The Ashes- Second Test Day Three Live from Lords…

The Second Ashes Test- Lords, Day 3 Live

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Ashes Second Test- Day 3 (07/16/2009) 
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7:01
Twitter ashes_weather:  2nd Test – Lords: Mostly cloudy with the chance of showers, heavy later. Breezy. Max:19c Wind:SW 17mph Precip chance:96% Min:13c
12:43
Twitter EnglandCricket:  Mitch bowled beautifully (if you’re English), Ricky dropped a sitter and was whinging again. Oh Ricky – Tick Tock, Tick Tock #ticktock
12:38
Twitter EnglandCricket:  A smashing last session with Matt prior batting beautifully. Cook was attacking nicely, though diappointed with Ravi. KP needs a 2 week hols
12:36
Twitter EnglandCricket:  Great day at Lords today. A mix of tradition; the ringing of the bell, gents dressed in red trousres with a mix of rock music at the Nursery
12:17
Twitter CricketAus:  Aussies cling to hope: Australia will prey on England’s inability to bowl sides out a second time as it strives .. http://bit.ly/SFawT
12:17
Twitter CricketAus:  Windies slightly ahead: A second-string West Indies picked up the final three Bangladesh wickets after tea to sk.. http://bit.ly/qhcXx
12:08
Twitter FollowTheAshes:  Re-listening to Russell Crowe on TMS, wonderful. Really knows his cricket too, great pedigree #Cricket #Ashes
8:54
Twitter FollowTheAshes:  Day 3 review http://bit.ly/36Dlv4
#theashes #cricket
7:20
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  Prior says the plan was to declare 30mins before end. Hauritz says Australia can chase down 550 or 600. Fascinating few days come! #ashes
7:07
Twitter ashes_updates:  Lawrence Booth: Is this all you’ve got, Australia? http://bit.ly/13RCqh #ashes #cricket
7:05
Twitter FollowTheAshes:  BLOCK LucerneBelle
6:32
Twitter TheNurdler:  Goodnight, campers, goodnight! See you tomorrow for day four. #ashes #cricket
6:32
Twitter FollowTheAshes:  Yep, the words official. Thats stumps….Back tomorrow you lot #Ashes #Cricket
6:32
Twitter ashes_updates:  Full scorecard http://bit.ly/Szqbc #ashes #cricket
6:30
Twitter ashes_updates:  Stumps day 3 – Aus 215 all out. Eng (2nd innings) 311 / 6 lead by 521 runs. #ashes #cricket
6:30
Twitter TheNurdler:  Steady rain appearing at 6.30pm would probably indicate the close of play for the day. We expect a declaration early on. #ashes #cricket
6:29
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  England 521 ahead – will they declare? 522 is gettable in two days if Australia bat like we know they can. Hinges on weather #ashes
6:28
Twitter TheNurdler:  RT @followtheashes Well, Rain, looks like we’re off for the night #Ashes #Cricket
6:28
Twitter ashes_updates:  started to rain at Lords and play has stopped with England 311 / 5. Lead 521 runs. #ashes #cricket
6:27
Twitter FollowTheAshes:  Well, Rain, looks like we’re off for the night #Ashes #Cricket
6:27
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  raining at Lord’s – players are off #ashes
6:26
Twitter ashes_updates:  6th England wicket – Collingwood 54 (80) c Haddin b Siddle. Eng 311 / 6 & 425. Lead 521. #ashes #cricket
6:26
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  Bizarre – Collingwood caught behind, barely a celebration by the Australians. They look bowed, broken and just plain uninterested #ashes
6:26
Twitter TheNurdler:  WICKET That’ll teach me. Eng 311-6 with Collingwood caught behind off Siddle. His knock is 54. No-one seems too bothered at fall of wicket.
6:24
Twitter ashes_updates:  50 partnership up between Collingwood and Flintoff. Eng 311 / 5 & 425. Lead 521 runs. #ashes #cricket
6:22
Twitter TheNurdler:  Having terrible trouble comprehending that we are 514 ahead in an #Ashes Test at Lords…
6:22
Twitter TheNurdler:  Eng 304-5 after 70 overs, Colly 54, Fred 24. Lead is 514. Fred needs to be a bit circumspect running between those wickets #ashes @bbctms
6:13
Twitter ashes_updates:  300 up for England. Eng 300 / 5 & 425. Lead 510 runs #ashes #cricket
6:08
Twitter ashes_updates:  50 (72) up for Collingwood – Eng 289 / 5 & 425. Lead 499 runs. #ashes #cricket
6:07
Twitter TheNurdler:  RT @the_spin Top knocks from Prior and Colly. I can’t recall seeing Australia so broken.
6:06
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  Lord’s crowd getting on the Aussies about time wasting! Pots and Kettles the lot of you! #ashes
6:04
Twitter TheNurdler:  Eng 282-5 and eight runs off a 500 lead. Fred 11 Colly 45. 67 overs gone. @bbctms #ashes
5:57
Twitter TheNurdler:  RT @dts1970 Boycott would approve #ashes [Are you sure? :D Actually, would love to hear what Boycs thinks Strauss should do]
5:51
Twitter bumblecricket:  won’t declare…..clouds coming in ..too dark for oz to bat
5:51
Twitter TheNurdler:  Will guess the state of the pitch tomorrow morning will probably decide whether Strauss declares or plays on, if we have any batsmen left
5:51
Twitter ashes_updates:  Prior run out http://twitpic.com/arz4w – pic from Sky Sports #ashes #cricket
5:50
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  Aus bring Mitchell Johnson back on to up England’s scoring rate and force a declaration tonight! #ashes
5:50
Twitter TheNurdler:  Lead is creeping up towards the iconic 500 mark #ashes
5:49
Twitter TheNurdler:  Johnson to bowl from nursery end. Eng 264-5 in the 65th over. @bbctms
5:47
Twitter TheNurdler:  Hauritz down – hit on the right hand, which is just unkind. #ashes
5:47
Twitter TheNurdler:  19 overs left #ashes 6.30pm scheduled stop time.
5:47
Twitter TheNurdler:  RT @neilmukerji@TheNurdler significant rainfall out here in Woking – wouldn’t surprise me if it’s on its way to Lord’s. #ashes
5:46
Twitter TheNurdler:  Flintoff’s last Test innings at Lords commences #ashes
5:46
Twitter TheNurdler:  WICKET That’s the end of Prior’s scoring streak. Brilliant throw from North. Eng 260-5 and Prior’s score was 56. Lead is 470 @bbctms
5:46
Twitter ashes_updates:  5th England wicket – Prior 61 (42) run out (North). Eng 260 / 5 & 425. Lead by 470 runs. #ashes #cricket
5:45
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  what a throw. is this the spark Australia (and the game) needed? #ashes
5:44
Twitter FollowTheAshes:  Very unlucky Mr. Prior, cracking throw though #Ashes #Cricket
5:44
Twitter FollowTheAshes:  Because he’s S*it RT @Aynit_Everest: @FollowTheAshes Bell? Or give Ravi the backing! Why change a winning team?
5:42
Twitter ashes_updates:  250 up for England. Eng 255 / 4 & 425. Lead by 465 runs. #ashes #cricket
5:40
Twitter TheNurdler:  RT @FollowTheAshes Brilliant innings Mr Prior, well played #Cricket #Ashes #JimmyAndersonForPM
5:38
Twitter ashes_updates:  50 (37) up for Prior – Eng 246 / 4 & 425. Lead by 456 runs #ashes #cricket
5:38
Twitter FollowTheAshes:  Brilliant innings Mr Prior, well played #Cricket #Ashes #JimmyAndersonForPM
5:38
Twitter TheNurdler:  That’s us with the basic required safety net. 50 off 36 balls for Prior. #ashes
5:37
Twitter TheNurdler:  Eng lead has just passed 450 #ashes
5:36
Twitter FollowTheAshes:  I think Bopara has had his chance against the Aussies now. Just doesnt have the class #Ashes #Cricket opinions?
5:31
Twitter TheNurdler:  Seems pretty certain that we will bat the day out #ashes
5:28
Twitter TheNurdler:  Prior and Colly 50 partnership is up. Eng 223-4 in 60th over. Prior 38 Colly 28 @bbctms #ashes #cricket
5:27
Twitter ashes_updates:  50 partnership from 49 balls between prior and collingwood. Eng 224 / 4 & 425. #ashes #cricket
5:26
Twitter TheNurdler:  RT @Aynit_Everest @BumbleCricket The great Warne has ripped his trousers in a crucial area. Not pretty [OMG]
5:26
Twitter TheNurdler:  Aggers reports Ponting chewing on his gum fit to bust as the score creeps up. Eng lead now 433. Colly back on his first test form. #ashes
5:25
Twitter bumblecricket:  The great Warne has ripped his trousers in a crucial area. Not pretty
5:14
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  I tend to think a declaration is less about runs than time to take the 10 wickets needed. Can Australia bat as poorly again? #ashes
5:12
Twitter TheNurdler:  Eng’s 200 is up. Lead is 410.
5:12
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  RT @blickbuster: @Ashes_Assault Declaration won’t be for less than 450, maybe closer to 500. Maybe an hour into tomorrow morning #ashes
5:11
Twitter ashes_updates:  200 up for England. Eng 200 / 4 & 425. Lead by 410 runs #ashes #cricket
5:09
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  As the lead passes 400 it’s as good a time as any to ponder what Strauss might have in mind for a declaration… #ashes #cricket
5:06
Twitter ashes_updates:  England 192 / 4 – 2nd innings lead by 402 runs. #ashes #cricket
5:02
Twitter TheNurdler:  Eng 184 for 4 after 53 overs. Colly 16 Prior 8. Lead is currently 394. @bbctms
4:57
Twitter TheNurdler:  Matt Prior’s getting a bit bloody happy with the bat ::grimace::
4:56
Twitter TheNurdler:  Our top Test tip: Keep a calculator handy :D #ashes
4:55
Twitter TheNurdler:  To calculate lead: 425 + (Eng current total) Subtract 215 from that figure. #ashes
4:54
Twitter TheNurdler:  Prior has four runs off Siddle’s first #ashes
4:54
Twitter TheNurdler:  Blowers: “Oh, my dear old thing. Heavy showers forecast.” #ashes
4:54
Twitter TheNurdler:  WICKET KP caught behind on Siddle’s first ball. Eng 173-4 KP score’s 44. Lead is currently 384. Things in the balance now. #ashes
4:54
Twitter ashes_updates:  4th England wicket Pietersen 44 (101) c Haddin b Siddle – Eng 174 / 4 & 425. Lead 384 runs. #ashes #cricket
4:52
Twitter TheNurdler:  Eng 171-3 KP 43 Colly 19 @bbctms
4:51
Twitter FollowTheAshes:  Right, the players might just have had tea…but it’s time for mine now, tata for now #Cricket #Ashes ….notice bopara did horribly again?
4:51
