I will never knock an opener who gets to the 2nd new ball. I don't care how slowly

[Tony C]

Maybe a repeat of Australia here...India lose the first then fight back.

Probably what the series needs ie England 1nil up.

[Ganpati's Goonerz--AFC's Aboriginal Fertility Cult]

Maybe a repeat of Australia here...India lose the first then fight back.

Probably what the series needs ie England 1nil up.

I was thinking that. Esp when Che got out pulling the ball into the gora at short leg before it dollied up off him for a catch.

I worry we'll play 3 seamers who'll only get 2-3 wickets with each new ball and that's that.

Gutted for Pant. {And, selfishly, for Gill given I got up at 5am to watch him bat.}

But as an aside, isn't it nice to have a major test series where the players and fans of both sides can get on and just enjoy the cricket?

[Tony C]

Indeed...

Root now in a familiar position...when to declare....mixed results imo

[Tony C]

India did Root a favour there!

[Luis Anaconda]

I was thinking that. Esp when Che got out pulling the ball into the gora at short leg before it dollied up off him for a catch.

I worry we'll play 3 seamers who'll only get 2-3 wickets with each new ball and that's that.

Gutted for Pant. {And, selfishly, for Gill given I got up at 5am to watch him bat.}

But as an aside, isn't it nice to have a major test series where the players and fans of both sides can get on and just enjoy the cricket?

Very well said, gg

[Ganpati's Goonerz--AFC's Aboriginal Fertility Cult]

Very well said, gg

Respect LA. I thought you were going to highlight my comment about our seamers only taking wickets with the new ball before mentioning JA and reverse.

Hope we try that in both innings next time. Joffra injured. Though this could mean we play JA+SB together and then bring Jof back too for the lights at Modi's Stadium Adolf.

[Luis Anaconda]

Respect LA. I thought you were going to highlight my comment about our seamers only taking wickets with the new ball before mentioning JA and reverse.

Hope we try that in both innings next time. Joffra injured. Though this could mean we play JA+SB together and then bring Jof back too for the lights at Modi's Stadium Adolf.

No Jimmy tomorrow probably sensible to save him for the day nighter. Would like to see Stone play but suspect Woakes will get the nod (Woakes is unlucky to be out of the team). Happy to see Moeen back though

[Tony C]

Wait...there’s a day nighter?

We should have a pool on the numbers of times ‘dew’ gets mentioned in commentary.

World record Incomming imo

[Luis Anaconda]

Wait...there’s a day nighter?

We should have a pool on the numbers of times ‘dew’ gets mentioned in commentary.

World record Incomming imo

So true

[Ganpati's Goonerz--AFC's Aboriginal Fertility Cult]

Wait...there’s a day nighter?

We should have a pool on the numbers of times ‘dew’ gets mentioned in commentary.

World record Incomming imo

It will be the first test since they upgraded the stadium in Modi's home state to make it the biggest it the world. 100k+. Got Trump to open it.

You can imagine how I feel about the England cricket team being used for Hindu fascist propaganda.