julian mayo wrote:In all fairness Kappy the 3 English batsmen we have seen so far are gaining confidence with every outing, they are improving every time out at the crease ! This team could easily go to the top and stay there for a while.
Ponting needs to become an active captain, get around to his bowlers, be seen and heard, or we are standing on the deck of the bloody Titanic

I agree here with you Julian,especially Tresco!!!
But i would still not read much into this 1st session of 1st day.The pitch looks like a batting paradise,mayb it would be an apportunity for the Hayden & Langer to get back to their best.
To be honest with u,i dont like Pointing as a captain.Non aggressive,not ready to attack.He's got this Super successive team on plater & with a couple of key players either injured or out of form,he's looking a little nervous of losing the Ashes now!!
Ur rgt,he needs to take charge,but i doubt he would.Warne a better bet i think.