Twitter Aggerscricket:  Drifting a bit. More questions about Bopara at 3. Managed to part Boris and @mrsaggers just before tea
4:50
Twitter TheNurdler:  TheNurdlerEng 171-3 KP 43 Colly 19 @bbctms
4:47
Twitter TheNurdler:  Eng 171-3 KP 43 Colly 19
4:47
Twitter TheNurdler:  Tuffers says min acceptable lead will be 450 @s3anryan #ashes
4:46
Twitter TheNurdler:  Tuffers and Blowers are recounting pigeon deaths they have known on the sharp end of cricket balls #ashes
4:37
Twitter TheNurdler:  Aggers: “And Pietersen comes forward to meet him with a firm crack.” Fnah. Lack of on-pitch action is making us silly. #ashes
4:37
Twitter bumblecricket:  beefy seems to have found another player out there……Hilfenhausen. is he related to Shisenhausen?
4:32
Twitter ashes_updates:  150 up for England. Eng 154 / 3 & 425. #ashes #cricket
4:25
Twitter TheNurdler:  Colly takes four off first ball #Ashes #cricket
4:24
Twitter ashes_updates:  3rd England wicket – Bopara 27 (93) c Katich b Hauritz – Eng 147 / 3 & 425. Lead by 357 runs. #ashes #cricket
4:23
Twitter TheNurdler:  So much for Hauritz’ dislocated finger. That’s his third wicket.
4:23
Twitter TheNurdler:  Next up is Colly. Come on Colly! No hostages to fortune today, man. #Ashes #cricket
4:23
Twitter TheNurdler:  WICKET Bopara gone. Hit it straight into the hands of Katich short leg. Eng 147-3 off about 44 overs. Aggers: “Soft dismissal, I’m afraid”
4:16
Twitter TheNurdler:  RT @FollowTheAshes Cracking comment there “Johnson couldn’t swing a dunny door” #Ashes #Cricket
4:16
Twitter TheNurdler:  Eng are moving into the neighbourhood of 150. @bbctms
4:08
Twitter bumblecricket:  very quiet session between lunch and tea….emails from Oz getting into team.
england should push on ..
4:08
Twitter FollowTheAshes:  Cracking comment there “Johnson couldn’t swing a dunny door” #Ashes #Cricket
4:07
Twitter TheNurdler:  Hauritz bowling to Bopara, 133-2. Mitchell Johnson takes next over. #ashes
4:06
Twitter TheNurdler:  And play has resumed.
3:55
Twitter TheNurdler:  Are you allowed to utter the words “bugger all” on TMS, even if in possession of an Australian passport?
3:50
Twitter FollowTheAshes:  Well, It’s tea. apologies for the lack of tweets today, haven’t been in. Reminded myself how good TMS is though. Slow scoring players #Ashes
3:45
Twitter TheNurdler:  RT @CricketMad 130 for 2 at tea, England lead by 340 #ashes Aus bowlers preventing scoring very skilfully
3:44
Twitter ashes_updates:  Tea, day 3 – Eng 130 / 2 & 425. Lead by 340 runs #ashes #cricket
3:44
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  That shot deserved to be out but I have to say I don’t think Bopara’s swipe did carry #ashes
3:36
Twitter ashes_updates:  Flickr feed now added to http://ashesupdates.wordpress.com/ #ashes #cricket
3:28
Twitter TheNurdler:  RT @Aynit_Everest lets just get to tea! #ashes
3:25
Twitter ashes_updates:  50 partnership up between Bopara and Pietersen – Eng 124 / 2 & 425 #ashes #cricket
3:25
Twitter TheNurdler:  Pietersen is noticeably hobbling. #ashes
3:25
Twitter TheNurdler:  England are, overall, on another one of those unmentionable figures. A single from KP deals with it.
3:22
Twitter ashes_updates:  leading wicket takers in this series http://twitpic.com/ari7z – pic from Sky Sports #ashes #cricket
3:19
Twitter TheNurdler:  Eng 122-2 after 34 overs. KP 20 RB 19. Tuffers comments that Johnson’s eye really isn’t in – wides etc,.
3:14
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3:08
Twitter TheNurdler:  Ball-by-ball pauses while poor old Blowers coughs up his lungs up and his colleagues laugh instead of covering. A four for RB 120-2
3:07
Twitter TheNurdler:  RT @sret #Ashes I don’t mind not enforcing the follow-on with a lead of only 210, but I don’t trust Strauss to declare in time [indeed, sir]
3:01
Twitter TheNurdler:  Aus bowlers strangling Eng batting attack. Let’s hope the batsmen can show some patience. But with the lead already 300+, will it be enough?
2:59
Twitter ashes_updates:  Aussie bowling figures after 29 overs http://twitpic.com/arg3i – pic from sky sports #ashes #cricket
2:57
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  I’m no expert, but from my seat in the Lord’s spaceship it looks like there might be a bit of bad weather blowing in later on. #ashes
2:56
Twitter TheNurdler:  Huge sighs of relief. Score now 113-2. Nelson successfully negotiated by Ravi B. #ashes
2:51
Twitter TheNurdler:  Mitchell spoils a maiden over with last ball – Eng take a four. Oh no! we’re on a you-know-what… #ashes
2:50
Twitter TheNurdler:  Eng 107-2, a lead of 317. #ashes Sunny conditions at ground.
2:50
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Declare with a lead of 425 I reckon
2:47
Twitter TheNurdler:  Change in bowling – Mitchell Johnson is lining up for a go. #ashes
2:43
Twitter TheNurdler:  And still Ian Chappell is griping about the follow-on decision.
2:41
Twitter TheNurdler:  Drinks break, Eng 105-2 KP 16, RB 11. Notice how the scoring has been shut down. 26 overs gone. #ashes
2:34
Twitter TheNurdler:  RT @danslee Release the Newcastle 1 @alncl wrongly blocked by Twitter #freealncl
2:32
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  Geez i don’t like this at all – it feels like the moment has passed Australia by. Seeing your captain have a shocker doesn’t inspire #ashes
2:30
Twitter TheNurdler:  Eng 100 is up after 23 overs. KP 16 RB 10 Lead is 310. Aggers reports dark clouds on the horizon. Scoring has slowed right down.
2:29
Twitter ashes_updates:  100 up for England. Eng 100 / 2 & 425. Lead by 310 runs. #ashes #cricket
2:24
Twitter TheNurdler:  Aggers: “And Ponting curses, and Hilfenhaus curses…” Bwahahahaha. #ashes
2:23
Twitter TheNurdler:  Ricky P is rearranging his field now KP is settled in. #ashes
2:21
Twitter Aggerscricket:  Crowd loving replays of Ponting dropping the catch. David Mitchell would approve – Ricky’s fuming
2:17
Twitter TheNurdler:  CMJ feels the England fans are being a tad unsporting by taking such vocal joy in Punter’s misfortunes. #ashes
2:17
Twitter CricketAus:  England openers thrive again: England openers Andrew Strauss and Alastair Cook continued their domination of Aus.. http://bit.ly/16NvLB
2:16
Twitter TheNurdler:  Tuffers comments that Hilfenhaus is the one bowler today to get the ball swinging #ashes
2:15
Twitter bumblecricket:  Oh no Ricky what are you doing? Missing stumps from three yards and then dropping a dolly. Tough times for aussie skipper
2:14
Twitter TheNurdler:  Having said that, one advantage of T20-style play is rapid scoring. Eng hundred is on the way up, and Eng more than 300 ahead.
2:12
Twitter TheNurdler:  God, they are living dangerously. Ricky P has dropped a catch. Lord’s screens replay it again and again. Tuffers calls it “a goober.”
2:12
Twitter ashes_updates:  Bopara dropped on 9 by Ponting – Eng 89 / 2 & 425 #ashes #cricket
2:12
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  Wow – England should be four down – Ponting misses a run-out and then drops a sitter at second slip. Mind on the game please Aus!! #ashes
2:09
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  Crikey Punter, how do you miss the stumps from second slip?? Big big moment #ashes
2:07
Twitter TheNurdler:  Roars and yells for a LBW, not given.
2:04
Twitter TheNurdler:  KP and RB are scoring nicely, Eng 84-2 in 18th over. Steady as she goes (not that this pair is likely to listen to that) @bbctms
2:03
Twitter TheNurdler:  Ravi hits a four.
2:00
Twitter TheNurdler:  Tuffers points out a pigeon that Blowers has missed during handover to CMJ. Slight note of panic in his voice as he inherits ball by ball.
1:59
Twitter TheNurdler:  KP launches what he clearly feels is another Twenty20 innings with a four. #ashes Eng 79-2.
1:56
Twitter TheNurdler:  Let’s see what particular variety of idiocy KP feels like committing today. #ashes #cricket
1:56
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  Just had lunch with comedian David Mitchell. Saw Cook dismissal and he gave a Peep Show perfect “Oh no!”. Quality moment all round #ashes
1:56
Twitter TheNurdler:  WICKET Oh, FFS, here we go. Strauss caught by Clarke at slip. Batting pitch, you say? Eng 74-2 after 16 overs. Strauss total 32.
1:56
Twitter ashes_updates:  2nd England wicket – Strauss 32 (48)c Clarke b Hauritz – Eng 74 / 2 & 425 #ashes #cricket
1:52
Twitter bumblecricket:  spare a thought for Henry Allingham…great man
1:51
Twitter TheNurdler:  Rain forecast over London tomorrow and Monday.
1:47
Twitter bumblecricket:  england plan…should be…500 ahead and leave oz. to bat 6 overs tonight….
1:46
Twitter ashes_updates:  1st England wicket – Cook 32 (42) lbw b Hauritz – Eng 425 & 61 / 1 #ashes #cricket
1:46
Twitter TheNurdler:  WICKET lbw for Cook. b. Hauritz 32. Doctrove gives it out. Arse. Ravi B, time to redeem yourself. #ashes #cricket
1:44
Twitter TheNurdler:  Tuffers has news from the pavilion. Freddie being rested as much as possible, may have influenced the follow=on decision @s3anryan
1:43
Twitter TheNurdler:  Weather forecast: http://bit.ly/15yVUk
1:43
Twitter bumblecricket:  watched 1974 lowlights at lunch….painful…crown jewels re-arranged!
1:40
Twitter TheNurdler:  Lunch is over
1:19
Twitter TheNurdler:  RT @the_spin I think Strauss was right to bat again. The pitch is flat, the sun is out, the ball ain’t swinging
1:11
Twitter TheNurdler:  David Mitchell on TMS saying Ricky Ponting in a rage is the single most entertaining aspect of the modern game. Aggers gently upbraiding.
1:08
Twitter bumblecricket:  Lunches:me smoked mackerel tasty.Sir Beefy gert big sausage salad.Nas cheese sarnie.Ath couscous stuffed vine leaves with tawny port drizzle
1:04
Twitter TheNurdler:  Lunch. Strauss and Cook put on 57-0 in 13 overs. Eng lead is currently 262. #ashes
1:04
Twitter ashes_updates:  Full scorecard http://bit.ly/Szqbc #ashes #cricket
