5.06pm Well, that was sub-standard. Cummins was outstanding in leading the line for Australia; but the donations from the middle and lower order were quite staggering. England's senior trio, Root, Stokes and Buttler, were especially culpable in the manner of their dismissals. And though the tail battled to a degree, that was not a performance to save an Ashes campaign. Gnasher will be here shortly for the reply.
Shayan: "Well look on the brightside... Only one English batter got out for a duck! At least they haven't broken the record for most ducks in a year, for now..."
Harry: "Credit to Aus bowlers and captain Cummins for his bowling changes today but more to do with poor batting by English players. Some careless shots and throwing up wickets. They did not learn much from the two tests earlier."
Philip Satterth: "What a load of giblets that was. (Image suggested by the Christmas turkey.)"
OE Robinson c Boland b Lyon 22 (44m 26b 3x4 0x6) SR: 84.61
END OF OVER:65 | 9 Runs | ENG: 185/9
- James Anderson0 (4b)
- Ollie Robinson22 (25b)
- Mitchell Starc15-3-54-2
- Nathan Lyon14-3-36-2
Amir Ali: "Can Anderson make it 101*............ (i mean not out)" I have faith in his durability. Or Robinson's lack thereof
END OF OVER:64 | 1 Run 1 Wkt | ENG: 176/9
- James Anderson0 (3b)
- Ollie Robinson13 (20b)
- Nathan Lyon14-3-36-2
- Mitchell Starc14-3-45-2
Manan: "U impressed by the tail miller?…" Briefly!
Out comes Jimmy, on a hiding to nothing for the umpteenth time this year
MJ Leach c Smith b Lyon 13 (19m 18b 0x4 1x6) SR: 72.22
END OF OVER:63 | 2 Runs | ENG: 175/8
- Jack Leach13 (16b)
- Ollie Robinson12 (19b)
- Mitchell Starc14-3-45-2
- Nathan Lyon13-3-35-1
Paul: "Perhaps Leach can wallop 78 runs and Robinson can be 1 not out off 17 balls?" Stranger things have happened. I think?