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Panesar ends hosts' opening stand England attack frustrated in draw
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Monty Panesar broke through South Australia's stubborn opening stand in the second innings of England's final Ashes warm-up match in Adelaide. England's bowlers endured a frustrating end to their final Ashes warm-up match against South Australia which ended in a draw in Adelaide.
Matthew Elliott and Daniel Harris put on 94 before Panesar had Elliott brilliantly caught by James Anderson. Monty Panesar and Kevin Pietersen were the only wicket-takers as the hosts batted stubbornly to finish on 164-2.
The hosts were 112-1 at tea on the final day after England had earlier been bowled out for 415. England had earlier been bowled out for 415 with Andrew Flintoff making 47 while Sajid Mahmood struck two sixes as he made an impressive 41 off 46 balls.
Captain Andrew Flintoff made 47 while Sajid Mahmood struck two sixes as he made an impressive 41 off 46 balls. The first Ashes Test begins on Thursday at the Gabba in Brisbane.
South Australia bowler Shaun Tait allayed fears about his fitness by returning to bowl six overs on Sunday. Despite making England's breakthrough, Panesar may not have helped his hopes of selection for the first Test by taking just one wicket in conditions that should have suited spinners.
England did have some good news concerning bowlers when Steve Harmison was deemed fit enough to come on as a fielding replacement.
Ed Joyce, called up to replace Marcus Trescothick, also got the chance for some practice in the field.
Meanwhile, South Australia bowler Shaun Tait allayed fears about his fitness by returning to bowl six overs on Sunday.
The paceman, who is in Australia's 13-man squad for the first Test, left the field on Saturday with cramp in right thigh and calf.The paceman, who is in Australia's 13-man squad for the first Test, left the field on Saturday with cramp in right thigh and calf.
He finished with the best figures among the home side's bowlers with 3-87.He finished with the best figures among the home side's bowlers with 3-87.
Geraint Jones was the first man out on a sunny day in Adelaide, edging a catch to Mark Cosgrove off a Daniel Cullen off-break for 33.Geraint Jones was the first man out on a sunny day in Adelaide, edging a catch to Mark Cosgrove off a Daniel Cullen off-break for 33.
Flintoff was clearly intent on getting some batting practice, spending two-and-a-half hours over his 108-ball innings.Flintoff was clearly intent on getting some batting practice, spending two-and-a-half hours over his 108-ball innings.
He was finally bowled for 47 trying to slog spinner Cullen Bailey.He was finally bowled for 47 trying to slog spinner Cullen Bailey.
Mahmood was swiping vigorously but was stumped after wandering down the wicket and missing a swing at one of Darren Lehmann's slow, left-arm teasers.Mahmood was swiping vigorously but was stumped after wandering down the wicket and missing a swing at one of Darren Lehmann's slow, left-arm teasers.
England's first innings was ended just before lunch when James Anderson swept a Bailey leg-break onto his right boot, with wicketkeeper Shane Deitz doing well to catch the ricochet.England's first innings was ended just before lunch when James Anderson swept a Bailey leg-break onto his right boot, with wicketkeeper Shane Deitz doing well to catch the ricochet.
The humid, overcast conditions did not offer much encouragement to England's fast bowlers and South Australia openers Elliott and Harris thwarted the visitors for much of the afternoon. The humid, overcast conditions did not offer much encouragement to England's fast bowlers and South Australia openers Matthew Elliott and Daniel Harris thwarted the visitors for much of the afternoon.
With several England players retreating to the dressing room for brief spells, it gave Ed Joyce, who was called up to replace Marcus Trescothick, a chance for some fielding practice.
Steve Harmison also appeared on the field, suggesting he has made a full recovery from his side injury.
However, Panesar finally broke through, thanks to Anderson's leaping, one-handed catch which sent Elliott back to the pavilion.However, Panesar finally broke through, thanks to Anderson's leaping, one-handed catch which sent Elliott back to the pavilion.
Pietersen then dismissed Cameron Borgas, who hit a ball straight to deep mid-wicket on 27.