1:03
Twitter ashes_updates:  Lunch, day 3 – Aus 215 all out. Eng 57 / 0 #ashes #cricket
12:51
Twitter ashes_updates:  50 up for England from 10 overs. England 50 / 0 & 425 #ashes #cricket
12:49
Twitter TheNurdler:  *crosses fingers before speaking* Steady as she goes, Eng 50 coming up in the 10th over for no wicket *touches wood* @bbctms
12:26
Twitter bumblecricket:  Nas collecting autographs…contra deal for pair of Lampard boots….
12:19
Twitter Aggerscricket:  Mugging up on lunch guest..David Mitchell…any thoughts? (I never watch TV!)
12:16
Twitter CricketAus:  Aussie tail hopes to wag: Australia’s tail will be fighting to keep England at bay when play resumes in the seco.. http://bit.ly/BbeoU
12:16
Twitter TheNurdler:  Keep calm and carry on, lads. #ashes #cricket #nurdling
12:12
Twitter TheNurdler:  And they’re off. Hilfenhaus bowls to Strauss. #ashes
12:12
Twitter TheNurdler:  And about three Australians who proved they couldn’t play nicely
12:12
Twitter TheNurdler:  Of course, that’s without the 1,500 spammers, pornographers, marketers, chancers, grifters and pyramid-sellers that we blocked :D
12:11
Twitter TheNurdler:  Welcome to @rainynight65, our 150th follower. Grateful and slightly surprised thanks to all 150 of you.
12:11
Twitter Aggerscricket:  Just seen Chris Broad – fuming that they made Stuart bowl so short. Meanwhile @mrsaggers tucked up with Boris Johnson in the ECB box
12:07
Twitter TheNurdler:  Ooh, a break in the consensus from Aggers: RT @Aggerscricket Bowled rubbish this morning. Should have stuck them back in #ashes
12:06
Twitter TheNurdler:  BUT, and this is important, all Eng fans get beer, snacks, loo breaks in now, sit down AND DO NOT LEAVE YOUR SEATS AGAIN :D #ashes
12:05
Twitter TheNurdler:  RT @cricketmad The old leaving the room for a short while to get a wicket trick worked again [praps we could organise rota next Aus innings]
12:05
Twitter ashes_updates:  Strauss catches Siddle off the bowling of Onions http://twitpic.com/ar4og – pic from Sky Sports #ashes #cricket
12:04
Twitter Aggerscricket:  Bowled rubbish this morning. Should have stuck them back in
12:03
Twitter ashes_updates:  England are not enforcing the follow-on #ashes #cricket
12:02
Twitter TheNurdler:  We’ll just have to be satisfied with the fact we damn well *could have* made them bat again :D #ashes
12:02
Twitter ashes_updates:  10th Aussie wicket – Siddle35 (47) c Strauss b Onions – Aus 215 all out #ashes #cricket
12:02
Twitter TheNurdler:  Eng to bat. NO follow-on, repeat, NO follow-on (dreadful shame, but it’s the right thing to do…0 #ashes #cricket
12:01
Twitter ashes_weather:  2nd Test – Lords: Some sunny spells but cloudier with the chance of a shower later. Windy. Max:21c Wind:W 19mph Precip chance:9% Min:13c
12:01
Twitter TheNurdler:  WICKET And Strauss catches Siddle, bowled Onions. Aus all out for 215. Now it gets interesting… #ashes #cricket
12:01
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  strauss and cook go running off – England will bat #ashes
12:00
Twitter ashes_updates:  Onions to right-handers – Morning, Day 3 http://twitpic.com/ar4e3 – pic from Sky Sports #ashes #cricket
11:57
Twitter TheNurdler:  Aus 214-9 after 62 overs. Onions bowling to Hilfenhaus @bbctms
11:55
Twitter ashes_updates:  Strauss getting a spectators view http://twitpic.com/ar456 #ashes #cricket
11:52
Twitter TheNurdler:  Prospective maiden over from Onions wrecked when the last ball is hit for four. #ashes
11:49
Twitter TheNurdler:  RT @danslee Ahem. I’m the only person in this 3D cinema showing of Ice Age to leap from their chair shouting “Heeeesgorrim!” #ashes
11:47
Twitter ashes_updates:  Siddle has now passed his highest test score with the bat #ashes #cricket
11:44
Twitter TheNurdler:  Aus are 30 off the follow-on, but thinking at the moment it should NOT be enforced. #ashes
11:44
Twitter ashes_updates:  200 up for Australia. 26 needed to avoid the follow-on. Aus 200 / 9 #ashes #cricket
11:42
Twitter TheNurdler:  Hilfenhaus is the tail of the Australian tail end, and takes the pitch. #ashes
11:42
Twitter TheNurdler:  WICKET Onions comes on and does for Hauritz. 24 off 36 balls, c. Colly. One to go. That leaves Aus 196-9. #ashes
11:40
Twitter ashes_updates:  9th Aussie wicket – Hauritz 24 (36) c Collingwood b Onions – Aus 196 / 9. Need 30 more to avoid follow-on. #ashes #cricket
11:40
Twitter bumblecricket:  Told you – Mr Holding the great man
11:40
Twitter TheNurdler:  New blog post: Quote of the day: 18/07/2009 http://bit.ly/k3nXt
11:33
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  Here’s a question for the Aussie top and middle order: Why couldn’t you guys dig in and bat like this yesterday? #ashes
11:31
Twitter bbctms:  And if people can tweet ME the score periodically, I’d be grateful (this isnt how it’s supposed to work is it?!) Bye for now!
11:28
Twitter TheNurdler:  RT @CricketMad Is this the part where Australia put on 200 for the ninth wicket? [Almost certainly.] #ashes
11:28
Twitter bbctms:  You can follow the witticisms of BBC Sport’s Tom Fordyce on the text commentary as well http://bit.ly/bkhOZ
11:23
Twitter bumblecricket:  on with Mr. T next ….. bet he gets a commentary wicket!
11:21
Twitter bumblecricket:  bloke got aggressive with me in pub last night. and put his hands on me…had to get my Graham Taylor routine out, “Do I not like that”
11:19
Twitter bbctms:  Leaving you in capable hands of @aggerscricket @blowersh @philtufnell. First ceremony is actually in a thatched cricket pavilion :)
11:16
Twitter bumblecricket:  read Blowers tweets….think he works for MI5 …!!
11:16
Twitter bumblecricket:  might not have option of follow on…..
11:12
Twitter ashes_updates:  Aussie 1st innings scorecard http://twitpic.com/ar1yw – pic from Sky Sports #ashes #cricket
11:11
Twitter bbctms:  Now… I don’t know how to break this to you… but I’m leaving Lord’s to go to a wedding shortly. In fact TWO weddings on same day!
11:06
Twitter TheNurdler:  A run scored and Nathan ‘finger’ Hauritz on strike. #ashes
11:05
Twitter TheNurdler:  Aus resume on 156-8. Anderson bowling to Siddle. #ashes
11:03
Twitter TheNurdler:  BBC live text on follow-on debate: “Quote of the morning: ‘If you’ve got your foot on an Australian’s throat, you don’t take it off’” #ashes
11:02
Twitter TheNurdler:  RT @ Aynit_Everest Has @JimmyAnderson9 got highest batting average for England this ashes so far? [One for @tmsscorer, that]
10:51
Twitter TheNurdler:  RT @bbcsport_oliver Just spotted an australian selling his ticket to an england fan. Oh dear #Ashes
10:49
Twitter bbctms:  Morning all! Just got @blowersh sorted on twitterberry – major accomplishment!
10:46
Twitter TheNurdler:  RT @Aggerscricket Fresh day – a batting day really with strong breeze. But we are all agreed: ENFORCE THE FOLLOW ON
10:46
Twitter TheNurdler:  Good morning, campers. Got your beer and sandwiches ready? #ashes #cricket
10:40
Twitter Aggerscricket:  Fresh day – a batting day really with strong breeze. But we are all agreed: ENFORCE THE FOLLOW ON
10:37
Twitter Aggerscricket:  In fact, everyone is at it… @alisonmitchell says she wants to company. @blowersh still shambolic I’m afraid
10:35
Twitter Aggerscricket:  Big news..Tuffers is now wifi capable, and not drunk behind the pavilion. Follow his madness on @philtufnell but don’t blame me
10:32
Twitter ashes_updates:  Good interview with Flintoff on Sky Sports at the mo, seems calm, not getting carried with yesterday & giving nothing away about follow on
10:22
Twitter ashes_updates:  Russell Crowe visits @bbctms box http://is.gd/1D7cu #ashes #cricket
10:21
Twitter bumblecricket:  even if oz scored 470 , england would only require 220…hauritz injured…and no Warne…….enforce!!!
10:18
Twitter CricketAus:  Aus A cruise to Twenty20 win: Australia A have finished the series against Pakistan A on a winning note, cruisin.. http://bit.ly/1qdukN
10:17
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  NZ 22 – 16 Australia in the #TriNations. Not the greatest omen for Ricky, who is walking beneath me towards the nets. #ashes
10:16
Twitter bumblecricket:  forgot Kylie! ooh …back of the net!!!!!
10:13
Twitter bumblecricket:  K.P. still standing….
10:10
Twitter bumblecricket:  no russell crowe today…who should be next? I am going for Angelina Jolie
10:06
Twitter bumblecricket:  got to enforce if opportunity arises
10:05
Twitter bumblecricket:  worked late last night on highlights show. …wife arrived…nice….
10:04
Twitter ashes_updates:  More ashes stories http://ashesupdates.wordpress.com/ #ashes #cricket
10:04
Twitter bumblecricket:  lovely here so far. all talk about follow on potential…..any thoughts?
10:04
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  Morning all – sunglasses out for the first time at Lord’s today – bright sunshine and not much cloud. Off to watch end of TriNations #ashes
10:04
Twitter ashes_updates:  More ashes stories http://ashesupdates.wordpress.com/2009/07/18/2nd-test-day-2/ #ashes #cricket
10:02
Twitter ashes_updates:  Sec ond Test, day three preview http://is.gd/1D6fk #ashes #cricket
10:01
Twitter ashes_weather:  2nd Test – Lords: Some sunny spells but cloudier with the chance of a shower later. Windy. Max:21c Wind:W 18mph Precip chance:9% Min:13c
9:55
Twitter ashes_updates:  Hughes and Johnson shaky at the top http://is.gd/1D5VA #ashes #cricket
9:54
Twitter ashes_updates:  England well on top after day two at Lord’s http://is.gd/1D5RL #ashes #cricket
9:52
Twitter ashes_updates:  England find their fire and fury against Australia http://is.gd/1D5Nd #ashes #cricket
9:51
Twitter ashes_updates:  England take grip on second Test http://is.gd/1D5uJ #ashes #cricket
9:36
Twitter Aggerscricket:  Waiting to walk to lords but @mrsaggers vanished. A familiar situation
9:34
Racing Diary (Carl):  

