Not to jinx things, but England looking ok here. Entirely possible the 444 is in danger of being smashed.
Something is broken when a team can score a test match score in 50 overs.
Agreed. If this is Australia's true level then they should let them go back to cheating just for the sake of an even contest.
Aside from us being shit, I think something is completely broken with the pitch too.
It's a very nice day in Brum today - I'm off into town for a dino dig with the kids. I fully expect India to be 2 down tops at the end of play.
Anyone who was in the previous cricket thread will be well aware of my incredible ability to jinx and anti-jinx cricket without really trying.
Anyone who was in the previous cricket thread will be well aware of my incredible ability to jinx and anti-jinx cricket without really trying.
300 3rd wicket partnership?
England have been crying out for a left arm pace bowler for years; desperately needed variation, four right arm seamers is asking for trouble. We've always looked better equipped; Sidebottom and Illot in previous years always did well, so hopefully Curran can get some good experience against a decent Indian batting line-up.
I've done my work for today, Kohli is much harder work.
so hopefully Curran can get some good experience against a decent Indian batting line-up.
Yep, great innings by Kohli. England's sloppiness in the field has cost them a good 50-100 runs. We'll need to knuckle down tomorrow and grind out a minimum 270 to stand a chance.
*stands up and turns around, raises beers aloft*
Come on Curran. Get a nice 50 to make the match last a bit.
This one could be all over today, annoying if you have tickets for the weekend.
Kohli is the key. I get the feeling he really wants this win and will stick around to see it through. He comes across as a very determined man.
There's a fair amount of cloud and humidity here in Brum (same forecast for tomorrow); so perfect for the English bowlers. But Kohli has the ability to score the runs himself...Why isn't anyone being aggressive? Get some runs on the board.
Seems to me the pitch is kinda difficult to play on with all the swing.
Already 5 down. Indians kinda choke in these situations.There's a fair amount of cloud and humidity here in Brum (same forecast for tomorrow); so perfect for the English bowlers. But Kohli has the ability to score the runs himself...