I thought it did look like a very good declaration when we got an early wicket and then had them in trouble. Ashley Giles putting down that chance was the real turning point. Australia giving away chances like that are gold dust and the old adage 'catches win matches' was never truer in this...
Giles' bowling can often hinder our chances. To take 20 Australian Wickets, we need offensive bowling. Giles simply does not possess that in his vast array ( :jester: ) of deliveries. To leave Monty out of the next test will be suicide. I will be beside myself with anger if he doesn't pick him.
I awoke and switch on teletext at 2.30am or thereabouts. I saw that we were 58/2 and then read that Monty was not playing. I almost cried myself to sleep (not really :lol: ) but I am pleased with our recovery and hopefully we can bat out the rest of tomorrow, putting the aussies in at 5.30GMT or...
I agree. It is either Anderson or Harmison for the drop. I haven't seen a great deal of the cricket, but my guess is that Harmison should retain his place ahead of Anderson.
I have been pleased by Jones, but I dread an important catch or stumping missed. No use dropping him now, but I would...