9:33
Racing Diary (Carl):  

Australia’s Michael Hussey expects a tough fight to take something from the second Ashes test after his side ended day two at Lord’s rocking at 156 for eight.

The 34-year-old batsman was Australia’s top scorer with 51 before leaving an Andrew Flintoff ball which clipped off stump and he knows the tourists now need to produce a spirited performance.

9:33
Racing Diary (Carl):  Picture Michael Hussey struck 51 for Australia.
9:31
Racing Diary (Carl):  Picture Anderson celebrates taking the wicket of Ponting.
9:30
Racing Diary (Carl):  

James Anderson has revealed how England have used their great escape in Cardiff as an inspiration to seize control of the second Ashes Test at Lord’s.

Lancashire seamer Anderson played a key role in England battling to save the opening Test when he batted for over an hour to defy Australia and ensure England arrived for the second Test all square in the series.

It was an innings which gave him the confidence to claim four for 36 on the second day to reduce Australia to 156 for eight, still trailing by 269 and are 70 away from avoiding the follow-on.

9:29
Racing Diary (Carl):  Picture Anderson – boost from Cardiff display.
9:28
Racing Diary (Carl):  
9:06
Twitter Aggerscricket:  Starstruck? Moi? Just settling him in
9:05
Twitter FollowTheAshes:  Day 2 review http://dannypugsley.blogspot.com/2009/07/2nd-ashes-test-day-2.html #theashes #cricket @jimmyanderson9
8:30
Twitter Aggerscricket:  http://yfrog.com/e1h0mj
8:24
Twitter Aggerscricket:  Better Crowe pic. Very windy but can we make them follow on? @mrsaggers in attendance today
8:18
Twitter CricketAus:  Aussies face uphill battle: England has Australia on the rack but will turn to the heavens before deciding wheth.. http://bit.ly/2DjGKy
7:01
Twitter ashes_weather:  2nd Test – Lords: Sunny periods, although there is the chance of a heavy shower later. Brisk winds. Max:21c Wind:W 17mph Precip chance:1 …
1:09
Twitter ashes_updates:  England’s James Anderson claims four wickets as Australia collapse at Lord’s http://bit.ly/h2oeI #ashes #cricket
1:05
Twitter ashes_updates:  Superb England dominate Australia http://bit.ly/Lgijc #ashes #cricket
12:20
Twitter CricketAus:  Hussey rues shot selection: A shell-shocked Australia was in damage control on Friday night after a string of ba.. http://bit.ly/13y9r9
12:20
Twitter CricketAus:  Cardiff close-shave rallies England: James Anderson revealed a desire not to waste the first Test ‘get-out-of-ja.. http://bit.ly/ZPXCT
11:49
Twitter EnglandCricket:  Time for bed. Exciting day at Lords tomorrow. Can’t wait.
11:48
Twitter EnglandCricket:  Time to eat humble pie. Keeping faith with Broad was wise – he’s a top bloke, smart, a real team man and someone who will always give 100%.
10:23
Twitter CricketAus:  England on top: Australia’s 75-year unbeaten record at Lord’s is under enormous threat after England paceman Jam.. http://bit.ly/1FkSns
10:12
Racing Diary (Carl):  a good day for england
7:16
Twitter bumblecricket:  highlights show to do now..then a little tincture
7:13
Twitter bumblecricket:  very good pitch foe england guys……not a chief execs pitch!!!
7:12
Twitter Aggerscricket:  Hurrah. And he took a wicket!
6:59
Twitter Aggerscricket:  Fab day. Really enjoyed that. Will England enforce follow on? Emma on her way. I’m a happy bunny
6:51
Twitter FollowTheAshes:  Well, thats the close of play…be back tomorrow chaps #Ashes #Cricket
6:44
Twitter EnglandCricket:  Good day for England. Whilst I’d prefer to see Harmy play, hats off to Stuart Broad for taking those 2 wickets, and well bowled Jimmy.
6:32
Twitter TheNurdler:  ”Good-night campers, put your teeth in Jeyes, drown your sorrow, bring the bottle back tomorrow, Good-night campers, Goodnight.”
6:31
Twitter bbctms:  That’s it for the night – what an session! Aus 156/8, need 70 more to avoid the follow on. Aus lost 6-69 runs in 20 overs.
6:29
Twitter bumblecricket:  have you heard Nas? Yes Russell… no Russell…must be after part in Robin Hood…. which part though..any ideas?
6:29
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  Rain now and covers on. Off to the press conferences.
6:27
Twitter ashes_updates:  Full scorecard http://bit.ly/SzqbcA #ashes #cricket
6:27
Twitter TheNurdler:  Good to see young Broad take a couple. #ashes #cricket
6:26
Twitter TheNurdler:  Aus 156-8 at close (that’s less than Strauss’ knock, incidentally) after facing 49 overs. Hauritz and Siddle will open tomorrow. #ashes
6:26
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  Off for light and realistically that will be stumps. It’s not going to get any better, and floodlights are casting shadows. #ashes
6:26
Twitter ashes_updates:  the australians are offered the light (shadows) and they take it. End of day 2. Eng 425 all out. Aus 156 / 8 #ashes #cricket
6:24
Twitter TheNurdler:  Umpires put the ball down on the pitch and looked at its shadow. #ashes #cricket
6:24
Twitter TheNurdler:  Umpires have offered the light! Aus snap their hands off. Players going off. Rats! #ashes #cricket
6:24
Twitter TheNurdler:  Umpires are conferring about the light. Blowers is fretting about whether conditions are reasonable for Aus. #ashes #cricket
6:22
Twitter TheNurdler:  Shouts of “Whooooaaaahhh, Jimmy, Jimmy” coming up from the Barmy Army during the eponymous bowler’s over. #ashes #cricket
6:21
Twitter ashes_updates:  8th Australian wicket – Haddin 28 (38) c Cook b Broad – Aus 152 / 8 #ashes #cricket
6:19
Twitter TheNurdler:  We bloody *love* Test cricket, here at Nurdler Towers. #ashes #cricket
6:19
Twitter CricketAus:  Aussies rebuild: Simon Katich and Michael Hussey are slowly rebuilding Australia’s innings after paceman James A.. http://bit.ly/FYQQ5
6:19
Twitter TheNurdler:  WICKET Haddin b. Broad, c. Cook. Aus 152-8 in 48th over. Need 74 to avoid follow-on. Siddle comes in.
6:18
Twitter bbctms:  Haddin out! pulling Broad straight to mid-wkt c Cook 28 – Aus 152/8 – Hauritz batting with dislocated finger, Siddle was ill earlier…
6:18
Twitter FollowTheAshes:  Yet another wicket, well bowled #Cricket #Ashes
6:16
Twitter bumblecricket:  sounds daft but dark here with lights on…..
6:16
Twitter TheNurdler:  Hauritz and his injured finger are throwing another spanner into the Aus batting works #ashes #cricket
6:13
Twitter bumblecricket:  been turfed out of my seat…Russell Crowe is coming into the box!
6:13
Twitter TheNurdler:  RT @bbctms 26 overs left today if umps allows it #ashes #cricket
6:13
Twitter TheNurdler:  Floodlights now on. Aggers troubled by lights in combination with Test whites and a dark ball. #ashes #cricket
6:11
Twitter bbctms:  Here come the floodlights – England want to play all night – still 26 overs left today if umps allows it
6:11
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  Aus now need 76 more to avoid follow on. Would Strauss even enforce it? Can Australia bat this poorly again? #ashes
6:11
Twitter TheNurdler:  Aus 150-7, 76 to avoid follow-on Aggers: “Surprised if Eng enforce it.” Must make correct tactical decision, much as we’d all love to see it
6:10
Twitter bbctms:  Seven down! Johnson follows the short ball from Broad and skies it to Cook at deep sq leg for 4. Aus 148/7 – need 226 to avoid follow on
6:10
Twitter ashes_updates:  150 is up for Australia – Aus 150 / 7 #ashes #cricket
6:08
Twitter TheNurdler:  Crowe the soul of civility to Aggers, thanks him for the opportunity, has lovely gravelly speaking voice. #ashes #cricket
6:08
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  Well Johnson has failed that particular test. Cue Johnson out jokes. #ashes
6:08
Twitter TheNurdler:  WICKET Mitchell c. Cook b. Broad. Broad has taken a wicket! Aus now 148-7. #ashes #cricket
6:08
Twitter ashes_updates:  7th Australian wicket – Johnson 4 (11) c Cook b Broad – Aus 148 / 7 #ashes #cricket
6:08
Twitter FollowTheAshes:  Just so everyone knows, I don’t have anything against Stuart Broad, i just don’t think he’s quite there yet. #Cricket #Ashes
6:08
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Another one! 148 for 7
6:07
Twitter FollowTheAshes:  Finally Broady gets a wicket…Well done #Cricket #Ashes
6:07
Twitter TheNurdler:  Crowe, a lifelong Aus fan, says he has been finding the lack of ruthlessness by his team extraordinary
6:03
Twitter TheNurdler:  RT @blowersh When I met R Crowe in the TMS box he said to me “Your voice has been in my ear all my life”. I was hugely chuffed. #ashes
6:03
Twitter ashes_updates:  Aus currently 148 / 6 and need 78 to avoid the follow on #ashes #cricket
6:02
Twitter TheNurdler:  Talk about TMS seeing the world its own way :D #ashes #cricket
6:02
Twitter TheNurdler:  Apparently Russell Crowe (now on air in TMS box) is the cousin of the match referee, and introduced as such. #ashes #cricket
6:00
Twitter TheNurdler:  Oh, the dreaded light meter. What’s the deal when the pitch has floodlights? #ashes #cricket
6:00
Twitter TheNurdler:  Johnson hits a four. Aus 144-6. #ashes #cricket
5:58
Twitter TheNurdler:  RT @bbctms bbctms Pietersen’s been off the field having treatment on some soreness in his achilles #ashes #cricket
5:58
Twitter TheNurdler:  Now this is getting exciting again :D #ashes #cricket
5:57
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  report from the England dressing room – Pietersen has achille’s trouble again. He’s been off for a while. Ugly dive fielding on fence #ashes
5:57
Twitter bbctms:  By the way – Pietersen’s been off the field having treatment on some soreness in his achilles again…
5:55
Twitter bbctms:  Australia to follow on at Lord’s??! They need 226 to avoid it…. 4 wkts for Anderson now
5:55
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Come on RT @bbctms: North OUT! played on, b Anderson 0. Aus 139/6
5:55
Twitter TheNurdler:  226 is the total Aus need to avoid the follow-on. Tactical conundrum. Do Eng enforce? We say: YES! #ashes
5:55
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  This will be a test for Johnson – an aggressive batsman who needs to play an innings here. The follow-on looms #ashes
5:55
Twitter EnglandCricket:  Well bowled @JimmyAnderson9. Now time for your five-for!
5:54
Twitter TheNurdler:  Johnson up next. Gosh, we are in among the bowlers – but the Aus guys may do the team the same sterling service Jimmy & co did for us.
5:54
Twitter bbctms:  North OUT! played on, b Anderson 0. Aus 139/6
5:53
Twitter EnglandCricket:  RT @TheNurdler @aggerscricket Get her on Twitter :D. I agree, get Shilpa on Twitter!
5:53
Twitter TheNurdler:  WICKET North clean bowled Anderson and out for a duck. Jimmy is the man of the match. Aus 139-6 and staring beeeeeg trouble in the face.
5:53
Twitter ashes_updates:  6th Australian wicket – North 0 (14) b Anderson – Aus 139 / 6 #ashes #cricket
5:46
Twitter Aggerscricket:  Crowe on way to comm box apparently…told you!
5:42
Twitter TheAshesLive:  RT @FollowTheAshes: 132-5 now, Brilliant by both anderson and Flintoff. Great agression shown #Cricket #Ashes
5:40
Twitter FollowTheAshes:  132-5 now, Brilliant by both anderson and Flintoff. Great agression shown #Cricket #Ashes
5:40
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Good decision RT @nathjones: Taking an Ashes evening session-sized break from work. Come on England!
5:39
Twitter TheAshesLive:  111 for 5 loving this! Follow on? At lords? Australia? That would be nice #Ashes
5:37
Twitter Aggerscricket:  Not optimistic re Crowe, but if anyone can sort it, Shilpa can: world class fixer
5:34
Twitter TheNurdler:  Aus are needing approx 100 runs to avoid the follow-on. Let’s just savour those words: Aus needing approx 100 runs to avoid the follow-on.
5:32
Twitter TheNurdler:  We’re sat, north of London, in the middle of an epic thunderstorm
5:27
Twitter TheNurdler:  Everyone send positive thoughts in the direction of TMS producer Shilpa Patel, trying to round up Russell Crowe for an interview @bbctms
5:26
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  Australia have lost three for eight runs in 25 balls! Big #Ashes cricket by England here
5:26
Twitter Aggerscricket:  Yes, WE hoped that R Crowe would have been my guest today :( Shilpa round there now for one last attempt
5:26
Twitter TheNurdler:  What? What? We walk away for two minutes… #ashes #cricket
5:22
Twitter ashes_updates:  5th Australian wicket – Clarke 1 (12) c Cook b Anderson – Aus 111 / 5 #ashes #cricket
5:22
Twitter bbctms:  111/5 ! Clarke chipped to mid wicket c Cook b Anderson. Crowd very much alive now!
5:22
