Hi

I agree with Raggytash and others who thought that this was a brilliant Test Match.

It was exciting stuff to watch as the match continually swung to and fro. Of course there were some "iffy" moments and some controversial
ones too.

I like Raggy's comparison of Cricket to Baseball as one of Chess with draughts ( checkers). Not only do the fielding side have to know every batsman's weaknesses and strengths and to set the fielders to attempt to stop the batsman scoring, but also the batsmen have to try to memorise and visualise the field placings and try to pierce the defences.

"war" was a good word to describe Test Cricket; especially England v Australia. I await the forthcoming games with expectancy and some anxiety. This Aussie team have shown that they are not going to lie down and let England roll over them.

Michael....I understand your comment about the way the last wicket fell and agree that a catch like Cook's for the wicket before this one would have been a wonderful finish to a thoroughly exciting game.....but.....I'll take to ending as it came because a win is a win !!

I have tickets for the match at Old Trafford....wouldn't it be just great if Jimmy Anderson could produce another match-winning performance on his own ground.

Kind Regards

MikeL2