ENG v IND 3rd test

[Marvanelli]

Well we've got past 300 which I was starting to doubt when Woakes went.

 

[BoroJake]

Smith is an excellent batsman

 

[Otto42]

Once one of these are out can’t see Joffey or Bash hanging around. Wouldn’t be surprised to see England bowling before lunch.

 

[DanBoro4499]

We'll be fine. Big hundred from smith and a 50 for Carse.

Then a 10 ball 30 from Archer.

 

[naively_optimistic]

This is smart batting by Smith and Carse - India have spread the field and England picking off singles and ticking board over - no risks

 

[On The Bob]

Smith has got to 30 in no time at all, it’s exactly the reason he shouldn’t ever bat higher than 6 or 7. His game is ideal for this scenario.

Always remember years ago when The Aussies would go 5 down. Gilchrist would come out with the counter punch. Massively important position in the middle to lower order.

 

[Alan_Breck]

Is it right, and in the spirit of the game, that Bumrah takes so many rest-breaks then comes straight back into the attack?

#UTB

 

[naively_optimistic]

Smith has got to 30 in no time at all, it’s exactly the reason he shouldn’t ever bat higher than 6 or 7. His game is ideal for this scenario.

Always remember years ago when The Aussies would go 5 down. Gilchrist would come out with the counter punch. Massively important position in the middle to lower order.

Exactly

 

[BoroJake]

Ball was doing loads and then they changed it after 10 overs and are crying about it

 

[t4tomo]

Is it right, and in the spirit of the game, that Bumrah takes so many rest-breaks then comes straight back into the attack?

#UTB

there are rules that if you are off so more than x overs you cant comeback and bowl for y. He will be very careful not to breach x. a lot of quick bowlers do it, on a day like today I dont blame them

 

[motownjunk]

Ball was doing loads and then they changed it after 10 overs and are crying about it

I find some of India's tactics baffling. England a bit on the ropes but they change the ball when its turning round corners and then spread the field and stop attacking.

 

[B_G]

Been a really good partnership. Steadied the ship and quickly put up 50.
I think India will be annoyed they've let it get away from them a bit when they had us right on the ropes.

 

[Norman_Conquest]

Just saw this on the BBC Cricket website regarding Curtis Campher taking 5 wickets in 5 ball’s in the Irish T20. I know the level isn’t great, but that takes some doing.

Curtis Campher: Ireland international takes five wickets in five balls for Munster Reds

Ireland international Curtis Campher becomes the first male player to take five wickets from five balls in a professional match.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[naively_optimistic]

Been a really good partnership. Steadied the ship and quickly put up 50.
I think India will be annoyed they've let it get away from them a bit when they had us right on the ropes.

It’s their own fault - poor tactics…..Gill spread the field thinking Smith and Carse would smash everything….. they just picked off singles lol

 

[thaitees]

This ball change crack is farcical..needs to be the umpires decision and instigated by them. Starting to resemble football with players whinging in the ref/umpires ear.

 

[Lefty]

This years Duke balls seem to have problems.

 

[Norton_Nomad]

The whole ball change fiasco was instigated by Siraj when they were on top and Bumrah was unplayable. Since then they’ve looked hapless.

 

[Chris_Boro]

This years Duke balls seem to have problems.

Must have sold loads though. The owner of the manufacturer also wants the ball change after 60 overs too. Wonder why.

 

[Muttley]

This years Duke balls seem to have problems.

I haven't been paying attention I thought we were using the kookaburra ball?

 

[Chris_Boro]

I haven't been paying attention I thought we were using the kookaburra ball?

Only for the last two rounds of County games.