2015 Ashes Thread

[Nige]

Peter Nevill making his debut would be amazing, been a huge fan for a long time, he's definitely deserving of it.

Very sad to hear that Hadds has to miss because of personal reasons, hopefully all is okay.

[Capper]

http://m.foxsports.com.au/cricket/the-ashes/ashes-2015-australian-wicketkeeper-brad-haddin-set-to-miss-second-test-at-lords/story-e6frf3gl-1227441958884

Hope he's alright, and it isn't too serious. But cricket wise, this is probably a good thing.

The last time Haddin missed a game or a number of games for person reasons was that his daughter was really sick with cancer in 2012.

I hope the cancer hasn't returned

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/how-brad-haddin-became-his-familys-keeper-20140201-31tup.html

[_wato]

I do hope that Haddin can return bigger and better than ever, because he's a great bloke and a good keeper (out of form with the bat)

Wondering what this next 11 will look like though.. Starc to keep his spot, Marsh in for Watson and Nevill in for Haddin may be the changes?

Warner
Rogers
Smith
Clarke
Voges
Marsh
Nevill
Johnson
Starc
Hazlewood
Lyon

5, 6 and 7 have me very nervous though. Could score a load of runs or could score us absolutely nothing. Will be the defining spots I think as England have Root, Buttler and Ali and I think they have us covered while 1-4 and 8-11 are both very similiar for each side (however the Aussie top 4 in form absolutely showers over England's)

[Jay]

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/the-ashes/ashes-2015-shane-watson-dropped-for-second-test-replaced-by-mitchell-marsh-20150714-giceu2.html

Ciao.

[Nige]

Apparently the fact Australia said no to post-match beers with the English has made news.  :P

Just as well the next test starts today.

[The_Captain]

pls win the toss aus! who ever wins the toss will win! seems to be happening more these days when the better sides playing against each other.

[Bill Manspeaker]

Clarkey finally called heads! no shock we win the toss. we're batting

Nevill and Mitch Marsh in

[PowerBug]

Jimmy first session with a new duke. Sexy time awaits :)

[Jukes]

Already got my cheesecake ready, new tradition for first days :P

[Jay]

Clarkey finally called heads! no shock we win the toss. we're batting

Nevill and Mitch Marsh in

Good changes. Need to get off to a good start here :)

[Ringo]

Australia finally with some luck with a missed catch in the first over,

2 fours as well 0/8 after 1

[Bill Manspeaker]

give him a warning. every ball god dammit

although I do hope he keeps going. one less bowler for England would be nice

[T Dog]

Lets go Davey. Openers get through this new ball period , will be 0 / 375 at end of play  8)

[Jay]

Already got my cheesecake ready, new tradition for first days :P

Nah should be eating a pie bro, just to replicate what Wood is bowling this session :P

[T Dog]

Drinks break to work out plan B.  ::)