August 25, 2005
Bring on Trent Bridge
The anticipation is almost unbearable as the start of the Fourth Ashes Test at Trent Bridge approaches.
It's not before time that the selectors have chosen to give Shaunt Tait his opportunity. But, as quick and exciting a prospect as Tait is, we should not be expecting him to perform miracles in his first Test. After all, the legendary Thommo went for 0/100 in his first outing!
As well as watching Tait with interest, I'll be fascinated to see if the Australian batsmen can give a better collective account of themselves this time.
Bring it on!
Update at lunch on day one: England looking very comfortable at 1/129 on an extremely flat track. This will test the Aussies' mettle.
Update post-match: Despite Warnie's heroics and a disgraceful umpiring decision against Katich, I have to admit that Australia are losing their grip on the Ashes. Still, the final Test at The Oval promises more enthralling cricket.
Posted to Cricket by Keith Pittyit seems Tait is stepping up after all, 2/62 not a bad return for the day. Although typically, he reserved his first wicket for just after I had retired wot with all the rain making it hard to stay interested... bugger!
we'll need to get some early wickets this morning to get the pressure right back on to the poms though...
Posted by: Jed Wesley-Smith at August 26, 2005 11:05 AMThe chaps at work were quite keen to wager on this test. The only bet I offered was which of the Aussie bowlers would concede the most extras. Currently I believe M Kasprowicz is just edging it, although the other quicks are giving him some good competition.
Posted by: Andy Todd at August 26, 2005 10:20 PM