England v India (2nd test) Lords

[Dan..Dan..Dan..Dan]

He’s never lost a game when he’s scored a test hundred so stop talking shit

Losing, not lost.

 

[cooky]

Embarrassing this mind the whole bumrah situation got in their head.

 

[SAFC11]

Shami's only 50s against England

 

[PeteFTM]

we shouldn’t chase this like

they need to bat with a clear mind and forget this session

should get no criticism for doing that

This is true, but I hate the mentality. The downside to Test cricket imo.

Wouldn’t be wise to go for the win though.

 

[GordonMuchallNo1Fan]

India might fancy their chances here given our poor batting (Root excluded)

 

[Deleted member 22162]

No - but it would be completely wring for the team to try to as we aren't going to win from here but losing early wickets is the way we will lose it.

Indeed. Games totally gone for us now down to this partnership and we’re playing for the draw. Very disappointing after it was all to play for this morning.

 

[McGregor]

Poor captaincy by Root this morning, simple as that. All those short balls have been shocking. And now these 2 are comfortable, and have taken the game away from England.

 

[Sea to Shining Sea]

theres no decision to make mate

the England win went a long time ago

At 3.5-3.75 an over England had a decision to make had it arisen. The criticism after the NZ game would have certainly been in mind.

It’s now very simple and unambiguous. Everyone takes a draw from here. The criticism that’s coming their way will be for decision making this morning; it’ll be fairly fierce if we don’t hold on for the draw too.

 

[dixonsafc]

In the last hour we've managed to go from slight favourites to 1% chance of winning

 

[Jack Torrance]

Losing, not lost.

Which 100s are you on about then, name them?

 

[The Rat]

They have rode their luck mind

aye this has not been mentioned

also we bowled pretty normal the last 45 mins n they haven’t looked getting out

 

[Sea to Shining Sea]

aye this has not been mentioned

also we bowled pretty normal the last 45 mins n they haven’t looked getting out

Weve done things the wrong way round. We bowled short with the new ball and full when it’s aged. Emotion took over when Bumrah arrived at the crease.

 

[Deleted member 22162]

In the last hour we've managed to go from slight favourites to 1% chance of winning

Just saw that

field settings have been all over the knot since the Pant wicket, grisly stuff

 

[GuestServices]

Missed Wood this morning, we'd have had them all now if he was bowling

 

[chunkyshanhawk53]

Wish i hadn’t bothered

just felt a bit of rain too

 

[The Rat]

I’m walking in the highlands, TMS on. Totally ruined my morning!!!

phone off now

 

[chopsfc007]

Exceptional, can’t even bowl out Bumrah who averaged 6 at the start of the series

No mention of the other bowlers

 

[GordonMuchallNo1Fan]

India will give it a go with 55 overs I reckon

 

[Steak Pie]

We aren't set up to chase this kind of target, they absolutely should have 50 overs at us and see if they can force it.

 

[Deleted member 22162]

Wish i hadn’t bothered

just felt a bit of rain too

At this rate we’ll be hoping for a heavier shower