Twitter TheAshesLive:  RT @cwbfeed lucky they put up hot spot, otherwise we would never have seen it hit the stumps.
5:18
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Another comedy leave…and then bowled. Brilliant #ashes
5:18
Twitter TheAshesLive:  WICKET: Flintoff bowls Hussey for 51. Great wicket to get that one #ashes
5:18
Twitter bbctms:  Bowled him!!! Hussey b Flintoff 51. Nelson strikes as well. Hussey shoulders arms, ball hits top of off stump. Aus 111/4.
5:18
Twitter ashes_updates:  4th Australian wicket – Hussey 51 (91) b Flintoff – Aus 111 / 4 #ashes #cricket
5:18
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  Well we’ve had wickets on 111 now to go with the 222 and 333 in England’s innings #ashes
5:14
Twitter TheAshesLive:  111 for 3. Great to get that Katich wicket. Keep them coming please. Hussey has over 50 now #ashes
5:05
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Missed the WICKET: Katich gone, caught by Broad, 110 for 3 now #ashes
5:05
Twitter ashes_updates:  50 (82) up for hussey – aus 110 / 3 #ashes #cricket
5:03
Twitter TheNurdler:  Aus 107-3 and now 318 behind
5:03
Twitter TheNurdler:  Oho! Aha! Predictions of a long war of attrition premature: RT @bbctms Katich OUT c Broad at long leg, tumbling catch, b Onions 48 Aus 103/3
5:03
Twitter bbctms:  Katich OUT! Eng needed that . c Broad running to right at long leg, tumbling catch, b Onions 48. Aus 103/3
5:03
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  Great catch by Broad in the deep but you have to question the wisdom of that shot from Katich with two men on the fence. dear oh dear #ashes
5:00
Twitter ashes_updates:  3rd Australian wicket – Katich 48 (93) c Broad b Onions – Aus 103 / 3 #ashes #cricket
4:53
Twitter ashes_updates:  100 up for Australia – Aus 102 / 2 #ashes #cricket
4:52
Twitter TheNurdler:  Pouring with rain here.
4:52
Twitter TheNurdler:  100 up for Australia. #ashes
4:50
Twitter TheAshesLive:  100 up for Australia. Could do with ousting these two…both on 45 now. #ashes
4:49
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Close one…Onions gets one to nip back and Hussey leaves it. He then smashes the next one for four. Katich 40, Hussey 44 #ashes
4:38
Twitter TheNurdler:  We can direct you to then :D
4:35
Twitter TheNurdler:  RT @TheAshesLive Shane Warne has unfeasibly white teeth #ashes [He's daubing them with that stuff he used to put on his nose]
4:35
Twitter TheNurdler:  RT @BumbleCricket 2 very organised players at crease for Oz. will need to be prised out .important to get bowlers at right ends
4:35
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  clouding over again at tea, doesn’t look great for an uninterrupted final session #ashes
4:32
Twitter bbctms:  Adam Gilchrist chatting to Aggers in the TMS box during tea
4:31
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Shane Warne has unfeasibly white teeth #ashes
4:30
Twitter bumblecricket:  2 very organised players at crease for Oz. will need to be prised out .important to get bowlers at right ends
4:27
Twitter TheNurdler:  Tea. @duncancarberry Yes, well, we didn’t have the lunch that TMS had, did we? :D
4:25
Twitter TheAshesLive:  87 for 2 now at tea. Good mini-session for Aus there, scoring relatively quickly. They’ll be feeling happier now…#ashes
4:22
Twitter ashes_updates:  Tea – aus 87 / 2 #ashes #cricket
4:18
Twitter TheNurdler:  Aus currently 83-2 in 28th over
4:17
Twitter TheNurdler:  There’s a distinct absence of TMS tweeting, atm, is there not? Picturing the effects on the team of that magnificent lunch. #ashes
4:13
Twitter EnglandCricket:  RT @AbacusLighting @EnglandCricket How about this shot of our floodlights and the media centre? http://twitpic.com/and95
4:10
Twitter TheNurdler:  Eh oop, are we beginning to see Onions unsettling Katich a trifle? #ashes #cricket
4:10
Twitter EnglandCricket:  Broad 7-0-35-0. Onions 3-1-5-0. You probably know how I feel, but imagine if Harmy was bowling. Why oh why?
4:09
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Aus pushing on a little now with a couple of fours. 71 for 2, sun is shining but we could do with another wicket #Ashes
3:58
Twitter FollowTheAshes:  Aus 59-2, Broady just does not look dangerous again though #Ashes #Cricket
3:48
Twitter TheNurdler:  Play resumes on 49-2 with Katich and Hussey busy at the crease. We’re in the 21st over and Onions is havign a bowl #ashes #cricket
3:48
Twitter ashes_updates:  50 up for Australia from 20.5 overs – Aus 50 / 2 #ashes #cricket
3:47
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Quick single and the 50 is up for Aus in the 21st over #Ashes
3:47
Twitter bumblecricket:  Trivia….Onions nickname is……Onions
3:47
Twitter ashes_updates:  RT @TheNurdler: Take a look at image number six in this BBC gallery: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/8155573.stm #ashes #cricket
3:45
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Play has resumed. Onions bowling now, it’s 49 for 2. #Ashes
3:44
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  Get your Onions puns ready. Tabloid headline writers are salivating for a good show #ashes
3:44
Twitter TheNurdler:  Take a look at image number six in this BBC gallery: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/8155573.stm
3:44
Twitter bumblecricket:  Onions for me….catch ‘em in the meat and 2 veg.
3:41
Twitter TheNurdler:  Play set to resume.
3:40
Twitter bumblecricket:  Onions?
3:37
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Play due to start in 5 minutes #Ashes
3:35
Twitter bumblecricket:  ready to go again but more rain coming…..tricky period for Oz. now before tea….4-20 pm
3:31
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  wow, check out @IanBellMBE – very honest appraisal of himself and his situation, but geez, fair go with that username! #ashes #cricket
3:29
Twitter TheAshesLive:  RT @TheRugbyBlog Anyone who wants a bet on the 3N you can use my code with betNOW – text RUGBY BLOG to 89000 for free no obligation £3 bet
3:25
Twitter ashes_updates:  play is due to resume at 3:40pm GMT – Aus 49 / 2 #ashes #cricket
3:24
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  Bright sunshine now, fourth umpire has put his brolly away and covers coming off. Hurry up ground staff! #ashes
3:18
Twitter ashes_updates:  RT @Ashes_Assault: Rain had stopped, started again. Covers off, covers back on. Could be like this all day now. #ashes #cricket
3:17
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  Rain had stopped, started again. Covers off, covers back on. Could be like this all day now. #ashes
3:15
Twitter ashes_updates:  Covers are coming off at Lords #ashes #cricket
3:14
Twitter Aggerscricket:  Keeping TMS on the air http://twitpic.com/an7p5
3:08
Twitter bbctms:  Ok try again – Classic #ashes moments: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/archive/8137396.stm
3:08
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Looks like it will be a ‘stop-start’ afternoon at Lord’s. England could do with a wicket during every ‘start’ #Ashes
3:08
Twitter bbctms:  Lots of you may have already seen this but good for a rain delay – classic #ashes moments from the Test Match Special team http://bit.l …
3:06
Twitter TheNurdler:  Aus 49-2 and covers go back on.
3:01
Twitter EnglandCricket:  Why oh why did Strauss bring on Broad and not Onions….
2:57
Twitter bbctms:  Rain again… and whilst England walk off, hearing that Worcs arent offering 2005 hero Simon Jones a new contract after this season….
2:56
Twitter ashes_updates:  rain has stopped play 2:55pm GMT – Aus 49 / 2 #ashes #cricket
2:55
Twitter TheAshesLive:  And they are off again, rain stops play #Ashes
2:55
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Rain coming down again… Aus on 49 for 2 #Ashes
2:52
Twitter ashes_updates:  RT @Ashes_Assault: http://twitpic.com/an58v Lord’s – when the lights were on from media centre. Umpires said turn them off, not Aus #ashes
2:47
Twitter TheNurdler:  RT @bbctms [Flood] Lights going off now though – clearly didnt put enough coins in the meter. [Rumour has it the Aussies complained]
2:46
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  http://twitpic.com/an58v Lord’s – how it looked when the lights were on from the media centre. Umpires said turn them off, not Aus #ashes
2:45
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Four runs for Katich from Broad. 36 for 2 #Ashes
2:45
Twitter TheNurdler:  Play will resume with the Aussies still 31-2 and Hussey and Katich at the crease.
2:45
Twitter bbctms:  Lights going off now though – clearly didnt put enough coins in the meter.
2:43
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  Lights have been turned off here. Sky say Australians asked for that. Not the best conditions to bat in. #ashes
2:43
Twitter TheNurdler:  ”after their homeland turned its back on them for bowling too short outside off stump.”
2:43
Twitter TheNurdler:  BBC live text: “Itinerant ex-Australian cricketers roaming the world looking for a nation to embrace them …
2:43
Twitter bbctms:  Lord’s under lights (with average camera phone) http://yfrog.com/b7xsuj
2:42
Twitter TheNurdler:  Covers coming off
2:41
Twitter ashes_updates:  Play is about to resume with Australia 31 / 2 but more rain is on the way #ashes #cricket
2:41
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Here we go again then…good afternoon for bowling says Nasser. Come on England #Ashes
2:30
Twitter FollowTheAshes:  Annnddd…it’s raining, to be expected really #Ashes #Cricket
2:28
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  2.40pm start. 13 mins away #ashes
2:27
Twitter ashes_updates:  play due to resume at 2:40pm GMT #ashes #cricket
2:27
Twitter bbctms:  Rain stopped – Starting again 2.40pm
2:23
Twitter ashes_updates:  Covers are coming off the pitch at Lords #ashes #cricket
2:21
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  Starting to roll up the covers here. May not be too long a delay, but not sure it will be our only one this afternoon #ashes
2:15
Twitter CricketAus:  Poms rolled for 425: Ben Hilfenhaus claimed career-best figures but Mitchell Johnson’s woes continued as Austral.. http://bit.ly/7DoP4
2:12
Twitter ashes_updates:  Match summary http://twitpic.com/an2h2 (pic from Sky Sports) #ashes #cricket
2:11
Twitter ashes_updates:  rain has stopped play #ashes #cricket
2:08
Twitter TheNurdler:  Aus 31-2 as rain stops play. #ashes #cricket
2:08
Twitter ashes_updates:  rain has started to fall at Lords #ashes #cricket
2:08
Twitter TheAshesLive:  31 for 2 as rain stops play. Time to catch up on the #golf #Ashes
2:07
Twitter bbctms:  And down comes the rain…… Aus 31/2
2:07
Twitter TheAshesLive:  And they are going off for rain…#Ashes
2:07
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  It’s raining. We’ll be off here.
2:06
Twitter FollowTheAshes:  You were saying? ;) @ian_s2 @FollowTheAshes if england can get pontings wicket early the victory does seem a possibility :)
2:06
Twitter bbctms:  First flicker from the floodlights here… first time for a Test at Lord’s…
2:06
Twitter TheAshesLive:  A bit of rain coming apparently. Players looking skywards…England will want to stay on for once #Ashes
2:05
Twitter CricketAus:  Rain coming at Lords?
2:05
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  At the same time, lots of movement for umbrella’s in upper compton stand #ashes
2:05
Twitter FollowTheAshes:  Stuart Broad seems to have put on 5mph since Cardiff #Ashes #Cricket
2:04
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  Light’s coming on! History here at Lord’s, the home of cricket, under lights!
2:03
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Who likes a good cricket stat? http://bit.ly/175qXz
2:02
Twitter FollowTheAshes:  Jimmy anderson is bowling liike a man possessed here. Great to see some passion out there. #Ashes #Cricket
2:01
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Compelling stuff at Lord’s. Bowlers looking dangerous, batsmen keeping them at bay. Cracking stuff! #ashes
2:01
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  Getting very dark at Lord’s now and lots of grey looming to the north and east. May not be long until the lights come on. #ashes
1:58
Twitter bbctms:  Hi to Mark, Bill n Maverick cycling John O’Groats to Lands End for Sobell House Hospice, met them in Taunton. Recovering now lads?! @ACT2009
1:56
Twitter TheAshesLive:  That was close. Hussey leaves one and it whistles by. Good start from Broad #ashes
1:54
