Off Topic Cricket Thread

That was a beauty. No batsmen left now, so Pope needs to kick on.

 

Pope our only hope…

 

Not the worst morning so far. Nearly 50 runs for 2 wickets. Different pitch and conditions etc but the Lions got 600 and odd against these. Some of our batters need to look at the bigger picture.

 

S Africa have a lead of about 160. No idea why we persist with short balls to the tailenders. Pitch it right up and make them work. They generally aren't very good at that.

 

Lees and Crawley are both looking shaky, again.

 

That's the end of Crawley....need someone else.

 

2 down Crawley and Pope not going well

 

Just come in from taking kids out....checked score... switched off...

 

Pathetic.

 

Leach averages 100 at lords….

I know… grasping

 

The innings loss is top of the news on BBC

 

So so frustrating. Top order failure must be fixed.

 

If Root lucks out, nobody else can step up in his place

 

Agreed. But they’ve picked the same squad for 2 tests? Makes absolutely no sense. Crawley has been struggling for a long time. About time he was replaced. Need a proper opener. Someone who can just stay there. Regardless of scoring rate. Stay at the crease

 

Shambolic batting, really. Opening like that, every time, and you’re pushing water uphill.

crawley defo needs a break for his own sake.

 

Bairstow?

 

Been a decent morning so far.

 

Very decent, now.

23.4 overs

WICKET
Van der Dussen lbw b Stokes 16 (SA 76-5)

Rassie van der Dussen can count himself a little unlucky, perhaps, as his review is not overturned by the technology so the decision on the field stands.

It's fuller from Ben Stokes and where the ball pitched and height are both under scrutiny with the ball tracking.

Van der Dussen got a good stride in too, but he grimaces as he walks off from the middle. England are catching all the breaks today.

 

Its good they are in first!