4th test Manchester

[hudson88]

Aye it’s declaration at lunch surely?

I know Bairstow is looking good, but we risk losing another 2 overs for innings change if we bat on

 

[LJP1786]

Ball and pitch doing plenty. I’d declare now rather than risk losing 10 mins changeover within first 15 mins after lunch once Broad or YJB go.

Get them in now and Nick a couple early and it’s major pressure on them.

 

[EchoMan]

I’d rather have Broad and Anderson coming out to bowl instead of bat after lunch.

 

[hudson88]

Start fining umpires, it’s their job to keep the game moving.

It’s a canny idea I reckon, not one I’ve seen anyone mention before either. Fining the players simply isn’t working

 

[Raker]

If tomorrows forcast wasn’t dog shit I’d make them got back out to field then declare after 1 over, just to be awkward.

 

[JL1985]

I’d declare one minute before they have to go back on the field after lunch.

 

[sonson]

Psychological

I don't think they could be any more traumatised without being subject to actual criminal activity though

 

[Raker]

I’d declare one minute before they have to go back on the field after lunch.

I’d be up for that but it’s an excuse for them to waste time.

 

[Brett]

If tomorrows forcast wasn’t dog shit I’d make them got back out to field then declare after 1 over, just to be awkward.

We loose 2 overs doing that

2 minutes before lunch is better

 

[sonson]

If tomorrows forcast wasn’t dog shit I’d make them got back out to field then declare after 1 over, just to be awkward.

Games done if tomorrow wasn't a write off. Although I suspect score wouldn't be as it us without that, its massively informed both sides outlook

 

[Botchie]

Aye it’s declaration at lunch surely?

I know Bairstow is looking good, but we risk losing another 2 overs for innings change if we bat on

I'd let him get his 50. Along with that catch the other day it'll boost confidence imo.

 

[Brett]

I'd let him get his 50. Along with that catch the other day it'll boost confidence imo.

With the weather we don't have much time for sentiment

 

[Rammstein]

Problem is if and when we win this one - fingers crossed- the Aussies will be even worse in the fifth test. Snail pace won't describe it.

 

[NorthCountryBoy]

In the ground with no commentary so harder to gauge what’s going on but I was surprised that we didn’t throw the bat in that last half hour.

Got in the players’ families section, good crack. Got everything crossed that these clouds pass and we tear into them with the ball after lunch.

 

[Bulwell]

Hope to see England still batting after lunch, Broad and Bairstow have got quick runs in them and 189 run lead is still not quite enough. Go and get your runs while you can and get 200+ and let Australia bat the next 2-3 days stopping and starting.

 

[Northern_chappy]

Good or middling batting conditions all afternoon on the radar. Sunday afternoon looks good enough to get three or four hours play at least. I want to see us stay out there get over 200 lead and make sure Moeen has plenty of rough to bowl at

 

[Botchie]

With the weather we don't have much time for sentiment

I reckon we'll bowl them out regardless.

 

[Steak Pie]

I’m down on Sunday too. Was going to see if @Steak Pie or anyone else could give any advice for best parking/park and ride route?


Was £25 face value but our two cost £113 each on StubHub. Robbers

Driving?

You can park in Firswood/Chorlton and walk up, about 15-20 minutes.

 

[Batdad]

Hope to see England still batting after lunch, Broad and Bairstow have got quick runs in them and 189 run lead is still not quite enough. Go and get your runs while you can and get 200+ and let Australia bat the next 2-3 days stopping and starting.

Agreed. Slogging mode for as long as it lasts but no point putting Anderson in obviously. Would rather get our runs now than in a fourth innings.

 

[LynchMob]

I’d declare one minute before they have to go back on the field after lunch.

Was just thinking that! No chance to prepare & with the pitch doing a bit start with Broad & Wood!