Day 1, First Test: AAA Review

Analogies, Analytics and Analysis, as promised.

[b]ANALOGIES [/b]

Today, it's songs.

The weather: why does it always rain on me; raindrops keep falling on my head.

The new England kit: the future's so bright, you gotta wear shades; whiter shade of pale.

[b]ANALYTICS
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any chance for deccan chargers [honestly people, learn the basics of googlesearching! you don't just ask a question!]how do you ball in cricket [if you meant "bawl", ask Sreesanth]south africans living in surrey [WHAT??! thanks for the warning!]

[b]ANALYSIS [/b]
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See Jrod's post below for a proper analysis of the first session, which was the afternoon session because of the morning rain. Yes, yes, it rained, English weather is awful, yes yes.
<p align="justify">McCullum played very excitingly but fell on 97 to a cracker from Panesar. Last time he played at Lords he got 96, though, so it reflected an improvement, and I'm quite sure that's what he's saying to himself right now.
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Proper batsmen Oram and Vettori are at the crease now that the work experience boys at the top of the order have had their go, so NZ may be able to post something good tomorrow, which will mean I too will be able to post something good tomorrow.
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Redmond's dad apparently got a century on his test debut and wasn't picked again. If junior doesn't perform in his second innings and is dropped like a chip off the old block, at least he needn't feel as hard done by.
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Daniel Flynn update: out for 9. I'm not angry, I'm disappointed, as I am currently languishing second bottom of the fantasy cricket league.
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