The International Cricket Thread

[paul_e]

Those comments by Bairstow about proving people wrong in the last test now sound hollow and he appears to have proved people right. He was excellent in the last test but better let that speak for itself rather than make yourself look a plum. That being said, the conditions are tough.

Indeed, it all looks a bit Bruce-ian.

[manic-road]

Woakes is having a big slice of luck today.

[Gareth]

Just me that can see Aussie batting for two days now and Root having to turn his arm over for 30 overs to let the seamers rotate?

[Villan For Life]

Important runs from the lower order.

[PaulWinch again]

Right turn up Anderson - your time to do a job.

[PaulWinch again]

Mo’s injury is a blow.

[paul_e]

Mo’s injury is a blow.

Massive, looked like there was already a decent amount of spin to be found so he will have a big part to play here if the injury doesn't stop it.

[PaulWinch again]

Really sloppy start. Need to pull ourselves together.

[Villafirst]

Far too gung ho again. I thought in the last test they were more cautious. Some reckless shot selections today.

[Gareth]

Bravo Chris Woakes!

[PaulWinch again]

Needed that. Get into them.

[Jon Crofts]

Bet Broad is gutted he didn’t get Warner again!

[PaulWinch again]

Looking pretty grim at the moment.

[PaulWinch again]

Going to need a big morning.

[Risso]

Tuffers - “I fancy Anderson to do really well on this wicket.”

Distinct lack of wickets from James Anderson.