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Stupid is as stupid does
Sometimes that helps
One stat is that is the first time in 400 Test Matches (since 1938) that Australia have leaked 400 or more on the opening day of a match. That, in itself, is quite pleasing.
Problem for England is the pitch doesn't help their two best bowlers who are very tall and bang the ball in hard. The ball just sits up with no pace and says "hit me". That's why I think Australia will amass a huge total. The other 3 bowlers *may* suprise me and the ball *may* swing today but if it doesn't, we're buggered IMO. Irritatingly, Australia have the best batting line up in the World. They have a guy who averages over 55 at number 7. Not one of the England players averages more than 51 (who has played more than 10 Tests).
One stat is that is the first time in 400 Test Matches (since 1938) that Australia have leaked 400 or more on the opening day of a match. That, in itself, is quite pleasing.
Problem for England is the pitch doesn't help their two best bowlers who are very tall and bang the ball in hard. The ball just sits up with no pace and says "hit me". That's why I think Australia will amass a huge total. The other 3 bowlers *may* suprise me and the ball *may* swing today but if it doesn't, we're buggered IMO. Irritatingly, Australia have the best batting line up in the World. They have a guy who averages over 55 at number 7. Not one of the England players averages more than 51 (who has played more than 10 Tests).