener would make a less than run-a-ball 50 you would never have picked C.Rogers.

England vs Australia: 2013 Ashes 3rd Test cricket live scores, blog - Day 1

The last Australian Opener to make a 50 at Old Trafford was Michael Slater in 1993, 20 year drought.

England vs Australia: 2013 Ashes 3rd Test cricket live scores, blog - Day 1

You were just hearing Gower and Strauss, potentially Sky Sports worst pairing, I hope Michael Holding is doing this test, his commentary in the last was priceless. “Watson was the selfish one, he was plum! Watson is always plum!”

England vs Australia: 2013 Ashes 3rd Test cricket live scores, blog - Day 1

It seems like they’re trying to draw the front foot out… he has fallen for this many times before, it all has a sense of foreboding about it.

England vs Australia: 2013 Ashes 3rd Test cricket live scores, blog - Day 1

He really is an energy sapping force.

England vs Australia: 2013 Ashes 3rd Test cricket live scores, blog - Day 1

Here’s Andrew Strauss to send everyone to sleep before lunch.

England vs Australia: 2013 Ashes 3rd Test cricket live scores, blog - Day 1

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