13/07/13
More of the same on day three, once again listening to the
radio perched on the balcony at work.
Cook and the KPego began well but just as my nerves began to settle both
fell having passed fifty. Bell settled
in, soon followed by Bairstow, a few runs were added but the latter fell,
nerves well and truly on top, the game is in the balance. Prior whacks a few and England are pushing
ahead before the keeper picks out a fielder, bringing Broad to the crease. Bell reaches fifty and on then after a few
false strokes Broad starts to hit the ball, England now have the momentum. Then comes the flashpoint, Broad edges the
ball and is caught at slip but stands his ground and isn’t given out! The reviews had been wasted and the Aussies
are going mad. Terrible decision but it
still doesn’t even out the two from the second day. From here on in its England’s day and we push
away to the close. For the first time in
this match England have the advantage at the end of the day. This England fan is relaxed.
Day four and there is far less tension, at home with the
luxury of TV and radio coverage. The
landmarks are reached, Broad passes fifty and Bell completes one of his best
test centuries. After these two fall
England are bowled out quickly but have a handy lead of 310.
As I sit here just after lunch, the score is 69-0 and the
Aussie openers are digging in. They
shouldn’t win from here but this is Ashes cricket, anything can happen…butterflies
are beginning to emerge in my stomach….
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