Twitter bumblecricket:  You can take Newton Heath out of the boy but never take the boy out etc etc
1:54
Twitter bumblecricket:  Warney still on his fitness trip – pizza and chips arrived.Atherton on roasted tartlets of Venison drizzed with apricot infused olive oil
1:52
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Early four from Hussey with a nice nudge down the ground. Lovely timing #ashes
1:51
Twitter TheAshesLive:  RT @rich_w I’m generally looking busy but actually not doing much but shuffling papers around and stifling exclamations about Aussie wkts
1:50
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Players are back out. Here we go again #ashes
1:48
Twitter ashes_updates:  Australia shaky after dismissing England http://bit.ly/PVQtp #ashes #cricket
1:47
Twitter ashes_updates:  England recoup after early collapse http://bit.ly/nQ4TC #ashes #cricket
1:41
Twitter TheNurdler:  Nasser Hussain chased out of TMS box and back to his roost at Sky
1:36
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Turnberry causing a few problems today…#golf
1:29
Twitter TheNurdler:  RT @rich_w Hello @JimmyAnderson9 – you’re a hero!
1:18
Twitter TheNurdler:  Vaughan mentions that Fred is due to take the new ball after lunch. #ashes #cricket
1:11
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  Queen on the Lord’s outfield to meet players and officials. Lovely moment for the monarchists out there. Wherever you are… #ashes.
1:09
Twitter TheNurdler:  ”… – but since there was no bat, it should have been given plumb lbw.” There. That puts it better than we can. #ashes #cricket
1:08
Twitter TheNurdler:  BBC livetext explains it: “Replays show that Ponting got nowhere near that with his bat, so the catch shouldn’t have been given [continues]
1:07
Twitter bbctms:  Players lining up on the outfield to meet the Queen – she’s Queen of all Australians too, remember ;) Cornflower blue for her majesty today
1:05
Twitter TheNurdler:  Michael Vaughan on the radio during lunch #ashes #cricket
1:04
Twitter TheNurdler:  Consensus growing that Ricky P was got out the wrong way but may well have been out anyway (if we got that right) #ashes #cricket
1:03
Twitter CricketAus:  Lunch on day 2. Australia 2/22. Don’t know about you but I’m channelling Richie right now.
1:03
Twitter TheNurdler:  At lunch Aus 22-2 after 11 overs. Hussey and Katich to resume. #ashes #cricket
1:02
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  Great morning for bowlers. Australia on a Benaud – two for twenty-two! #ashes
1:02
Twitter ashes_updates:  Lunch day 2, 2nd test – Eng 425 all out. Aus 22 / 2 #ashes #cricket
1:02
Twitter TheAshesLive:  22 for 2 at lunch. Good recovery from England after rubbish start to the day. Whose session do you think? #ashes
1:02
Twitter Aggerscricket:  Lunch chat: Michael Vaughan with the man himself, Nasser and Stewart
1:01
Twitter TheNurdler:  Anderson doing fine fielding job at gully. He’s working hard to become England’s man of the tournament, what with his batting and bowling.
12:59
Twitter ashes_updates:  RT @BumbleCricket: ponting out lbw anyway but definately 2 sounds as he hit his boot …tough on Rudi K #ashes #cricket
12:57
Twitter bumblecricket:  Hi Rob!!
12:57
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Looks like the Aussies will be glad to get off for lunch #ashes
12:55
Twitter TheAshesLive:  There are a few balls whistling past the outside edge. Batsmen don’t look comfortable. It’s 18 for 2 #ashes
12:55
Twitter TheNurdler:  Freddie has definitely dug deep and found something this morning. Blowers reckons two overs until lunch.
12:53
Twitter TheNurdler:  Clearly vegetarians need not apply to dine chez Windsor. Prolly only food they shot themselves on Sandringham tables.
12:52
Twitter bumblecricket:  ponting out lbw anyway but definately 2 sounds as he hit his boot …tough on Rudi K
12:50
Twitter bbctms:  Confirmation that media centre menu not quite as exotic as the Queen’s. But quite delicious rosemary potatoes to go with the cold cuts.
12:49
Twitter ashes_updates:  RT @straussvponting: Punter: Off to slash some car tyres. #ashes #cricket
12:49
Twitter Aggerscricket:  Total nightmare reading Royal menu. Bang goes the knightood http://yfrog.com/17dszbj
12:46
Twitter TheNurdler:  RT al_green Former Aussie PM Howard in the crowd, looking unimpressed. HRH Liz keeping well clear of him. #ashes
12:45
Twitter TheNurdler:  RT @duncancarberry that’s cricket. How many bad lbw decisions have we had? it all evens out in the end [indeed, not just cricket but sport]
12:45
Twitter TheAshesLive:  11 for 2 #ashes
12:44
Twitter TheNurdler:  However, Ponting had been living dangerously for a while there. Fred, meanwhile, bowling at Hussey.
12:43
Twitter ashes_updates:  Ball misses Ponting’s bat http://twitpic.com/amwmj (pic from Sky Sports) #ashes #cricket
12:43
Twitter EnglandCricket:  Apparently the ball would have hit leg stump, so right decision, wrong way out!
12:43
Twitter CricketAus:  Australia are 2/10 now with Anderson getting both wickets. Mr Cricket’s in now with Katich.
12:43
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Replay suggests Ponting was unlucky to be given caught out – no bat. BUT it hit his pads, and the ball would have hit leg stump #ashes
12:42
Twitter TheNurdler:  RT @bbctms Ooh replay shows his bat hit boot, not ball… #ashes #cricket
12:42
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  Horrible decision, Rudi. Bat hit boot, no edge. Slow death is painful for Australia today. #ashes
12:42
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Katich still on 0 having faced 20 balls. Hussey also on 0 #ashes
12:41
Twitter TheNurdler:  TMS consensus is that Ponting was the victim of a bad decision. #ashes #cricket
12:41
Twitter bbctms:  Ponting not impressed AT ALL – given out c Strauss 1st slip b Anderson 2. Aus 10/2 ooh replay shows his bat hit boot, not ball…
12:41
Twitter ashes_updates:  Ponting wicket http://twitpic.com/amwhr (pic from Sky Sports) #ashes #cricket
12:41
Twitter TheNurdler:  Let us just type this out again for the unbelievers, Aus 10-2 with lunch approaching.
12:40
Twitter TheNurdler:  WICKET Ponting goes. Except he doesn’t, he’s furious and won’t walk. Aus are, on the stroke of lunch, 10-2 with two big-hitters dismissed.
12:40
Twitter CricketAus:  Ponting given out by the 3rd umpire. Caught 1st and Ricky is not happy with that #ashes
12:40
Twitter TheAshesLive:  10 for 2. What a start! Hussey coming in now #ashes
12:39
Twitter EnglandCricket:  PONTING OUT! Bye bye Ricky!
12:39
Twitter ashes_updates:  2nd Aussie wicket – Ponting 2 (14) c Strauss b Anderson – Aus 10 / 2 #ashes #cricket
12:39
Twitter EnglandCricket:  God save YOUR Queen. The best Barmy Army song to sing down under: http://bit.ly/1yLrp
12:39
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Ponting got an inside edge onto his pad, everyone appeals for lbw and he’s given out caught at first slip! #ashes
12:38
Twitter TheAshesLive:  WICKET Ponting goes #ashes
12:38
Twitter TheNurdler:  Referral on Ponting’s wicket about Strauss’ catch
12:38
Twitter TheAshesLive:  This is going to be out…#ashes
12:38
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Umpires are conferring about whether the ball carried – umpire must have seen an inside edge. 3rd umpire #ashes
12:38
Twitter TheNurdler:  Aggers: “Ponting’s standing there leaning on his bat like an angel” #ashes
12:38
Twitter TheNurdler:  Appeals left and right for Ponting’s wicket. LBW and a catch but Ponting stands. Umpires consulting.
12:38
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Big appeal…no decision yet #ashes
12:37
Twitter ashes_updates:  RT @El_Nacnud: @philtufnell @Aggerscricket and @blowersh. Dream team. What I wouldn’t give to spend a day in the TMS box
12:34
Twitter TheNurdler:  Aus 10-1 in the sixth over. Katich and Ponting at the crease, Fred having a bowl, Tuffers panicking in the box about meeting the Queen
12:31
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Clipped away on the leg side for four leg byes…10 for 1 #ashes
12:29
Twitter bbctms:  Popping downstairs to see if we have much the same in the media centre today
12:28
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Ponting off the mark with 2. 6 for 1 #ashes
12:28
Twitter bbctms:  Aggers reading through a rather exotic menu for the Queen’s lunch here at Lord’s … If Aggers can’t understand it, Tuffers has no hope! :)
12:27
Twitter TheAshesLive:  RT @ralasdair Why does the fact that they’re on 4-1 while we were on 220-1 not comfort me as much as it should? #ashes
12:26
Twitter TheNurdler:  The pair of them sound like they are auditioning for the Royal Variety Performance. Aggers: “There’s words here I’ve never heard of!”
12:26
Twitter TheNurdler:  A loud correction is audible from someone in the box: “Al dent-ay!”
12:25
Twitter FollowTheAshes:  Nice early wicket there from england…Can they win at lords for the first time in a million years? #Cricket #Ashes
12:25
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Maiden from Fred. 4 for 1 #ashes
12:25
Twitter TheNurdler:  On TMS Aggers and Tuffers have the giggles during a long discussion of the Lord’s lunch menu #ashes #cricket
12:24
Twitter FollowTheAshes:  Well, let’s see what the Aussies can do #Cricket #Ashes
12:22
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Great bowling so far from Jimmy and Fred. 4 for 1 #ashes
12:21
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Big appeal as Ponting takes one on the pads. Looked close, maybe going over the top. Not given anyway so doesn’t really matter #ashes
12:21
Twitter ashes_updates:  1st Aussie wicket – Hughes 4 (9) c Prior b Anderson – Aus 4 / 1 #ashes #cricket
12:20
Twitter ashes_updates:  Anderson celebrates England’s first wicket http://twitpic.com/amvdo #ashes #cricket
12:20
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Ponting in now, would be nice to get him out by lunch #ashes
12:20
Twitter CricketAus:  Australia are 1/4 and Ponting is in to bat
12:19
Twitter TheNurdler:  We’ll take that, we’ll take that. Here comes Ponting. MUST NOT LET HIM SETTLE! #Ashes
12:19
Twitter ashes_updates:  1st Aussie wicket – Hughes 4 (8) c Prior b Anderson – Aus 4 / 1 #ashes #cricket
12:19
Twitter bbctms:  The slowest ever death from Rudi! But Hughes gloves it (ever so slightly) down the leg side, c Prior b Anderson 4. Aus 4/1
12:19
Twitter EnglandCricket:  Wicket. Woo Hoo!
12:19
Twitter CricketAus:  Hughes out for 4. Australia lose an early wicket to Anderson, caught behind off the glove #ashes
12:18
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Prior catches, Anderson gets the wicket. Early wicket for England, great news #ashes
12:18
Twitter TheAshesLive:  WICKET: Hughes edges one as he tries to pull a legside delivery!
12:17
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Australia off the mark with a four from Hughes. Slightly too wide from Jimmy #ashes
12:15
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Close one! Freddie nips one passed Katich’s outside edge. Some movement there… #ashes
12:15
Twitter ashes_updates:  The Queen is at Lords to watch the ashes http://twitpic.com/amv4q (pic from Sky Sports) #ashes #cricket
12:14
Twitter CricketAus:  Flintoff has taken the new ball. He looks to be moving quite well.
12:14
Twitter CricketAus:  First hour crucial for Aussies: Play is likely to start on time at Lord’s on Friday but the threat of rain later.. http://bit.ly/KleW0
12:13
Twitter CricketAus:  The Queen is at Lords to watch the #ashes
12:13
Twitter TheNurdler:  Maiden over to start with, could be a lot worse. Can Fred keep some pressure on? Don’t want Aus getting too confident, too quick. #Ashes
12:13
Twitter TheAshesLive:  The Queen is at Lord’s. Looks like she just arrived – she was probably expecting to see England batting! #ashes
12:09
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  Phillip Hughes out on Lord’s for first time with baggy green on. Tests wind with grass like a golfer. He may be looking to tee off! #ashes
12:08
Twitter TheNurdler:  And here we go… let’s see what we can do with this pitch. The Aussies got Strauss out second ball of the day – can we beat that? #Ashes
12:06
Twitter ashes_updates:  England 1st innings partnerships http://twitpic.com/amuod (pic from Sky Sports) #ashes #cricket
12:03
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  Fred first out to warm up of Eng bowlers. Will he get the new ball? Surely… #ashes
12:02
Twitter bbctms:  425 all out. 61 runs added in the hour, 4 wkts lost. Good effort Anderson and Onions p’ship 47. You’d hope Eng will get some swing now
