The Cricket Thread 2016

[PaulWinch again]

I think we're struggling now, we need another break through.

[PaulWinch again]

Another key wicket for Mo.

[PaulWinch again]

It's turning a lot now, which might be a bit of a worry for us.

[Richard E]

I think we're struggling now, we need another break through.

Looks like your post did the trick!

You next need to post "I think we're struggling now, we need Cook to get 600 not out."

[thick_mike]

Ouch!

[PaulWinch again]

Excellent from England to knock them over for 378. Ali bowled really well this morning. Now come on batters, do your job.

[Dr Butler]

Excellent from England to knock them over for 378. Ali bowled really well this morning. Now come on batters, do your job.

yep just seen the score for today 97/6....that is a really great effort from the England bowlers.

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[Villan For Life]

That was an excellent session for England with Pakistan losing 96-6 today. Ali bowled well and has become the 4th fastest English spinner to 50 wickets, Swann and Panesar got to 50 wickets quicker.

I like Ali but he's an average spinner. What he does have, and this will keep him in the side, is an uncanny knack of taking wickets.

If we bat sensibly Pakistan are there for the taking. Their batsmen get themselves in and play rash shots and gift their wickets. They had a good start yesterday and probably edged day one. A strong morning session has changed that.

[Villan For Life]

Wonderful catch to get rid of Ali. Lightning reflexes from Masood at short leg.

[PaulWinch again]

Annoying to lose Mo that quick.

[PaulWinch again]

Oh dear, Bell providing his usual stablity at 3. We're in trouble now.

[PaulWinch again]

I know he got 60 odd in the last game, but Bell hasn't looked to have any rhythm or anything for a long time. I just wonder how long he can keep his place, especially as we have Taylor waiting in the wings.

[lovejoy]

Good old Bell, always reliable in a crisis.

[Villan For Life]

I know he got 60 odd in the last game, but Bell hasn't looked to have any rhythm or anything for a long time. I just wonder how long he can keep his place, especially as we have Taylor waiting in the wings.

Taylor should play in the next test.

[PaulWinch again]

Excellent from Cook and Root, but I feel we need a big big partnership from them.