England 2012 Cricket Thread

[PaulWinch again]

I worry about our middle order though, if Patel doesn't get anything in this game he needs to go as his bowling offers nothing and he is not a Test batsman.

[PaulWinch again]

Bloody hell Cook suddenly looks uneasy.

[PaulWinch again]

The frustrating thing is that we're batting well, but we should have had them out for under 250.

[Chris Smith]

Good game this. If these two see it out then it's been a good day, one wicket turns it back in their favour.

[PaulWinch again]

Indeed I worry about our next two batsmen.

[PaulWinch again]

Excellent day well done Cooky and KP.

[DrGonzo]

Fine performance today.  Such a shame about the last session yesterday.  If these 2 can get to lunch tomorrow we could be looking at a 50+ lead.  The pitch looks so different from when Monty and Swann were bowling on it.  For me Broad has to score some runs he owes us, let's hope Finn is fit for the next test.

[PaulWinch again]

We need to capitalise on this platform and get a 75-100 run lead. Broad is an odd one, because when he's firing he's very good. However at the minute he needs dropping and discovering some form at a lower level.

[Chris Smith]

First session tomorrow is pivotal, a couple of hours of KP could put is in control whereas 3-4 quick wickets and it's their game to lose.

[cheltenhamlion]

Agreed Chris. Let Cook stop around and do what he does for as long as possible. All eyes on an innings from KP however.

[paul_e]

Watching some highlights from this morning KP looked in fine form, another session like that and we'll be in a really strong position.  Need to work out a way to get 'the new wall' out of the way though.

[Whiney MacWhineface]

I love it. Ojha's turning it square, with bounce, and gets Patel with a corker. Next over from him Pietersen dumps him into the square leg stand the laps him round the corner without a care.

[Whiney MacWhineface]

Big mouth

[Proposition Joe]

England collapse  and the lead is 80-odd.  Unless we bowl them out for less than 100, India are red-hot favourites.  Rather a wasted opportunity, as we passed their score with only 4 down.

[OzVilla]

England collapse  and the lead is 80-odd.  Unless we bowl them out for less than 100, India are red-hot favourites.  Rather a wasted opportunity, as we passed their score with only 4 down.

So you don't think England can knock off any more than 20?

Really wouldn't want to chase much more than 150 so we need to be looking to bowl them out for under 230.

We are still favourites but the lead should be well over 100.