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James Anderson grabbed the early breakthrough England were looking for when play resumed on day three in the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney.James Anderson grabbed the early breakthrough England were looking for when play resumed on day three in the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney.
Asked to bowl the second over of the morning, Anderson produced a delivery that took the outside edge of Michael Hussey's bat, Chris Read catching well.Asked to bowl the second over of the morning, Anderson produced a delivery that took the outside edge of Michael Hussey's bat, Chris Read catching well.
The score was 190-5 in reply to England's 291, with Adam Gilchrist joining Andrew Symonds at the crease.The score was 190-5 in reply to England's 291, with Adam Gilchrist joining Andrew Symonds at the crease.
And with Flintoff already having beaten Symonds once, England looked sharp.And with Flintoff already having beaten Symonds once, England looked sharp.
THE DAY'S ACTION (all times local to Sydney - GMT+11)THE DAY'S ACTION (all times local to Sydney - GMT+11)
By Tom FordyceBy Tom Fordyce
1037: Aus 200-5 Great stuff from Flintoff - a maiden, even with Symonds clearly eyeing Gilchrist's example and fancying a slice of boundary pie.
From Steve Moralee in Sydney, TMS inbox: "My mother-in-law has arrived here in Sydney from London and is staying for nine weeks. Will consider any swap offers."
1033: Aus 200-5 Uh-oh - Adam Gilchrist doesn't look like he's going to mess about - he blazes Anderson high over gully for four and then drives him beautifully through mid-off for four more. NB I've never actually see my mum spit - she's not that sort of woman. Fight yes, spit no.
From BBC Sport's Scott Heinrich at the SCG: "Plenty of short stuff for Symonds. England have a spring in their step after the early breakthrough, but they have been in this position before this series and let it slip."
From Daniel Heap, TMS inbox: "I got a electronic Sudoku gizmo. It's nice, but it's bright pink and has 'toys for girls' emblazoned on the front."
1028: Aus 192-5 Fred keeps it tight against Symonds, bouncing him early on and giving up just a pair of singles. England are looking uncharacteristically aggressive here. It's as surprising as seeing your mum spit.
From Jamie Vickery, TMS inbox: "Someone bought me an MCC tie for Xmas - apparently they got it on eBay."
From Neil Holloway, TMS inbox: "I played International Cricket Captain today and re-created this Ashes series with the same squad, strangely enough we were 4-0 down going into the Sydney match and won it ? probably blind optimism but I would like to think a good omen."From Neil Holloway, TMS inbox: "I played International Cricket Captain today and re-created this Ashes series with the same squad, strangely enough we were 4-0 down going into the Sydney match and won it ? probably blind optimism but I would like to think a good omen."
1020: WICKET - Hussey ct Read b Anderson 37, Aus 190-5How's about that? Jimmy Anderson serves Hussey a pacey outswinger first ball and Mr Cricket nibbles it behind, where Chris Read takes a fine diving snag. Just the start England needed, and Anderson leaps into Flintoff's arms with a smile as wide as Mike Gatting's waistband.1020: WICKET - Hussey ct Read b Anderson 37, Aus 190-5How's about that? Jimmy Anderson serves Hussey a pacey outswinger first ball and Mr Cricket nibbles it behind, where Chris Read takes a fine diving snag. Just the start England needed, and Anderson leaps into Flintoff's arms with a smile as wide as Mike Gatting's waistband.
From Sam Thornley, TMS inbox: "I have an...what's the word, exciting pair of superman socks. And also an amazing original airfix, build your own cardboard plane. Starter kit. Want to swap?" From Sam Thornley, TMS inbox: "I have an...what's the word, exciting pair of superman socks. And also an amazing original Airfix, build your own cardboard plane. Starter kit. Want to swap?"
1018: Aus 190-4 Whoosh - what a great first ball from Fred - beats Symonds all ends up outside off stump. Three more testers follow before Symonds works one away behind square for two.1018: Aus 190-4 Whoosh - what a great first ball from Fred - beats Symonds all ends up outside off stump. Three more testers follow before Symonds works one away behind square for two.
From James Smart, TMS inbox: "I got a Smasher bat just like Chris Read's. Just like his, mine hasn't been used too much."From James Smart, TMS inbox: "I got a Smasher bat just like Chris Read's. Just like his, mine hasn't been used too much."
1014: England are out on the field, deep in their cosy huddle. And here come Hussey and Symonds. Looks like Flintoff to open, Symonds to face.1014: England are out on the field, deep in their cosy huddle. And here come Hussey and Symonds. Looks like Flintoff to open, Symonds to face.
1010: From D Fletcher in the TMS inbox: "Anyone got a wicketkeeper who can bat and a third seamer who can bowl?"1010: From D Fletcher in the TMS inbox: "Anyone got a wicketkeeper who can bat and a third seamer who can bowl?"
1005: While we wait for the start, anyone got any unwanted Christmas presents they want to swap? Drop me a line if you have, and we'll see if we can set up some sort of Swapshop-style exchange system.1005: While we wait for the start, anyone got any unwanted Christmas presents they want to swap? Drop me a line if you have, and we'll see if we can set up some sort of Swapshop-style exchange system.
1000: The forecast for today is okay - chance of the odd shower this morno but clearing up in the afternoon.1000: The forecast for today is okay - chance of the odd shower this morno but clearing up in the afternoon.
From BBC Sport's Scott Heinrich at the SCG: "The morning showers have abated and the sun is doing its best to poke through. Ricky Ponting has just been presented with an award after being named the ABC's cricketer of the year. Well done, Punter."From BBC Sport's Scott Heinrich at the SCG: "The morning showers have abated and the sun is doing its best to poke through. Ricky Ponting has just been presented with an award after being named the ABC's cricketer of the year. Well done, Punter."
0956: Late news from the middle - the start has been delayed a fraction, until 1015 Sydney time or 1115 GMT. Spot of moisture out there that they're keen to get rid of. Sure that 15 minutes will make all the difference.0956: Late news from the middle - the start has been delayed a fraction, until 1015 Sydney time or 1115 GMT. Spot of moisture out there that they're keen to get rid of. Sure that 15 minutes will make all the difference.
0945: Morning or evening, depending on where you are - the sun is shining at the SCG, and unjustified optimism is once again filling English hearts. Well, why not? Steve Harmison, dander very much in attack position, may rip through the remaining Aussie wickets in record-breaking time. As Mama Cass once sang, why not dream a little dream?0945: Morning or evening, depending on where you are - the sun is shining at the SCG, and unjustified optimism is once again filling English hearts. Well, why not? Steve Harmison, dander very much in attack position, may rip through the remaining Aussie wickets in record-breaking time. As Mama Cass once sang, why not dream a little dream?
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