******Cricket Thread******

[mat]

Root scored 8 centuries in his last year as captain, not quite sure how you've decided him scoring 2 without the captaincy has been a reversion.

He looks more relaxed not thinking about anything else.

Cook was the same when he played a couple of tests after stepping down.

Nearly there now.

A lot better team innings than I expected.

Be surprised if the last wicket stand gets a small lead.

 

[domalino]

He looks more relaxed not thinking about anything else.

Cook was the same when he played a couple of tests after stepping down.

Nearly there now.

A lot better team innings than I expected.

Be surprised if the last wicket stand gets a small lead.

I'll agree he looks happier, but I don't think you can say his batting has improved when he was already hitting centuries every other innings - and carrying the team compeltely.

 

[domalino]

Seeing jimmy slog sweep is fun but all they are doing here is making a win less likely.

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

It's not a collapse when you're trying to smack the ball about at 527/7.

How about at 516/5 to 530/9?

It might not be as crucial as collapsing at 100, but losing 14/4 is a collapse, however you look at it.

 

[waspish]

Leach be licking his lips

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

Leach be licking his lips

Because it’s nearly lunchtime?

 

[andyhinch]

539 all out, I’ll take that, still a chance of a result.

 

[domalino]

How about at 516/5 to 530/9?

It might not be as crucial as collapsing at 100, but losing 14/4 is a collapse, however you look at it.

Not when the alternative is declaring.

They know they need a full day to chase NZ who will probably set them 300ish. So they went out and started slogging because time was more important than anything.

 

[Don Karleone]

Perfect start

 

[The Light Was Yellow Sir]

How about at 516/5 to 530/9?

It might not be as crucial as collapsing at 100, but losing 14/4 is a collapse, however you look at it.

Losing wickets going for quick runs is really not a collapse.