Ashes 2nd test thread - Lords

[dangermows]

Milking them

 

[Wise Man Says]

So easy, so, so easy.

 

[Dexter]

Looks like Bell is batting against a village side here

 

[Steak Pie]

80 overs bowled today, lose two for the changeover, so potentially only 8 at them if they declared now.

I'd suggest that if they don't declare this or next over, it won't be tonight.

 

[Wise Man Says]

Wonder if we'll have a dart at their openers tonight or whether we'll let them sleep on it.

Bell out, may bring a declaration forward now.

 

[Arkle]

Looks like Bell is batting against a village side here

Jinxed him!

 

[BIG BAZ]

Bell holes out

 

[ChrisAshley]

Shame Bell couldn't get another century.

 

[Wise Man Says]

80 overs bowled today, lose two for the changeover, so potentially only 8 at them if they declared now.

I'd suggest that if they don't declare this or next over, it won't be tonight.

Bell not being on a ton anymore probably confirms a declaration. We easily have enough, let's get into them.

 

[mickey]

Rooty's off spin might come in handy tomorrow as well.

What a strange way to get out.

 

[dangermows]

Poor end to a fantastic innings. Well played Ian Bell.

 

[Wise Man Says]

Jinxed him!

It was a village side style delivery TBH.

 

[dangermows]

Looks like Bell is batting against a village side here

Twat

 

[SR5 1SU]

Bell not being on a ton anymore probably confirms a declaration. We easily have enough, let's get into them.

Roots going for his 200 man.

 

[Steak Pie]

Bell not being on a ton anymore probably confirms a declaration. We easily have enough, let's get into them.

I doubt it now they've sent Bairstow out.

 

[Wise Man Says]

I doubt it now they've sent Bairstow out.

I don't really see what we gain (other than surplus runs) by not having a dart at them tonight TBH.

 

[dangermows]

I doubt it now they've sent Bairstow out.

I dont think we will be declaring before the day is out.

 

[dangermows]

I don't really see what we gain (other than surplus runs) by not having a dart at them tonight TBH.

Wear them out more, frustrate them and allow our batsmen to get more runs to their name, im guessing.

 

[Dexter]

Oops, sorry lads

Class catch from Rogers mind, he must have some canny reactions to even see that, never mind hold onto it.

 

[Steak Pie]

Get a shot of Prior, that will confirm it. Next man in so he'll either have his batting or keeping pads on.