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just pitiful. trot out the post-worldcup hangover excuses. it's a overaged county attack at best.

ugly batting line up when you've got Moeen at 6.

going to be interesting. cover if Archer isn't fit? Has one of his good days and he's a genuine threat

ok not wanting to cast doubt on integrity of English cricket but looks it's a dog of a wicket for this Aussie practice game:) 105 a/o and 95 for 6 day 1.

this going to be one of the best ever prepared Aussie teams for an Ashes series. World cup aside they've had another side over here for about 6-8 weeks playing warm-up games. Now a full practice match on a test pitch. Lessons to be learnt for the ECBwho haven't sent a properly prepared team on...

Bale seems to be an extreme case in point. Real Madrid apparently prepared to pay him 25m plus supplement his wages at a new club. An idiosyncrasy of football loanees generally can't play against parent club but can play against clubs still paying them money.

Packman just keeps on going. Beats a good fighter in Thurman. Never a split decision. Judging remains poor everywhere.

Even in the 1st 20/20 games seems like some counties are carrying large squads (and wage bills) of specialists for each form of the game.

Problem is cricket clubs generally run by unpaid volunteers who only have so much time. Main cricket season July/August = school summer holidays. No mass or co-ordinated system in place to offer large numbers of kids the opportunity to learn/play during this time.

looks like we're almost safe due to Notts being the worst side ever - not even averaging 5 pts per game.

maybe if his party hadn't sold off all the schools playing fields it would be more inclusive andaccessible

absolutely. even afghanistan should have 2 games but for poor captaincy.

Not true. 10 qualified. Many others went out in qualifying tournament. Your American friend doesn't do irony? Don't the nfl, baseball and basketball winners all get referred to as 'World champions'? As for cricket appeal wherever you find Indians, Pakistani or brit expats you will find cricket...

Ironic with all those 350+ pitches final is an old-fashioned ODI score with a proper contest between bat and ball

Had to go with Boult. England history with left armers and think he is rated no 1 or 2 in the world in 50 over cricket.

Argument is just as difficult for the 2nd over bowler going in cold

Just insane

Chelmsford not had many runs this season

Rhodes a pleasant surprise. Probably youngest and most inexperienced front 6 in recent warks history. Love one of the kids to make a score.

Don't fancy our chances much with this batting line-up