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meeesh
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Just a few runs out
gordondaviesmoustache
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Great day’s cricket, that.
Where did this aggression come from ? England players right back in their faces and rightly so
I still feel England are still 2nd fav, but if we can get Carse fired back up and Archer and Stokes help at the other end you never know
I still feel England are still 2nd fav, but if we can get Carse fired back up and Archer and Stokes help at the other end you never know
I said yesterday it feels like an old test match of the 1980s, when the crowd at lords are pumped up well it must be good
England is still behind the 8 ball and didn't get enough runs, but india don't like it up 'em
Archer, you can understand, but Woakes i dont get it ??
meeesh
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It ain’t over yet
jimharri
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I'll take it.
until we lose tomorrow
M18CTID
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Not often you see Lords bouncing like that at a test match! I know I’m being greedy but I would’ve liked to see them 5 down tonight. I’d have taken that score at the start of India’s innings though.
It hasn’t been over all match, not that you’d guess that reading on here ;)
jimharri
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Shush.
jimharri
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Imagine if we'd got another 50-75 runs. You'd still have to fancy India. But a quick wicket or 4 in the morning, and you never know.
Lovebitesandeveryfing
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Well now, this is interesting. England have got a sniff, but I still think it's in India's hands. Rahul still there, Pant to come in. They could steer them home. The morning session is key.
Anyway, as usual, and at the risk of boringly repeating myself — there is nothing, but absolutely nothing, as absorbing as a test match that goes to the fifth day with both sides not giving an inch, and the result still in the balance.
(And incidentally, I'd maintain that view over any other sport, speaking purely for myself. Yes, even footie. The complexities of a sport that has matches played over five days — weather, pitch, players, and other variables — are byzantine. I've tried explaining that fascination to Americans and the French. Can't be done. They just don't get it).
Anyway, as usual, and at the risk of boringly repeating myself — there is nothing, but absolutely nothing, as absorbing as a test match that goes to the fifth day with both sides not giving an inch, and the result still in the balance.
(And incidentally, I'd maintain that view over any other sport, speaking purely for myself. Yes, even footie. The complexities of a sport that has matches played over five days — weather, pitch, players, and other variables — are byzantine. I've tried explaining that fascination to Americans and the French. Can't be done. They just don't get it).
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I would have picked him like England have because of his history at lords! And looking at him with the bowl and bat this series for me he is done 35 shit away and usually decent at home!
A reprieve would be if he bowls India out tomorrow morning
The question is, can England Bowl well enough to win ? Make them make the mistakes by bowling good lines and make them play, The wicket offers you a chance with its uneven bounce, so its all about getting it right and no gifts