The Cricket Thread 2013

[Chris Smith]

This is ridiculous from Root, he needs to dig in.

I reckon him and his brother are switching clothes at each interval, that's why he/they still looks so fresh.

He/they can cut out all that smiling as well, don't they realise it's a serious business?

[Chris Jameson]

He/they can cut out all that smiling as well, don't they realise it's a serious business?

Sickening isn't it, he's not supposed to enjoy it.

[Villan For Life]

What a good day for England.

Bresnan & Root played sensibly and batted the Aussies out of the game. Then Bell & Root ground them into the dirt.

Delighted to see such a big hundred from Root; he will be a mainstay of the England side for many years to come. Listening to Messrs Boycott & Vaughan on TMS, Root is the first in a long line of similar players from the Yorkshire Academy. Vaughan has been raving about Root for a couple of years and if there are more like him then we should be in for a good strong batting line up in the years to come.

[olaftab]

Why are England still batting?

[Villan For Life]

Why are England still batting?

I reckon it's about the mental disintegration of the Aussies. It's the kind of thing that they did to us in successive series over the best part of 20 years so it's nice to see them on the receiving end.

Plus there's still 2 days to go!

[Chris Smith]

Why are England still batting?

I reckon it's about the mental disintegration of the Aussies. It's the kind of thing that they did to us in successive series over the best part of 20 years so it's nice to see them on the receiving end.

Plus there's still 2 days to go!

It's also been back to back tests, letting the bowlers put their feet up for the day is a sensible move.

[KevinGage]

Monumental knock from young Root, only thing better than getting a hundred at Lords in the Ashes is to get a daddy hundred.

Should put an end to the debate about opening partnerships for a while.

[LeeB]

Can we now start talking about how we should reduce the number of tests we give Australia, as they clearly are not up to scratch?

Please?

[spangley1812]

I have been at work all day and on the way home TMS said KP is injured ?? is anyone able to update me on this please, I would be very grateful..

[fredm]

I have been at work all day and on the way home TMS said KP is injured ?? is anyone able to update me on this please, I would be very grateful..

Calf strain. Won't field in this match and very doubtful for Old Trafford

[spangley1812]

I have been at work all day and on the way home TMS said KP is injured ?? is anyone able to update me on this please, I would be very grateful..

Calf strain. Won't field in this match and very doubtful for Old Trafford

Cheers fredm........How has he got a calf strain ?? He hasnt batted for long and seemed fine when he took that catch to close the Aussie's 1st innings anyway who to replace him I would go James Taylor as if you bring back Compton it means moving Root

[bertlambshank]

I have been at work all day and on the way home TMS said KP is injured ?? is anyone able to update me on this please, I would be very grateful..

I think he has strained his ego.

[Villan For Life]

I have been at work all day and on the way home TMS said KP is injured ?? is anyone able to update me on this please, I would be very grateful..

Calf strain. Won't field in this match and very doubtful for Old Trafford

Cheers fredm........How has he got a calf strain ?? He hasnt batted for long and seemed fine when he took that catch to close the Aussie's 1st innings anyway who to replace him I would go James Taylor as if you bring back Compton it means moving Root

There's a few days before the 3rd test so he's got time to recover.

I wonder if Morgan is ahead of Taylor?

[spangley1812]

I have been at work all day and on the way home TMS said KP is injured ?? is anyone able to update me on this please, I would be very grateful..

Calf strain. Won't field in this match and very doubtful for Old Trafford

Cheers fredm........How has he got a calf strain ?? He hasnt batted for long and seemed fine when he took that catch to close the Aussie's 1st innings anyway who to replace him I would go James Taylor as if you bring back Compton it means moving Root

There's a few days before the 3rd test so he's got time to recover.

I wonder if Morgan is ahead of Taylor?

I am fairly certain Morgan is injured......He broke a finger in the Champions Trophy and I dont think he is fit yet and he isnt playing for Middlesex currently

[Villan For Life]

I have been at work all day and on the way home TMS said KP is injured ?? is anyone able to update me on this please, I would be very grateful..

Calf strain. Won't field in this match and very doubtful for Old Trafford

Cheers fredm........How has he got a calf strain ?? He hasnt batted for long and seemed fine when he took that catch to close the Aussie's 1st innings anyway who to replace him I would go James Taylor as if you bring back Compton it means moving Root

There's a few days before the 3rd test so he's got time to recover.

I wonder if Morgan is ahead of Taylor?

I am fairly certain Morgan is injured......He broke a finger in the Champions Trophy and I dont think he is fit yet and he isnt playing for Middlesex currently

I didn't know that.

Taylor it is then.