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Words: Joseph Chapman
You may have noticed, but the cricket is going quite well from an English standpoint. In an Ashes series seemingly incapable of close games, England took took to field yesterday unsure as to which way the fourth test would swing the series. Ninety minutes, the sort of time Geoffrey Boycott would take to get into double figures, is all it took to be pretty sure. Australia collapsed like a blanket fort, sat on by the fat child of Stuart Broad’s consistent thunderbolts. As with any shocking incident (Man U. 8-2 Arsenal, the announcement of Batfleck) the internet rose as one to be hilarious. Here’s our pick of the best reactions to what the Australian media are calling “Pomicide”.
With 5 wickets for just 21 runs, the local fuzz were getting worried.
We’re receiving reports of Aussies in trouble…👮 #Ashes2015 https://t.co/BPILyDDqTj
— Notts Police (@nottspolice) August 6, 2015
It’s ok though, at 47-9 Josh Widdecombe is here to keep it all in context.
To give some context to how tough innings this must be for Australia I once walked past Stuart Broad and he’s really really tall #Ashes2015 — Josh Widdicombe (@joshwiddicombe) August 6, 2015
For the uninitiated quickly googling England’s new saviour, a magnificent Wikipedia user stepped up to educate the public in the truth.
So Australia were all out for 60, and the trickle of reactions turned into a tidal wave.
RSPCA sends thanks to Australian cricket team for helping boost the UK duck population. #Ashes2015
— HaveIGotNewsForYou (@haveigotnews) August 6, 2015
If you were trying to explain 60 all-out to a tragically non-cricket-loving companion, this may help.
“@Tinea_Pedis: In case you missed the first 10 overs, this about sums up the Aussie batting order #Ashes2015 pic.twitter.com/dfts3PLvBd” timber! — Wrik Ganguly (@wrik23) August 6, 2015
Our favourite opportunistic pounce of the day came from Bayview Stores.
Offer of the day from @BayViewStores – great trolling guys 😎👊🏼 #Ashes2015 #ENGvAUS pic.twitter.com/GMie2MiiGZ
— Kevin Pietersen (@KP24p) August 6, 2015
To sum up, we’d be as shocked as Stuart, the God of Cricket if Australia come back from this.
But please, let’s all remember that this isn’t funny… except it really is.
Sorry, we can’t take any calls about criminal Australian batting… #Ashes2015 (image by Getty). pic.twitter.com/TlwWIrSiX4 — Crimestoppers (@CrimestoppersUK) August 6, 2015
(Image: Reuters)
