Ashes start in 20 mins..

[the nutflush]

England two down for 17.  Hazelwood two wickets.  Loving it. 

[Slaphead in Qatar]

Steve Smith is the best Aussie batsman since Bradman. 

He's excellent. Very unorthodox style - but effective.

[the nutflush]

Yeah he has a unique style but never looks like getting out.  His stats are already amazing. 

[Keynsham]

I do think it's all about Smith, I must admit.

This is going to be Jimmy's last tour Down under, let's hope he finally performs there.

[Slaphead in Qatar]

Pathetic batting display by England today. Looks like they were playing 20:20 cricket.

[the nutflush]

Some very good bowling by Lyon early.

[Keynsham]

Credit the Aussies there, but there was some school boy batting for sure. We're going to have to go after Lyon at some point.

It's been a good contest and I have hope that we can match them moving forward. I think we were only a Root and Cook performance away from sticking it to them here.

[Slaphead in Qatar]

Root and cook are critical to England's chances. Cook especially needs to get some form.

Also Ben Stokes is really missed. Why did he have to get involved in a fight?

[Keynsham]

Indeed. What a silly, silly boy.