Seems rather typical that we're putting in (finally) a strong 4 day performance yet at the same time the weather seems to be getting fruity.....be annoying if we miss out on points due to rain!
This bowl first, chase anything Bazbollocks stuff does my head in. Old Trafford is always good for batting first up then deteriorates as the game goes on.
Heard really interesting stat brow the start of this test.. I think this is correct. No team that has ever won the toss and decided to bowl has ever won a test at OT...
if someone offered me a draw.....and I was on 80 off not out, I'd decline the offer too! Another test where you feel the pitch wasn't quite good enough, too hard to take wickets again, batting on the 5th day shouldn't be that comfortable
Bit harsh on Bethell, oh, you mean Woakes... Get to close of play none down, rest up and go for it tomorrow.
Crawley does tend to be a bit static, very little feet movement to a few today. Could have easily edged a couple before he was bowled.
I think another couple to fall, but a bit of nudging and nurdling and some legs byes should get us there - just.
