Cricket Special Report: Ashes 2010- Chris Tremlett outclasses http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746
Chris Tremlett marked his return to the longest format of the game by disgruntling the Aussie batting line up. He fired by claiming two wickets, while James Anderson stunned Ricky Ponting to dismiss him. Shane Watson was sent packing by Steven Finn and the
hosts pictured a dismal 4 for 36.
While the Australians did not lose another wicket till lunch, the Ashes however have moved further away from their reach.
The English captain opted for bowling after winning the toss, not “deceived” by the looks of the Perth track. England was confident of the bowling attack they possess, exactly what happened during the course of the game. The bowlers dismissed http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Watson-c96326, Clarke
and Philip Hughes in the manner which was pre-planned. It seemed like the Australian top order was extremely vulnerable against the fires from the other end.
The URDS saved Shane Watson in the first over, coming as a relief for the opener. The replay showed how the ball had clipped the thigh pad and not the glove, resulting in a not out, much to the dislike of the English. However, the visitor’s did not have
to wait for much time. Chris Tremlett struck sharply, indicating why his selection over Bresnan was justified. He set up Hughes perfectly by pitching in two balls short, followed up by one fuller, which bowled the left hander.
The Australian captain wanted to dictate things, but the luck was not in mood. After hitting a boundary through the leg side, the skipper fell to James Anderson. A stunning take from Paul Collingwood sent the not-in-form batsman walking. Hence, the score
Ponting was looking for in the series, did not come by once again. His dismissal added to the list of failures in the test innings.
Despite the all important wicket of the captain, Anderson did not look as threatening as he was in Adelaide. Chris Tremlett however, proved his worth to the selectors, creating much trouble for the Aussie batting line up. Future of Michael http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Clarke-c51120 is also
in question after he offered a school boy shot against a not-so-impressive bouncer by Tremlett. Australia went 3 for 28 after Clarke awarded Matt Prior his 100th Test match catch behind the stumps.
Hussey came as the last reward for the dangerous looking England team, falling to a stunner by Graeme Swann. The decision was not given in favour of the visitors initially, but the wicket keeper was adamant that Hussey had edged it and URDS was consulted.
The hot spot technology confirmed the nick, and Hussey stood dismissed for 61. The trouble for Aussies is pilling up and the Ashes thread is just hanging around the corner.
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