[1st Test] England v Pakistan (Old Trafford)

[Concordsafc]

I feel this is the partnership what she been smoking

 

[zebediah]

This feels like the first test against the Windies, probably going to lose, but never felt like we are playing a better team than us.
Just some expensive errors (the beleaguered Jos) and poor decisions like when Root decided to bowl with Bess for the new ball.

 

[Doogie Hauser]

What a load of old shit. A lamentable batting display. Very England. Yet another test series where they fuck up the first game.

 

[Concordsafc]

That’s the game. Fair dos Pakistan. Completely outplayed us for most of the game

Some strange decisions from Root in the first innings has not helped at all though.

 

[mackembhoy]

Sibley and Root when set can't be giving it away. Root wasn't out to unplayable delivery and he's regressed so much.

But terrible first innings runs always puts you on back foot. Then buttler cost us plenty in their first innings.

 

[zebediah]

That’s the game. Fair dos Pakistan. Completely outplayed us for most of the game

Bowled well, but I think their batting is weak.

 

[SA96]

This could be the making of Buttler.

Gilchrist would hit a 100 in these circumstances.

 

[Scotty 1978]

Borderline cheating this

 

[brandon]

f***ing cheats these.

 

[zebediah]

f***ing cheats these.

Pakistan cheating? So out of character!

 

[Concordsafc]

Borderline cheating this

No borderline these have always been a horrible team hope the next test we let archer go with the ball and rough them up

 

[TravellingMackem]

Was just about to say the excessive appealing is pathetic too

Yep. I can’t stand these or the Indians for it. Should be penalised when it becomes excessive tbh, as it’s really annoying to watch. Even more annoying when their England based fanbase starts with the screaming and shouting for no reason. I’m all for getting excited when something happens, but appealing a clean defence that hits the ground is a joke and should be removed from the game
Should just release Jos in one day mode tbh. tell him he’s got 30 overs to knock these off. Can’t do any worse

 

[mackembhoy]

Keep this up Jos.

Why you're in the side.

 

[Mr Redknapp]

Jos looks pissed off

 

[scotch]

Buttler cost us 112 runs in the 1st innings.
Potentially could have needed 58 runs with 6 wickets

 

[Silly Point]

No borderline these have always been a horrible team hope the next test we let archer go with the ball and rough them up

And appeal for absolutely f***ing everything

 

[Mr Redknapp]

Yep. I can’t stand these or the Indians for it. Should be penalised when it becomes excessive tbh, as it’s really annoying to watch. Even more annoying when their England based fanbase starts with the screaming and shouting for no reason. I’m all for getting excited when something happens, but appealing a clean defence that hits the ground is a joke and should be removed from the game
Should just release Jos in one day mode tbh. tell him he’s got 30 overs to knock these off. Can’t do any worse

psychologists would call that re-framing

 

[scotch]

In all honesty, this is the exact situation where Gilchrest would come in and start smashing the ball to all parts.
I really wouldn't mind Jos playing in this manner because either hed get out or that target of 161 will rapidly drop into double figures

 

[BIG BAZ]

Fuck me what a delivery

 

[SA96]

This pitch is a disgrace.

Day 4 and it's bouncing dangerously.