12:02
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  Mitchell Johnson conceeded 24 boundaries in 21.4-2-132-3 #ashes How did he collect 3 wickets bowling such dross?
12:02
Twitter EnglandCricket:  425. I’d like to see Jimmy open the bowling with Freddie. Big test of captaincy for Strauss.
12:01
Twitter ashes_weather:  2nd Test – Lords: Cloudy with heavy showers. Hail and thunder are possible later. Windy. Max:18c Wind:W 18mph Precip chance:100% Min:13c
12:01
Twitter bumblecricket:  I reckon there is a bit more in this pitch this morning….will england swing the ball?….who should open the bowling?
12:00
Twitter TheNurdler:  Ah well, so much for that. Nice last wicket stand, now we’ll find out if it’s really strategically better for Eng to be bowling now #Ashes
11:59
Twitter ashes_updates:  Full scorecard http://bit.ly/Szqbc #ashes #cricket
11:59
Twitter bumblecricket:  great effort from anderson and onions….but the rest this morning…….tut , tut
just like cardiff …deja vu…all over again
11:59
Twitter CricketAus:  So England all out for 425. Back in a bit with the Australian innings…
11:59
Twitter ashes_updates:  10th England wicket Anderson 29 (25) c Hussey b Johnson – Eng 425 all out #ashes #cricket
11:59
Twitter CricketAus:  There’s the last wicket! Anderson caught out off the bowling of Johnson!
11:59
Twitter TheAshesLive:  WICKET: Anderson finally goes, and England reach 425. Good tail-end partnership, but Australia’s day so far.
11:59
Twitter ashes_updates:  The current 10th wicket partnership between Anderson and Onions is a record against Australia at lords #ashes #cricket
11:59
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  New 10th wicket record for England at Lord’s now over. Finally #ashes
11:57
Twitter TheNurdler:  #Ashes Jimmy, Jimmy, he’s our man – if he can’t do it no-one can YAY JIMMY
11:55
Twitter FollowTheAshes:  That was “Wag” of course, not way…So looks like siddle has a bit of the old swine flu #Cricket #Ashes
11:53
Twitter FollowTheAshes:  Well, the tail is starting to way eh #Ashes #Cricket
11:50
Twitter CricketAus:  Another frustrating 10th wicket partnership from the English #ashes
11:49
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Another four. 419 for 9, 12 from the over #ashes
11:48
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Hee hee the tail is wagging. 415 for 9 #ashes
11:48
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  Very frustrating last-wicket partnership this. #ashes
11:47
Twitter CricketAus:  Peter Siddle back on the field. Hopefully we get the 10th wicket and he can be back to the dressing room for a rest.
11:47
Twitter bbctms:  Siddle’s back on the field…. looked like he was about to throw up earlier. Hopefully he held it in while he dashed through the long room
11:42
Twitter bbctms:  400 up for England! somehow. Stand betw Anderson and Onions described by CMJ as ‘spunky’
11:41
Twitter ashes_updates:  400 up for England from 98 overs. Eng 401 / 9 #ashes #cricket
11:41
Twitter TheAshesLive:  And the 400 is up now. Thank goodness. #ashes
11:41
Twitter CricketAus:  England 9/401. Australia hoping to get the 10th wicket quickly this time #ashes
11:40
Twitter TheNurdler:  Blowers commentating on the speed of aircraft coming into Heathrow… let’s hope he doesn’t see a bouncer. #Ashes
11:39
Twitter Aggerscricket:  At least the ball is nipping about this morning. Should do for England too
11:37
Twitter CricketAus:  Johnson on to bowl. Let’s see what he can do #ashes
11:35
Twitter CricketAus:  Siddle off the field #ashes
11:34
Twitter TheNurdler:  Another four for Onions? At this rate he’ll end up third-highest scorer which is depressing on so many levels. #Ashes
11:29
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Four runs for Onions over the top of gully. Onto 386 for 9. Let’s bat for another half hour at least… #ashes
11:29
Twitter TheNurdler:  Onions caramelised as he’s hit by a 91mph ball… takes a four of the next ball. #Ashes
11:26
Twitter TheNurdler:  ”Anderson’s looking a half-decent player these days” say the commentators in a voice of some surprise #Ashes
11:25
Twitter TheNurdler:  Morning folks, we’re trying to do other things (like work) a bit today. Thunderstorm overhead, if it heads south expect little play today.
11:22
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Seems to be a bit of swing out there, which is about the only good news so far today #ashes
11:20
Twitter bbctms:  RT @AnotherWall: @BumbleCricket I think you sum it up better than @bbctms Wheels are rolling down the Lord’s slope fast!!
11:19
Twitter ashes_updates:  Hilfenaus celebrates Broad wicket http://twitpic.com/amsfh (pic from Sky Sports) #ashes #cricket
11:18
Twitter TheAshesLive:  I’ve been looking forward to seeing England bowl anyway #ashes #nonsense
11:18
Twitter EnglandCricket:  England 111-7 post opening stand. Let’s pray our fast boys can move the ball this am and get 3 or 4 quick wickets.
11:18
Twitter CricketAus:  Hilfenhaus has 4 wickets this innings and has now taken the most for this #ashes
11:18
Twitter bbctms:  3 wkts in 17 balls….. Broad b Hilfenhaus 16, played on. Eng 378/9. I revise my total to 379.
11:17
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Where is Monty when you need him? Onions comes to the crease #ashes
11:17
Twitter CricketAus:  England now 9/378. Hopefully we can be batting before drinks…
11:17
Twitter ashes_updates:  9th England wicket – Broad 16 (26) b Hilfenhaus – Eng 378 / 9 #ashes #cricket
11:16
Twitter TheAshesLive:  9 down now, Hilfenhaus’ fourth wicket, England 378 for 9 #ashes
11:16
Twitter CricketAus:  Another wicket, 3 overs for 3 wickets! Hilfenhaus bowls Broad!
11:16
Twitter TheAshesLive:  WICKET: Broad goes…he played on. What did I say!? #ashes
11:16
Twitter CricketAus:  Forget the cooking, order take away and watch Australia in the #ashes
11:15
Twitter TheAshesLive:  My goodness! Inside edge from Broad goes for four, another inch to the left and he would have played on #ashes
11:15
Twitter ashes_updates:  8th England wicket – Swann 4 (6) c Ponting b Siddle – Eng 374 / 8 #ashes #cricket
11:15
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Four runs for Broad. We need to push on quickly really and make sure we hit 400 at least #ashes
11:12
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Close one. Siddle looking dangerous, so there might be something in it for England this avo. Conditions might be conducive to swing #ashes
11:12
Twitter CricketAus:  Ponting left the field straight after that catch. Clark is temporarily captaining Australia
11:11
Twitter bbctms:  Swann OUT c Ponting b Siddle 4. Eng 370/8 ….. Here comes Anderson, hero of Cardiff…
11:10
Twitter TheAshesLive:  I sense a depressing afternoon in store watching the Aussies build a huge score #ashes
11:10
Twitter CricketAus:  England now 8 for 370. 2 wickets in the first 2 overs on day 2. I can hear Richie now!
11:10
Twitter bumblecricket:  wheels are off…
11:09
Twitter CricketAus:  Another one! Ponting catches Swann off of Siddle
11:09
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Two wickets down already this morning, 370 for 8 #ashes
11:09
Twitter TheAshesLive:  WICKET: Swann edges a Siddle delivery and it’s a dolly catch for Ponting #ashes
11:06
Twitter CricketAus:  being followed by the hawk! @throwinupadub
11:05
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Swann off the mark with a four. 368 for 7. Could do with a big partnership here #ashes
11:05
Twitter CricketAus:  Hilfenhaus picks up his 3rd wicket. He’s been the pick of the Aussie bowlers in this #ashes series
11:04
Twitter TheAshesLive:  There’s always something amusing seeing a batsman leaving a straight delivery and getting bowled! #ashes
11:04
Twitter CricketAus:  Strauss out! Great start to day 2 for the Aussies!
11:04
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  Super start, just what Aus needed. Ponting practices fending short balls as Swann approaches. Guess what’s coming? #ashes
11:02
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Swann comes in for Strauss, who didn’t add to his 161 overnight. #ashes
11:02
Twitter bbctms:  Strauss OUT 2nd ball of the day 161 – a beauty from Hilfenhaus, came back in late, Strauss offered no shot and it hit off stump. 364/7
11:01
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Great start for the Aussies, what was Strauss doing leaving that one?! #ashes
11:01
Twitter ashes_updates:  7th England wicket – Strauss 161 (267) b Hilfenaus – Eng 364 / 7 #ashes #cricket
11:01
Twitter TheAshesLive:  WICKET: Strauss leaves a straight one, second ball of the day and is bowled!
11:01
Twitter EnglandCricket:  2nd ball. Strauss OUT!
10:59
Twitter ashes_updates:  England resume on 364 / 6. Full scorecard http://bit.ly/Szqbc #ashes #cricket
10:58
Twitter ashes_updates:  Players are making their way onto the field for the start of the 2nd Day of the 2nd Test Match at Lords #ashes #cricket
10:57
Twitter bbctms:  Richie Benaud is here, what a legend. Just rung the 5 minute bell. I used to bring him his coffee when he worked for Ch4 (always capuccino)
10:57
Twitter EnglandCricket:  Richie Benaud just rang the bell at Lords. Yesterday Geoff Boycott. Who tomorrow? Phil Tufnell?
10:48
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  The Queen is due to visit Lord’s today. Good thing I ironed my shirt this morning. Should have worn a tie…. #ashes
10:43
Twitter Aggerscricket:  Start in time. On air 1045. Forecast not too bad
10:37
Twitter CricketAus:  Ball by ball coverage of the 2nd Test here http://tiny.cc/A9Uee
10:37
Twitter EnglandCricket:  Strauss’s highest score is 177. I hope he can beat that today and make a real biggie. Opportunity for the lower order to shine again.
10:37
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  Bright sunshine here at the moment! What do weather forecasters know? #ashes
10:30
Twitter CricketAus:  day 2 of the #ashes. Foxsports or SBS, who’s got the better commentators?
10:24
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Sun is out in London where I am now…#ashes
10:17
Twitter ashes_updates:  RT @Ashes_Assault: Covers coming off, we look good to start on time #ashes
10:15
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  Covers coming off, we look good to start on time #ashes
10:13
Twitter Aggerscricket:  I have tried to sort Henry’s problem – to be fair his blackberry says he is within the limit – but something’s going wrong…will try again
10:11
Twitter ashes_updates:  Aussies nick Flintoff’s car (via @maxrunning) – http://bit.ly/KhOrH
10:08
Twitter ashes_updates:  Watch all of yesterdays wickets here http://bit.ly/txGyT (thanks to @SBSAshes) #ashes #cricket
10:06
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  Spotted: Clarke waving to Warne in commentary box, signals for a Superman-style costume change and mimes bowling action! If only… #ashes
10:04
Twitter Aggerscricket:  Follow @blowersh Here he is attempting to Twitter! Covers going off http://yfrog.com/8c35331037j
10:03
Twitter Ashes_Assault:  Covers starting to come off, light rain around, Aus heading to nets. Might get Test cricket under floodlights here today! #ashes
10:01
Twitter ashes_weather:  2nd Test – Lords: Mostly cloudy with showers, some heavy and thundery. Windy. Max:18c Wind:W 18mph Precip chance:100% Min:13c
9:37
Twitter bumblecricket:  he got behind on the thirsty stakes……
9:35
Twitter bumblecricket:  Sir Beef stuck in lift last night for 45 mins…..tee hee!
9:33
Twitter bumblecricket:  raining here …boo
9:32
Twitter bumblecricket:  Me? Langans with 2 aussies , Jerry , Dave the cash, Si and Big Al…couple of sherberts in pub round corner…cushdy
9:32
Twitter bbctms:  Waiting to interview Cook, comparing socks with Mikey Holding. He’s in orange to match his tie.
9:29
Twitter bumblecricket:  WINE …1996 Pol Roger , Sir Winston Churchill
9:22
Twitter bumblecricket:  MENU Cont….Hibiscus sorbet, tequila foam and crunchy meringue
9:21
Twitter bumblecricket:  MENU Grilled turbot with mushroom ravioli and jus diable..
le plateau de fromages affines par Bernard Antony
9:19
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Thank you. The pressure’s on! @racingdiary @TheAshesLive we are tweeting your updates live http://bit.ly/TZ8d0
9:19
Twitter bumblecricket:  pompous diners were out in force last night …..Athers and co…I have a sample menu…………
9:11
Racing Diary (Carl):  
9:11
Racing Diary (Carl):  

