Ashes 2019: England v Australia first Test, day one – live updates!

Ashes updates from opening day of the series at EdgbastonClassic YouTube: memorable Ashes moments and moreAny thoughts? Email them to Rob 3.04pm BST 45th over: Australia 123-8 (Smith 43, Siddle 0) You know what they say: you should never judge a pitch until both ropey batting sides have had a go on it. Australia bat deeper than usual today, with the inclusion of Pattinson and also Siddle, who plays out the last few deliveries of Moeen’s over. “Following here in Greece with a Sri Lankan and about 35 hairy Scots,” boasts Benjie Goodhart. “Loving your work!” 3.02pm BST 44th over: Australia 122-8 (Smith 42, Siddle 0) “Let’s not get on the backs of the umpires,” says Mike Daniels. “Umpires are probably now making more out decisions after subsequently seeing how so many not outs would have been shaving the stumps and therefore being ‘out’, with the proviso that the review system is there for players to use if they ask for it. If the players don’t ask, don’t blame the umpires.”Yes, you’re right – days like this stand out because they are usually so good. It’s incredible how few howlers they make. Minor mistakes, which all of today’s decisions have been, are unavoidable. I suspect that if any of us tried umpiring we’d be off to Specsavers, in floods of tears, before the first drinks break. Continue reading…
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