4th test Manchester

[brandon]

Problem with this is the Aussies will definitely be in 'block everything' mode now and they have a long batting line up. A smaller lead may have tempted them to have a go.

But in Bazball we trust.

That’s better for us. Attacking fields, attacking lines and lengths.

 

[Disco_Pants93]

Bairstow 100 then call it imo.

 

[brandon]

even with the forecast?

It’s improved to be fair.

 

[jaraarrow]

Have the england team got a specialist weather forecaster in the camp
Can’t see the sense in this

 

[Jap Stammer]

Problem with this is the Aussies will definitely be in 'block everything' mode

I remember England trying that on more than one occasion.

All it means is that when the ball comes along that is unplayable you've hardly touched the deficit.

 

[Bears Beets]

even with the forecast?

Someone better tell stokes then as we’re only going to get late afternoon Sunday by the looks of it

 

[chopsfc007]

even with the forecast?

Obviously

 

[Disco_Pants93]

I think Stokes wants to get to 1000 then he'll be sure

 

[Fezza]

I think Stokes is hoping the weather forecast is a load of bollocks.. he seems pretty chuffed with how things are going.

 

[stapler]

Waiting for someone to get a ton is against the very ethos of this team surely?

Not if its the fastest ton in Old Trafford test history. That will be 1st and 3rd in that list in this test if he manages it.

 

[Hulkster]

The chances are we are going to have to bat again, so getting the runs now whilst Bairstow is motoring won't take up any more time than declaring and having to get them in the second innings.

Plus this will be sapping their bowlers - both for the second innings and the final test.

 

[Disco_Pants93]

I think Stokes is hoping the weather forecast is a load of bollocks.. he seems pretty chuffed with how things are going.

Forecasting the weather is a myth. Like sniffer dogs

 

[FatCat2402]

It’s improved to be fair.

Sunday looks shite as well now according to the metoffice

 

[chunkyshanhawk53]

Not if its the fastest ton in Old Trafford test history. That will be 1st and 3rd in that list in this test if he manages it.

They’ve repeated over and over that it’s never about personal milestones

 

[GordonMuchallNo1Fan]

It’s improved to be fair.

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that doesn't look good. I usually use Met Check

 

[Inside Forward]

Cummins has lost the plot.

 

[Rufus T Firefly]

It's a rare time in a match this summer our bowlers have been able to get a decent rest as well. 106 overs chasing round the field for the Aussies.

 

[FatDrummer]

Problem with this is the Aussies will definitely be in 'block everything' mode now and they have a long batting line up. A smaller lead may have tempted them to have a go.

But in Bazball we trust.

They were always going to block anyway. They don’t need to go for the win.
Make the total high enough and it makes the innings win more likely.

Not definite of course….just more likely.

 

[HarrogateMackem]

We can have the most attacking fields/ lines possible with this score. The Aussies will be too scared to attack anything I reckon.

 

[jarrowdiamond]

Fantastic running