The Cricket Thread 2013

[taylorsworkrate]

The thing that does worry me is that the scores have gone up in each innings. I suppose that's probably more to do with how poorly England batted on day one though. From 150 for 2 they should really have got 350. It would be game over then

[taylorsworkrate]

Bresnan playing a gem of an innings here

[Monty]

I'm starting to wonder if Bresnan didn't come in as a nightwatchman but is in fact above Prior on merit.

[DrGonzo]

I'm worried that Siddle's cheeks are shrinking....

[paul_e]

I'm starting to wonder if Bresnan didn't come in as a nightwatchman but is in fact above Prior on merit.

I said that yesterday.  I'd trust Bresnan more agianst the new ball and I'm convinced that was in their thinking.  If it had been Jimmy then it was a nightwatchman, I don't think it's fair on Bres to call him one.

[taylorsworkrate]

I'm starting to wonder if Bresnan didn't come in as a nightwatchman but is in fact above Prior on merit.

He's certainly looked the better batsman in this series! I'd have expected Prior to have contributed at least once in 4 matches, but he's had an awful series with the bat, and hasn't looked too sharp with the gloves either. He's a class act though and will surely come back to form in Australia where the quicker pitches should suit him

[Brend'Watkins]

Come on Bres', get your 50 now.

[taylorsworkrate]

Well that hour had pretty much everything a cricket lover could wish for. Some brilliant new ball bowling from Harris, and some crunching shots in a counter attack. That's why this is the best sport in the world

[PaulWinch again]

Bresnan has done very well with the bat, but he needs to back it up with his bowling.

[DB]

C'mon, a nice 300 lead would be great.

[taylorsworkrate]

Bollocks

[PaulWinch again]

Well played Bres.

[Brend'Watkins]

Disappointing way to go but a very good knock nevertheless.

[taylorsworkrate]

Yeah very important cameo given the match situation

[PeterWithesShin]

Yeah very important cameo given the match situation

Word Up.