The Stokes trial is pretty interesting. Wasn't the narrative that he stepped in when some gay guys were harassed? The bouncer is saying Stokes did the harassing.
I've come to the conclusion that Ben Stokes is a very very lucky man. I hope he learns from this.
I also hope he doesn't play in the next match; neither Curran nor Woakes should lose their places.
It's a seamer's wicket - Anderson has 60 wickets there, Broad 37. Stokes is in the squad, but it'd be silly to play him. Pope deserves his chance for the rest of the series, Stokes is not a 5 or 6. (Famous last words...)Yeah he is a lucky boy. Needs to grow up.
I agree, I think both Curran and Woakes should keep their spots. I bet Stokes will play though, possibly drop the new chap Pope.
Whats the wicket like at Trent bridge? Does it call for a second spinner?
EDIT - I see England are sticking with an unchanged squad for the third test so Stokes isn't playing.
What happened?
Ive been away this weekend but was able to listen to TMS up to India being bowled out for 350 odd yesterday lunchtime.
Just looked at the score this morning.....
520 to win, or 6 sessions...
I fully expect Cook to be out before the end of today. Jennings to get a hard fought 50, thus keeping his place for the next test. The rest to fold like a fat guy punched in the stomach.
Good graft by Mo (and Cook) yesterday. The rest of them were disappointing to say the least.
Buttler is having a good birthday. There were rumbles of trying him at 3 on pace-friendly pitches, but he's a great 7 to have. Bairstow could do with some runs.
Im glad Cook will be playing in this last test, hope he smashes a good 50 or even a 100 to go out in style.