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Don't get me wrong, I want England to win. But I would like to see it more competitive than this though.

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:nono::nono::nono::nono: Not as far as l am concerned as we had 20 years of the Aussies rubbing our nose in it and now its our turn and l like it.:cleader::cleader::hyper::hyper:

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Sportsmen who are supposed to be of International standard on both sides should hang their heads... :nono:

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It's just been a weird series so far:confused:

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Thank god we have a 233 run lead from the first innings.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/23365388

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Joe Root and Tim Bresnan extend England's lead beyond 350 in the second Ashes Test.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/23385994

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Good article

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/23226523

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A true hero and cricketing great.:tu:

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Yaasssss! Yes pumping the convicts :D Delighted for Root, been disappointing so far but he has the tools to go all the way:D

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Yes we have certainly grinded them into the ground today and now lets see them get out of this hellhole.:D

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I think once Root is out England will declare, now he is close to getting a double century.

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Pieterson out for the rest of this test and probably the next, hamstring strain.

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The question is who is going to replace him?.

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Turns out it's a calf strain. Compton, Morgan or the recurring failure Bopara?

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I can't believe there are no highlights of this test match on the BBC. Disgraceful... :mad:

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Highlights are on C5 now at 19.00 each night Cobby.

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36 for 3 :D

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Its nice to see some Aussie bashing just before l have my roast beef.:cleader::cleader:

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Groundhog day for Watson :D Too hot for beef Den lol

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When you have not had much for breakfast Roast beef is perfectly fine even in this weather.:)

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5 down 5 to go come on England

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Make that 6 down, 4 to go. Hope the Aussies can at least make it into Day 5. Otherwise it will be a day of highlights all day.

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Make it 7 down and three to go now.:)

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Yes, although with that 7th wicket I would have been inclined to give Agar the benefit of the doubt. No clear evidence that it nicked the bat, hot spot showed nothing. England might have won both tests, however the umpiring needs to be sorted out urgently.

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Come on Mark umpiring is never going to be perfect no matter who does it.

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8 down 2 to go :cleader::cleader::cleader:

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James Pattinson ruled out of remaining Tests.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/23414036

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England recall Taylor, Panesar and Tremlett.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/23481370

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Let's hope the weather is good and we can subject the Aussies to another severe thrashing. :D

Having grown up when the boot was usually on the other foot, it's great to see them humbled in this manner and hear the likes of Thomson, Lawson, Hughes, Warne, McGrath whining about how terrible it all is. :D

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Ashes rivals England & Australia in same ICC World Cup 2015 group

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/23493953

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Australia win toss and bat first come on England

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Yes a few early wickets would be nice.

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Thanks for the post Dave, had totally forgotten it was on today what with the excitement of new channels (sarcasm, please note) and an asthma attack.

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l hope you are feeling alright Mark.

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Yeah fine thanks. Sudden flare up, not had an attack like that since I was 10. Just couldn't breathe at all last night. If I make nonsense posts today, then it is because I am existing on 45 minutes sleep since 7 yesterday morning.

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Australia take lunch on 92-2 after Usman Khawaja is controversially caught behind.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/23507075

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I have a horrible feeling about this test. To be honest, I wouldn't mind a draw so it isn't all over after 3 Tests.

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No l still think we will win in three Mark.

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Chris Rogers makes 84 and Michael Clarke an unbeaten 55 to help Australia to 180-3 at tea.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/23507075

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Michael Clarke century puts Australia on top.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/23541695

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England remove Steve Smith and David Warner in quick succession on day two of the third Test.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/23542976

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Michael Clarke falls for 187 but Australia approach 500 in the third Ashes Test against England.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/23542976

Come on England get a grip.

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Aussies declare on 527 for 7. My thinking on that is the Aussies will be looking to get a couple of wickets tonight to put pressure on England. I think Cook needs to work on at least 2 plans for a Test, this has been a shambles so far this Test.

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England lose two quick wickets as they reply to Australia's 527-7 in the third Test.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/23542976

Lets hope tomorrow is better.

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Kevin Pietersen counter-attacks after England lose two wickets on day three of the third Ashes Test.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/23556986

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;)I don't understand cricket, my dad watches it live on sky sports, who is going to win England or Australia?

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Its quite easy to understand Pisces and well currently England are over 300 plus runs behind Australia in their first innings.

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I'm not a sport person, i understand tennis and football and boxing, but that's about it for me:)

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Put it this way, I think by Monday evening it will be 2-1 to England in the series. On the one hand, it is not good because it shows flaws in the England captaincy by only having one plan. On the other hand, I think it would be good because it makes the series a bit more interesting. As long as England win the fourth Test I'll be happy. Won't be happy if it goes down to the last Test though.

