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TBH, I think we're going to need all the runs we can get. I really think our attack will struggle to bowl them out on this pitch.
Root had just scored ten runs off an over. Robinson looked comfortable. I'd rather we'd pressed on and got another 50 runs.

 

This has been an incredible test match series.

 

Fantastic end to a superb series.

Broad takes the winning wicket as well as hitting the last ball of his last inning for six. You couldn't make it up.

Aussies retain the Ashes but it feels like we were the moral victors. The momentum was was with us from Headingley onwards and had it not been for the Old Trafford washout we could have won the series 3-2.

 

Yes, very exciting. Can't see there being many draws!

They are a formidable team. But our batting lineup is also pretty stupendous. I'm not quite so convinced by our bowling though.

 

Decent start so far...

 

124-3 at lunch.
Real shame Crawley went last ball. Has possibly tipped the balance of the session to the Aussies.

 

Myself and Mrs bbb have day 1,day 2 and day 5 tickets for the Headingley test at the start of July.

We can’t wait.

 

I'll say, doesn't happen enough but this team is just a little different Test wise.
Get Into 'Em!!

 

England did well to keep the Aussies below our total.

Looks like they got lucky in getting a four over spell in between the rain showers and picked up two wickets in horrible conditions. Crawley clearly aggrieved to be given out because he thought the light wasn't playable

 

Met Office forecast for Edgbaston is for high chance of rain until midday then dry but cloudy in the afternoon. Humidity looks high until mid afternoon.

So it looks like we're in for a delayed start and then, hopefully, the ball will hoop around a bit for Jimmy and Stuart. Best case scenario is that the seamers use the conditions to take early wickets so we aren't relying too much on Mo's damaged spinning finger.

 

Here we go

 

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our 2 days at the test match on Thursday and Friday but I have to admit to a massive amount of jealousy at those who will be there today to hopefully witness a successful run chase and a win to keep the Ashes alive.

 

It’s probably what will ultimately decide this Ashes series.

 

1st innings declaration! Amazing.

 

That’s “bazball” all over.

 

I hope that declaration doesn't come back to haunt Stokes. Personally, I would have kept going and hope for another 30-40 runs.

Batters paradise, shame Bairstow and Ali gave their wickets away to stampings, that shouldn't happen in test matches.

Good innings from Crawley and Root, and Bairstow, despite the stumping.

Cannot see us bowling out the Aussies twice on this wicket, we will need some overcast weather for their inningd