O/T 4th test England v Aussies

[Grist_To_The_Mill]

Seeing Root adjust his sleeves, check the time and scratch his nose while waiting for Wade's terrible shot to drop has been my highlight of the day so far.

I think Root’s took root.

Any drying paint anywhere?

[Scum-Triumphant]

Things that are easier to get out than Steve Smith - a splinter from a honey Badger's paw.

Mark Lawrenson’s true feelings for Gary Linekar ❤️❤️

[gm_gm]

Smith's concentration is magnificent...How do you get him out, even when I was bowling 90+ mps I wouldn't get him out he's that good

[mellowmiller]

That's it then, bye bye Ashes 🙁

[CAMiller]

Did we not win? Need someone in who can hit a few home runs!

[mikemiller]

England tail-enders showed today that it wasn't all that difficult to stay in, even batting on day 5. A bit too late now ..

[Grist_To_The_Mill]

Overall the Aussies deserved it.

Still staggered that a true talent like Smith found it necessary to cheat.

We play too much clown cricket where we want to score off every ball, with no patience to build an innings required for a five day test match.

[jocksgloves]

Does anything that the Ashes actually spoil the England v Aussie tests? If this were any other opponent, the fifth test would not be a dead rubber.

[Grist_To_The_Mill]

The 5th test is a major chance to experiment with a team selection that knows how to bat, players with technique, not just those that know how to slog a few quick runs v Rutland Raiders in a 20 over match.

[fromafar]

Cheer up lads and Lassies, I thought England would of been able to hang on, but out batted, out bowled and out played, Grist is right with all his comments, the suns still shinning after the millers result, the week can only get better,. keep the faith.