Yep disaster for us

Hopefully not a series defining moment this.

Just looked at the met office. Might not start until 4 or 5

Root has basically chose to bowl first based on the weather for the first hour of day 1.

Shows his complete lack of confidence in our batting and possibly even his own at the moment.

comment by TCM (U8959)
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Shows his complete lack of confidence in our batting and possibly even his own at the moment.
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That's the problem. With no Smith you could see either side getting bowled out in a session

Iv got a wedding to go to later. Going at 2:15. I was expecting to enjoy the cricket until then but looks like that was wishful thinking.

Play starts at 12:20 with lunch at 1:30. Bloody lunch after 1 hour and 10 mins

comment by Everywhere you go always take Lamela with you. Mopo's #1 fan. (U7905)
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comment by TCM (U8959)
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Shows his complete lack of confidence in our batting and possibly even his own at the moment.
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That's the problem. With no Smith you could see either side getting bowled out in a session
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Sandy would have a field day if this test finished in 4 sessions

Sorry 12:10

comment by Bake 'em away toys (U7303)
posted 6 seconds ago
Play starts at 12:20 with lunch at 1:30. Bloody lunch after 1 hour and 10 mins
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Bet they still have a drinks break too

comment by TCM (U8959)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Bake 'em away toys (U7303)
posted 6 seconds ago
Play starts at 12:20 with lunch at 1:30. Bloody lunch after 1 hour and 10 mins
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Bet they still have a drinks break too


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hydration is important

will be disappointed if they get over 200

rory burns could regret shaving

Has to be Broad and Woakes imo

It'll defo be broad and archer, but yes it should be woakes

Broad is bowling.

archer with the 2nd over

Pleased don't make this a "nearly" session.

Would love to get Warner early especially as Smith isn’t there

comment by Phe'ndombele (U20037)
posted 14 minutes ago
comment by TCM (U8959)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Bake 'em away toys (U7303)
posted 6 seconds ago
Play starts at 12:20 with lunch at 1:30. Bloody lunch after 1 hour and 10 mins
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Bet they still have a drinks break too


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hydration is important
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I get that but it's obviously a cool day and they're going to be playing for an hour and 20 minutes. A drinks break which will probably wipe out 2 overs shouldn't be required.

those are the 2 best opening spell balls ive seen from archer

comment by Phe'ndombele (U20037)
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those are the 2 best opening spell balls ive seen from archer
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Agree. Last one too leg side but only slightly.

Root's use of Woakes has been odd in this series.

That's a superb delivery Broad.