The International Cricket Thread

[paul_e]

But it wouldn't be indoors if there are no sides on my lovely big top.

There would still be concerns about the impact it would have on swing bowling and you'd still need lights.

[olaftab]

But it wouldn't be indoors if there are no sides on my lovely big top.

The scientific answer is it’s just. Not. Cricket.

[PaulWinch again]

Not a great start.

[paul_e]

If I was being slightly cynical I'd say it's convenient for them that Labuschange is needing some attention on his hand.

[PaulWinch again]

Marsh and Labuschange look very secure.

[Villan For Life]

Need something to happen here and soon. If the weather closes in we need to make the most of our time out in the middle.

[PaulWinch again]

They look very secure at the moment.

[PaulWinch again]

Come on Jimmy it’s time to turn up.

[edgysatsuma89]

To Andy Burnham after his recent plea for Ashes tests for Manchester, this is why it’s a bad idea.

Saw a stat yesterday that there have been more missed days of ashes cricket in Sydney (25) than Manchester (24). The whole country is wet, it wouldn't have made a difference where it was played.

[Villan For Life]

How long before Stokes risks his knee and has a bowl? He’s exactly the kind of bowler who makes things happen.

[PaulWinch again]

We just need to make sure we’re not searching too much.

[Villan For Life]

Woakes has been off for a while now which is concerning.

An hour in and it’s all a bit flat, the ball was reversing yesterday but that’s not happening much so far today, I imagine that the damp outfield will be affecting the ball and affecting any reverse swing.

[PaulWinch again]

It’s very flat. Can’t see a wicket coming at the moment.

[PaulWinch again]

Broad is bowling poorly.

[Risso]

Anderson has been an utter waste of space for this entire match.