England's batting is usually criticised, but the opening two batsmen, Cook and Strauss, put on a fantastic opening stand of 196 before Cook fell lbw to Mitchell Johnson, who's economy was 5.63 per over, for 95. Bopara socred a quick 18 off 19 balls before Pietersen fell for 32. The score had then reached 267-3. Collingwood got 16 before Flintoff, who is retiring from test cricket after The Ashes, and Prior fell cheaply for 4 & 8 respectively. England finished the day on 364-6, with Broad on 7 not out and Strauss on a brilliant 161 not out. Tune in tomorrow for the 2nd day's anylasis.
