Broad on Brits Bashing

Stuart Broad isn't fazed by the Ashes sledging that the Aussie squad are serving the Brits. In an interview he said they "train [themselves] to expect that" and how no line has been crossed on the field. Broad did touch on off field verbal behaviour saying; "As an England side we can pride ourselves on how we don't comment on the opposition".

This came after the Australian captain Michael Clarke was docked 20% of his match fee for threatening Jimmy Anderson at the crease in the opening match in Brisbane. Off the pitch, David Warner commented on Jonathan Trott's first test performance; "The way Trotty got out today was pretty poor and weak." before back-tracking slightly, agreeing "he went a bit too far".

Shortly after the decision was made to take Jonathan Trott out of the England squad to focus on his health. Broad said it's "heartbreaking for us to lose Trotty...he's been an integral pat of the side for the last 4 or 5 years...in his 49 tests".

So who's to fill the number 3 spot in England's batting order?

My bet? Ian Bell.

Wishing Trott all the best!

And that's Ball on Willow.