4th Test Wed 19-23 July 2023 - Emirates Old Trafford

[Northstandboy]

A lovely stadium, COME ON ENGLAND

 

[Foley]

There has been a lot of criticism of the England selection and Australia are playing with an all rounder in place of their spinner ( a draw will do them).
The weather forecast is poor so I suspect that England will 'go for it' even more than usual.
The weather favours the Aussis ( England have to win). Can England make the 5th Test one of the most anticipated of all time?

 

[Sarge]

cmon England

 

[SteMerritt]

England win the toss for the 4th game in a row. Stokes elects to bowl first.

 

[BristolOx]

I’m there Friday and Saturday. CANNOT WAIT!!

 

[SteMerritt]

I’m there Friday and Saturday. CANNOT WAIT!!

From what I've been reading, expect to see a lot of the covers on Saturday. Hopefully it doesn't wash out for you.

 

[ZeroTheHero]

I can't help thinking that the weather looks like it will intervene here - and the pitch looks like it will play pretty easily for batsmen. So (unfortunately) I fear that the game will be a disappointing draw.

 

[IsleofWightYellow]

Hussein is so negative on the commentary, basically saying that Australia will bat out all day today and retain the Ashes. Hope the boys shove that back down his throat

 

[IsleofWightYellow]

I can't help thinking that the weather looks like it will intervene here - and the pitch looks like it will play pretty easily for batsmen. So (unfortunately) I fear that the game will be a disappointing draw.

Little bit of movement though

 

[SteMerritt]

First wicket of the day, Broad removes Khawaja for 3. Currently 24/1

 

[Sarge]

Broadyyyyyyyyy first scalp

 

[IsleofWightYellow]

Warner is getting a bit lucky

 

[Sarge]

Warner is getting a bit lucky

hopefully Broad will get his 600th test wicket by skittling him out

 

[unification]

This is where that Edgbaston result will be even more annoying. If we have a wash out here, the Ashes stay with Australia.

After the first wicket, it’s been watchful from the Aussies.

Essential England get a couple more in this session.

 

[Sarge]

Warner gone - Woakes got him

 

[Foley]

Hussein is so negative on the commentary, basically saying that Australia will bat out all day today and retain the Ashes. Hope the boys shove that back down his throat

He is normally spot on.
Unfortunately a pretty good morning for Aus

 

[unification]

He is normally spot on.
Unfortunately a pretty good morning for Aus

One extra wicket and it would have been England’s though. Some late scoring off Moeen made it the Aussies session.

A wicket in the first 30 mins after lunch and the pendulum swings again.

 

[Sarge]

Smith out, LBW .... Woods gets what may well be a crucial wicket

 

[ECYellow]

Could really do with bowling them out for 280 max. That'd give us probably 45mins - 1 hour to bat tonight and then we need to aim to bat all day tomorrow to get a lead.

I am there tomorrow and Friday so would love to see us put ourselves into position to have a right go at winning the game.

 

[SteMerritt]

Labuschagne falls LBW to Ali. 184/4.