When was the last time we won at the GABBA, in fact when was the last time any touring team won at the GABBA.
Not many I would have thought, one swallow etc.
It was always going to end in tears when Cook decided to go for the hook so early in his innings, I thought he would bed in a bit before trying one of those.
Malan's edge was avoidable, the ball was so high what was his bat doing anywhere near it, just duck.
Ali had a part of his sole just over...
If Malan and Ali can see us through to 250 plus it could be quite a decent score for the first innings.
It proves a point as well, losing two main run scorers cheaply, Cook and Root, but still putting in a decent innings.
It's great, definitely part of the overall Ashes experience.
Even going to the grounds to watch, I have one of those cheap chuck away ear piece radios on and listen whilst watching.
Have to switch ears every now and again mind, as it gets a bit sweaty.