England squandered their best opportunity for decades to exploit Australian stage fright at Lord’s and establish a dominant position in the second Ashes Test.

After 75 years without victory over Australia at the home of cricket, England could not have wished for a better start after openers Andrew Strauss and Alastair Cook forged a record-breaking 196-run stand.

The tourists also lost one of only four frontline bowlers to injury but England suffered another batting collapse and stuttered to 364 for six at the close, despite an unbeaten 161 from captain Strauss.

It was as stunning a turnaround from Australia as it was a dramatic collapse by England, whose failure to build a major score on a batsman-friendly wicket almost cost them in the opening Test at Cardiff.

9:10
Racing Diary (Carl):  

9:09
Racing Diary (Carl):  England v Australia
Lord’s
Second npower Test Match

Close of play.

England first innings
Batsman Runs Balls 4s 6s
AJ Strauss not out 161 266 22 -
AN Cook lbw b Johnson 95 147 18 -
RS Bopara lbw b Hilfenhaus 18 19 4 -
KP Pietersen c Haddin b Siddle 32 42 5 -
PD Collingwood c Siddle b Clarke 16 36 1 -
MJ Prior b Johnson 8 10 2 -
A Flintoff c Ponting b Hilfenhaus 4 10 1 -
SCJ Broad not out 7 16 - -
Extras 15b 2lb 0w 6nb 23
TOTAL: 6 wkts , 90 overs 364
Fall of wickets: 1-196 (196 Cook, 190 mins), 2-222 (26 Bopara, 19 mins), 3-267 (45 Pietersen, 38 mins), 4-302 (35 Collingwood, 42 mins), 5-317 (15 Prior, 11 mins), 6-333 (16 Flintoff, 15 mins)
To bat: G P Swann, J M Anderson, G Onions
Bowler O M R W
B W Hilfenhaus 25 10 77 2
M G Johnson 19 2 107 2
P M Siddle 17 1 66 1
N M Hauritz 8.3 1 26 0
M J North 16.3 4 59 0
M J Clarke 4 1 12 1

England won the toss and decided to bat

Umpires: B R Doctrove, R E Koertzen


England:
A J Strauss (capt) , A N Cook , R S Bopara , K P Pietersen , P D Collingwood , M J Prior (wkt) , A Flintoff , S C J Broad , G P Swann , J M Anderson , G Onions
Australia:
P J Hughes , S M Katich , R T Ponting (capt) , M E K Hussey , M J Clarke , M J North , B J Haddin (wkt) , M G Johnson , N M Hauritz , B W Hilfenhaus , P M Siddle

9:09
Racing Diary (Carl):  

Captain Andrew Strauss billed his unbeaten 161 as the best Test hundred of his career after England’s day of two halves against Australia at Lord’s.

Strauss’ 18th Test hundred shaped England’s progress in the second npower Ashes contest – sharing in the biggest opening stand against Australia for 18 years with Alastair Cook – but the loss of six wickets for 137 runs in the second half of the day somewhat undermined a stunning start.

They will resume on Friday on 364 for six, intent on posting a larger total than the 435 they managed in the dramatic drawn opener in Cardiff last week.

“It’s got to be right up there,” said Strauss, of his personal contribution.

“An Ashes Test at Lord’s is pretty much the number one Test you can play, so to get a hundred on day one is very special.

“Hopefully there is unfinished business and I can go on and get some more runs tomorrow.”

9:08
Racing Diary (Carl):   Picture Strauss – leading from the front.
9:03
Twitter TheNurdler:  New blog post: Quote of the day: 17/07/2009 http://bit.ly/ZiUjo
8:52
Twitter ashes_updates:  Latest weather forecast for London http://bit.ly/AgqQf #ashes #cricket
8:50
Twitter ashes_updates:  Kevin Pietersen could learn from Andrew Strauss’s selflessness http://bit.ly/TBFOK #ashes #cricket
8:50
Twitter ashes_updates:  Quiet Strauss carries a big stick http://bit.ly/JMIDv #ashes #cricket
8:42
Twitter ashes_updates:  Hauritz’s injury leaves Haddin queasy http://bit.ly/1aj3XN #ashes #cricket
8:38
Twitter ashes_updates:  #followfriday @Aggerscricket @bbctms @blowersh @tmsscorer @Bumblecricket @philtufnell @Jason_Gillespie @ECB_cricket @CricketAus @gillyashes
8:27
Twitter ashes_updates:  The latest @Aggerscricket column for bbc.co.uk http://bit.ly/KcTVa #ashes #cricket
8:18
Twitter CricketAus:  Tait happy to be back in swing: Australia A speedster Shaun Tait is back bowling fast again, playing the last tw.. http://bit.ly/qwgiR
8:18
Twitter CricketAus:  Rain pain for Aussies?: Rain, Australia’s enemy in Cardiff, could be its ally this week at Lord’s should England.. http://bit.ly/FGmd1
8:13
Twitter TheAshesLive:  Another great day of cricket…and there are three more after this one! Twenty20 gives you 3 hours of fun, a Test match gives you 5 days!
8:09
Twitter TheAshesLive:  #followfriday @SportGuru @superbru @TheNurdler @FollowTheAshes @artworkerben @SBSAshes @bumblecricket @bbctms @ECB_cricket & anyone I missed
8:09
Twitter ashes_updates:  ABC Grandstand Cricket Podcast http://bit.ly/a7xHn #ashes #cricket
8:08
Twitter ashes_updates:  Test Match Special podcast from Day 1 of the 2nd Ashes Test http://bit.ly/eMPi6 #ashes #cricket
7:13
Twitter FollowTheAshes:  my decision for the night – how do I keep the #ashes in view on the TV, whilst taking my girl out to dinner for her birthday….
7:01
Twitter ashes_weather:  2nd Test – Lords: Cloudy with light rain for a period. Hail and thunder showers later. Breezy. Max:18c Wind:SW 16mph Precip chance:75% M …
1:29
Twitter FollowTheAshes:  RT @gavhudson: Anyone going to be watching the #Ashes in Osaka tonight? No? Just me then…
12:44
Twitter FollowTheAshes:  It was nice of Michael Jackson to write a song for Ben Hilfenhaus before his passing: http://ow.ly/htHb #ashes
12:20
Twitter CricketAus:  Hauritz still hopeful: Off-spinner Nathan Hauritz remains a chance of bowling again in this Test despite disloca.. http://bit.ly/3zhKm5
11:15
Twitter ashes_updates:  Cant wait for day 2 of the 2nd test tomorrow. Hope the weather holds off. #ashes #cricket
11:03
Twitter ashes_updates:  More reviews of todays play http://bit.ly/2ad1ZQ #ashes #cricket
10:55
Twitter ashes_updates:  Australia rallies after sloppy start http://bit.ly/EeXcG #ashes #cricket
10:55
Twitter ashes_updates:  Australia limit the damage after Strauss takes charge http://bit.ly/l0L4J #ashes #cricket
10:52
Twitter ashes_updates:  Andrew Strauss steadies the ship after England throw away dream start http://bit.ly/A8T9Q #ashes #cricket
10:51
Twitter EnglandCricket:  Q. Which father & son have played in the same test match. A. Javed Me-and-Dad. Ok, yer, it’s rubbish, but…
10:49
Twitter ashes_updates:  Andrew Strauss stays strong as Australia respond at Lord’s http://bit.ly/wnU3v #ashes #cricket
10:40
Twitter FollowTheAshes:  2nd test, day 1 review http://bit.ly/qqUNC
#theashes #cricket
10:35
Twitter Aggerscricket:  Bed. Big opportunity for S. Broad in the morning
10:12
Twitter Aggerscricket:  Will reveal all re guest when I know but think laterally, and think Hollywood, and Shilpa is very excited-but it might not happen,that’s TMS
9:43
Twitter Aggerscricket:  Tuffers is main suspect. Interrogation begins in the morning

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