England 2012 Cricket Thread

[Chris Smith]

Forgot this started today, just put it on to see Broad remove Ali's off stump.

Nice to see Monty back in the side,

[mj]

Villastreams showed the last test but can't get anything on today, having to settle with the TMS commentary.  Sounds like a good positive start from the bowlers today.

[TheTimVilla]

With a bit of luck, we could be batting before the close... Famous last words, I know. Broad's bowling well.

[PaulWinch again]

We need to break this partnership, we've bowled well but I think we open the door once the next wicket falls.

[mj]

The fella from Villastreams has just pushed a big green button somewhere 'cos it's now working. *grabs coffee, puts feet up*

[PaulWinch again]

Anderson needs to up his game a bit, the other bowlers have all shown a bit of threat.

[PaulWinch again]

That was a bad drop Jimmy, let's hope it isn't too costly.

[Villan For Life]

I'm surprised at Monty is being bowled more than Swann.

Monty hasn't played a test since the 1st Ashes test in 2009. Before the start of this tour Swann was rated as the best spinner in test cricket. It's a strange one.

[Dave Cooper please]

Doing okay here, would be even better if we hadn't dropped four catches!
Broad is bowling a great spell here, made even better because the wicket is as flat as a witch's tit.

[TheTimVilla]

Strauss' was the worst one.

Anyway, 243 for 7. Not bad.

[Chris Smith]

Our day now I think, well bowled Swanny.

[PaulWinch again]

It's probably just about our day, but the dropped catches are really poor and costly.

[Dave Cooper please]

It's probably just about our day, but the dropped catches are really poor and costly.

And unusual for this England team.

[PaulWinch again]

It's really important we knock them over quickly in the morning, ideally for under 280. We don't want them getting 300 +.

[Dave Cooper please]

We'll be batting last on what could be a very worn, turning pitch, we have got to get a first innings lead of 100+.