No issues with Denly's shot. He's tried to work one off middle stump off the face of the bat. It's not a leg glance. The ball has done a bit off the pitch and it was a good catch. He's not a Test Match opener like, but I can't find fault with this particular dismissal.
Burns' weird baseball-like stance puts the fear of god up me as it just looks wrong but it clearly works for him.
Not always! A very long way to go, but at least a platform for once. But then come the sloggers who just can't resist! Be afraid!!!!
And it was going pretty well until about an hour ago! Roy needs to go I think. It is too late now anyway I suppose. We aren't going to avoid a follow on
Feel sorry for Roy, not a test batsman at all but the selectors in desperation have thrown him in. Big morning tomorrow, if we follow on then it's all over.
The Australians bowled brilliantly. They kept a tight line and gave nothing away . Cummins and Hazelwood are superb .
Until they went off for light, I'd never heard of Fanny Rush! A painter apparently, sounds more like a sale at a brothel!
They certainly did, it's just a shame England's bowlers can't do the same often enough. We've definitely missed Anderson this series, he would have bowled that right channel more often than not and kept the pressure on.
I wouldn’t say brilliantly, they were erratic at times, but we just don’t bat properly. Why was burns playing a ball waist high and above that’s going across him? If it’s not hitting your stumps, it’s not going to get you out unless you play it.
Also the Australians only have 4 bowlers to our 5 but have been consistently superior because they have been rotated brilliantly by their management team. Out batted, out bowled, out fielded. And don't forget they've been here for 4 months and must be ready for home.
