The Ashes 2017-2018 Tour. BT Sport, yes, really.

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3-1 to Australia I reckon.

First test from Brisbane starts at 00:00 GMT on Thursday morning.

England's team isn't inspiring me much.

BT Sport.

I should be able to watch a decent chunk of the evening sessions given I am up for work at 5:30.

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The Aussies aren’t in much better shape.

Massive criticism from ex players and the media over the decisions made by the selectors. Shaun Marsh and Tim Paine especially and the likelihood of a newbie as an opener at the Gabba.

I can see the first two tests being crucial in deciding which way the series goes, if we can by some miracle grind out a draw in Brisbane and win in Adelaide we have a chance, if not we are screwed. Perth will be a write off we always lose at the WACA, and Melbourne and Sydney usually favour whoever has momentum in the series.

For the hell of it will predict a 2-2 draw

Draw at the Gabba, win in Adelaide, lose in Perth and Melbourne and save the series with a win in Sydney.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

England are 142-2, Cook and Stoneman the ones to fall.

There was a rain delay early on.

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Vincent run out on 83.

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Cummins gets Root for a measly 16.

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Australia lose a review for lbw on Dawid Malan

Stumps after Umpires call bad light

Sticky patch for England so they will be delighted with that decision

Malan and Moen Ali could be good partnership

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Play of the Day - Moen Ali confounding the economical Nathan Lyon with a lobbed shot for six