4th test Manchester

[Darlo1973]

There ya gan, stupid sentiment for absolutely no reason

Some people are never happy. Complaining about declaring too early in the first Test and too late in this one. Must be great to be an armchair expert.

 

[Bulwell]

99-not out is good for your average.

Centuries overrated, you're judged by your average.

 

[HarrogateMackem]

I know I think declaring a few overs back would have ended it on our terms. At least they've finally got us out, they can build on that

We scored 60 in 8 overs, that final stand puts the game out of their hands. Look at the way Patrick Cummings was in the field there, his head was absolutely gone.

 

[SAFC11]

Jimmy seemed to be expecting another short ball unfortunately. Surprised how well he managed to hang around though

 

[Raffs]

No way did I ever imagine we would get nearly 600 in an innings against this attack in this series. Thought our only hope was the favoured 4th innings chase. Absolutely fantastic - at over 5 an over. Blimey

 

[Inside Forward]

Can’t believe how many miserable wankers are on here. Fuck off and post somewhere else.

 

[JohnKay]

God I hope Jimmy has a swansong and rips through them this afternoon

 

[Lo Ursem]

So much for me wanting a declaration ! Great entertainment .. so pleased for Bairstow

 

[Hyltons finest]

Crowds up for it, Aussies been in the field for ages, England bowlers nicely rested and pumped reet up. It’s on

 

[TravellingMackem]

Confused as to why we batted so long, but a great position to win the game from here. Should get 1.5 sessions today and a good 1-2 sessions Sunday to get 10

 

[FatDrummer]

I don’t actually believe that ball tracking there. Don’t get me wrong, it was hitting, but look at the angle of delivery and where it hits him - that’s clipping, it’s an orange, not a red.

A Jaffa?

 

[wednesday1957]

Gerrin to 'em now England

 

[GordonMuchallNo1Fan]

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[Botchie]

Some people are never happy. Complaining about declaring too early in the first Test and too late in this one. Must be great to be an armchair expert.

Two completely different games though.

 

[HarrogateMackem]

How many wickets do we realistically need by the end of the day if we have zero play on saturday? 4?

 

[Ghfd]

Stat from over the road

Stat: 200th tenth wicket✍ partnership involving James Anderson and the seventh time he's involved in a 50+ stand (joint most with Trent Boult)

 

[FatCat2402]

I reckon Stokes has one eye on the Oval and thinking that the Aussie bowlers will be utterly spent after that battering

I do fear Eng might need to finish it today unfortunately.

 

[Raker]

How many wickets do we realistically need by the end of the day if we have zero play on saturday? 4?

10 or they can all fuck off

 

[Ghfd]

How many wickets do we realistically need by the end of the day if we have zero play on saturday? 4?

6

 

[fazza1970]

There ya gan, stupid sentiment for absolutely no reason

Absolute nonsense. That last-wicket partnership has both exposed and further battered the Aussies' state of mind. Invaluable.