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Australia v England - first Test
Australia v England - first Test
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[sunny] The forecast is set fair for the first day, I'm pleased to report. It's a gorgeous morning in Brisbane and temperatures are expected to hit as high as 30 degrees by late afternoon. It screams win the toss and bat11/20/2013 9:20:52 PM
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England are expected to arrive at the ground in the next half an hour or so. All eyes will be on Matt Prior this morning. Will he be fit or will Jonny Bairstow be handed a chance?11/20/2013 9:32:55 PM
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“@NickPemberton1 : @BumbleCricket @Boydo43 what broad did was a disgrace#facethemusicoffozcrowd ” Thin nick, thick nick .what's the differenceby David 'Bumble' Lloyd via twitter retweeted by jackhammer64 11/20/2013 9:36:52 PM
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by Ian Ward via twitter 11/20/2013 9:41:16 PM
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All ready for SSN live http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BZi-hISCYAEpdtq.jpg
by Ian Ward via twitter 11/20/2013 10:00:12 PM -
“@Boydo43 : @BumbleCricket you forgot cheats.” So there is a difference between a thin edge and a thick edge???
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Hat-trick hero from 2010/11 Peter Siddle arrives at the ground
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Straussy is back after a quick look out in the middle
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Congrats to KP - who is set to make his 100th Test appearance
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A big day and a big toss coming up for Alastair Cook
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Noticed some strapping on Chris Tremlett's right knee as he made his way out to warm up11/20/2013 10:42:10 PM
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Today's match umpires Aleem Dar and Kumar Dharmasena
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Nasser gives his thoughts on the pitch and England's possible starting XI
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[twitter]"@CricketAus : George Bailey receiving his Baggy Green, number 436 for Australia #Ashes #uniteAus pic.twitter.com/viv0cpHWym"Nov. 20, 2013
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Finn, Monty and Rankin all head back to the changing rooms early. Would seem Tremlett has indeed nailed down that last bowling spot11/20/2013 10:59:31 PM
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“@legsy65 : @BumbleCricket see the local rag is giving a load to Broad!!”Both sets of players have said little. Papers have piled into Engby David 'Bumble' Lloyd via twitter retweeted by IanBradley16 11/20/2013 11:15:34 PM
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Less than an hour to get your first Test and series bets on, Australia are 7/4 favourites to win in Brisbane but England are the 11/10 favourites to win the Ashes. Bet now11/20/2013 11:18:53 PM
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Check out our Lunch Time Price Boosts available now, including England to win the first Test - 3/1 from 11/4 and Clarke most Australia first innings runs - 11/4 from 5/2. Bet here.
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Cheese & Tea at the @Chance2Shine sleepover in the @HomeOfCricket museum. Still all in #StayUp mode, how about you? http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BZj5GNwCMAIzSxr.jpg
by Sky Sports Cricket via twitter 11/21/2013 2:16:08 AM -
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Who's still up?! #noslacking #stayupby Sky Sports Cricket via twitter 11/21/2013 2:23:56 AM
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Strauss reflects on the wicket of Watson on the stroke of lunch
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I can tell you that neither Bairstow nor Panesar are enjoying their fitness tests at the moment. It's absolutely baking outside!11/21/2013 2:32:06 AM
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'Take me back to Yorkshire!' A tough lunchtime fitness test for @jbairstow21 in 30 degree heat http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BZj9RW1CIAAqylX.jpg
by Sky Sports Cricket via twitter 11/21/2013 2:34:22 AM -
Will it be Australia's session in the afternoon? Sky Bet are offering odds of 14/1 for Warner and Clarke to both score 100+ in the first innings. Bet now.11/21/2013 2:37:03 AM
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Looking forward to a drink on my hotel room balcony watching the sunset after a long day tonight. Exhausted... What's everyone up too ?by Shane Warne via twitter 11/21/2013 8:08:17 AM
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“@JimmyAnderson9 : The difference between seam bowlers and spin bowlers... http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BYhs-MqCUAAR_1A.jpg”|> Silver service lunch finished him off...
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So, that's it for day one. Don't forget, you can catch up with all the action across the Sky Sports platforms throughout the day and we'll have the reaction from players and pundits as it comes in on skysports.com. See you tonight for day two!11/21/2013 8:10:25 AM
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We are on air! SS2 is your channel. Send us your views on the show, whether you agree or disagree with our guests by using #AshesVerdictby Sky Sports Cricket via twitter 11/21/2013 9:01:27 PM
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Good morning from Brisbane ladies and gents. Don't be fooled by those covers - it's another scorcher!
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The panel are discussing Michael Clarke. What are your views on the Australian captain? Use #AshesVerdictby Sky Sports Cricket via twitter 11/21/2013 9:10:26 PM
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The Brisbane Courier have done well not to mention Stuart Broad's name at all in this morning's edition
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Nothing puts a smile on your face like meeting your hero. An Aussie chap next to me, must be in his 50s, just had a picture with the obliging Mike Hussey and is now the happiest man in the world. Who said the best things in life aren't free?11/21/2013 10:53:40 PM
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by Jason Gillespie via twitter retweeted by SkyCricket 11/21/2013 10:54:54 PM
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“@StuartBroad8 : Special to take 5fer 1st day of Ashes series. Laughed at this pic, love @swannyg66 ! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BZlZWd0CMAAN8HH.jpg” Corporal Swann
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Nasser and Mark Taylor are all set to go through the Aussie tabloids on Ashes Extra. Tune in, SS2: #ashes #stayup http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BZoVg6TCMAAL-Le.jpg
by Sky Sports Cricket via twitter 11/21/2013 10:58:46 PM -
[sunny] In case you were wondering... The weather is fine and dry in Brisbane and is forecast to be so for most of the day. There is the threat of a heavy storm around 4pm, but fingers cross that arrives post 5pm11/21/2013 11:21:59 PM
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11/21/2013 11:23:49 PM
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The local newspaper praise 'England's medium pacer'
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VIDEO: Jason and Bob discuss Michael Clarke's struggles against Stuart Broad on today's Verdict show: www1.skysports.com/watch/video/sp… #ashesby Sky Sports via twitter retweeted by SkyCricket 11/21/2013 11:29:54 PM
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