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

[Jacob Smith]

Depends how low. If we get them for 120 then it’s worth it to have a chance. Any more than that and we’ll lose.

Get what you’re saying but at least it puts them kind of on the back foot. If they build another big innings they’re well and truly in control.

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

Everything at this point depends on getting Smith cheaply.

Big ask, eh?

 

[Bill the Blue]

Everything at this point depends on getting Smith cheaply.

Big ask, eh?

Good first 18 overs, however I think we need to avoid losing this one which isn't nailed on by any means at the moment and going shit or bust in the final test at the Oval.

 

[jimharri]

We really needed another couple back in the dressing room at this stage (one of them being Smith) to have a sniff. We need to get them out for less than 100. And even then, it would be a tall order.

 

[Dr Jacoby]

Our first change options aren’t anywhere near as good as Australia’s.

And why didn’t Archer bowl with such venom in the first innings?!

 

[MeatnSpudsMCFC]

We're looking shite again.

 

[Dr Jacoby]

Looking at the field, you’d think these two had put on 300 together.

 

[jimharri]

A hat trick wouldn't go amiss at this moment.

 

[MeatnSpudsMCFC]

This was the time we needed Archer steaming in. What is Root doing?

 

[RandomJ]

This was the time we needed Archer steaming in. What is Root doing?

Worst captain we have had in a long long time.

 

[Dr Jacoby]

This was the time we needed Archer steaming in. What is Root doing?

He bowled a 9 over spell, in which he seldom clocked under 90mph.

Why hasn’t Stokes bowled more?

 

[jay_mcfc]

He bowled a 9 over spell, in which he seldom clocked under 90mph.

Why hasn’t Stokes bowled more?

He’s injured, shoulder.

 

[jay_mcfc]

Our first change options aren’t anywhere near as good as Australia’s.

And why didn’t Archer bowl with such venom in the first innings?!

He was struggling with the wind so wanted to try to bowl a controlled line and length rather than fast.

There’s been nothing between these two teams except for that one session where England dropped three catches and got Smith out to a no ball. This is a 300 run wicket but those errors cost England 150-200 runs.

 

[jimharri]

Hopefully, they'll keep batting until teatime tomorrow.

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

After the trauma of Headingley they'll surely want to take the lead to about 380 before declaring. They don't actually have to win. They won't want to take the slightest risk of being beaten, though. As things stand, they still retain the Ashes.

 

[jimharri]

After the trauma of Headingley they'll surely want to take the lead to about 380 before declaring. They don't actually have to win. They won't want to take the slightest risk of being beaten, though. As things stand, they still retain the Ashes.

Be nice if it went to the last test. They are the better side (particularly with Smith in it), but if we can escape from OT with a draw, then you never know what might happen at The Oval.

 

[Indaparkside]

Be nice if it went to the last test. They are the better side (particularly with Smith in it), but if we can escape from OT with a draw, then you never know what might happen at The Oval.

Wishful thinking england will be 4/5 wickets down by lunch tomorrow. Australia's fast bowler will have a field day on that wicket.

 

[denislawsbackheel]

Anyone going tomorrow be advised I just got an update from metrolink that there will be no service to old Trafford tomorrow, Sunday, because of maintenance work.

 

[xgorton]

Watching Steve Smith fantastic,no interest in the England footy game.

 

[jimharri]

Wishful thinking england will be 4/5 wickets down by lunch tomorrow. Australia's fast bowler will have a field day on that wicket.

I know.