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By Monday evening it will be 2-0 still ;)

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England reach 211-4 at tea on day three of the third Ashes Test - trailing Australia by 316.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/23556986

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Yes l have just seen the weather forecast.:D

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England close the third day of the third Ashes Test against Australia on 294-7 - needing 34 to avoid the follow-on.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/23556986

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I have an increasingly pessimistic view of this Test. Hope I am wrong.

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Come on Mark keep that chin up dear chap.;)

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England are far from safe, think the weather may come to our (adopted country for cricket ;)) aid

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This may sound crazy, but i still wouldn't rule out an England win. Australia need to win, if England pass the follow on score so Australia have to bat next they will have no option but to declare with a relatively low score to allow enough time to bowl England out. I still think it will be a draw, mainly because of the weather, but all results are still possible.

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Looking at the weather l think a draw is certain myself as this afternoon onwards till late tomorrow looks like a total write off.

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If England can get the lead below 150 I think they're safe even if the weather doesn't turn nasty

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Well they have avoided the follow on this morning.

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All pretty easy for the Aussies so far :(

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Where's the rain?.

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After tea Den and think its to pretty much rain all day tomorrow :D

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That will do for me Henke.:)

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Still think we can win this if the weather is ok...

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Chasing more then 300 in the 4th innings is a considerable feat.:nono:

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Very flat wicket, its definitely possible

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Ridiculous decision to take the players off now!

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Bad light stops play.:)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/23561156

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raining now too no win for Aussies :D:D:D:D

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Would have to be nearly 4 an over just couldn't see that. Weather will be the winner anyway. As an aside I can obviously understand it but England's slow play today was a joke.

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Game over, ashes retained ;) :)

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Unless a miracle happens overnight, I agree it will all be over for the Series by tomorrow night. Which is a shame as I was hoping for it to go to at least the 4th Test before England won it. Oh well.

Well done England, although I do think Cook needs to be replaced as captain or at the very least learns to have more than one tactic in play for a Test match. It just seemed as though this Test he was playing for getting to Sunday and the rain, therefore making the Test a draw.

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Well that's a great start this morning with Captain Cook gone already.:(

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England will have to show a lot of mental strength to get through this, or a lot of rain.

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Well that's Trott gone as well now.:(

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Clear light between the ball and bat, no way was Pietesrson out :mad:

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A truly shocking decision.:(

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Didnt look out but there was a noise from snicko. Where's the rain:(

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l would not trust a weather forecast from these so called experts.

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England retain Ashes as rain forces Old Trafford draw.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/23579840

:hyper::cleader:

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Happy the Ashes have been retained, but let's be honest England were well and truly pumped in this test.

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Never in doubt ;)

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Yes we were poor in this test so l expect a improvement when we get to Durham.

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He's giving (not taking) the proverbial...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-23600037

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Not a very good example of a well behaved cricketer.:(

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Who'd have thought Monty could do such a thing? Can't see him playing for England again in the near future.

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Could you imagine the uproar if an English footballer did that....?

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Anyway, if anyone wants a good laugh, read Shane Warnes collumn in the telegraph. Hes getting very bitter now Australia can't win a test :)

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cri...ow-on-top.html

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Oh the Aussies do like a whinge and as far as l am concerned they can keep on whinging for the foreseeable future.:)

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England win toss and bat first come on England

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Yes 400 plus would be nice Dave.

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England lose Joe Root after making a cautious start to the fourth Ashes Test.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/23619290

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England lose three wickets for six runs on the opening day of the fourth Ashes Test.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/23619290

Its not going too well at the moment l am afraid.

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England collapse as Australia take charge of fourth Test.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/23641040

Very poor to say the least.:(

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And our last wicket lasts only 2 overs and 10 minutes. Let's hope England can get a few quick wickets to have a chance of winning the Test. I predict though we lose this Test then win the last one to win Series 3-1.

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Anyone know why David Lloyd is in hospital? Can't find any mention anywhere on internet, but must be looking in wrong places.

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Actually, just used Google (why didn't I think of that earlier?) and he has had a full knee replacement. Come back soon Bumble, cricket not the same without him.

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One wicket down already Mark.:cleader:

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2 down :cleader::cleader::cleader::cleader:

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Thought the Aussies would run away with this but Broad has been magnificent:) Needs support from the other end though.

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Yes come on Anderson and Swanny.

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Think that's the issue Den. Think Broad, Swann and Anderson or class but the 4th bowler for me, no matter who it's been recently let's them down a bit.

Yaaasssssss!

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Its about time Broad showed up, hes had a poor series so far.

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Three down now and its the big one.:cleader: