Off Topic The Goodhand Arms

That does surprise me: As number 6, he should've been expecting to be batting at about 11.30 with our form at the moment.

 

And people were complaining KPs average was dropping in tests and he'd lost it... Wonder what the averages are for England openers recently... Did I read Bell has 2 runs in last 4 innings?

 

Good partnership this from Root and Stokes though. Hopefully we can keep this going.

 

Root very nearly lbw.

 

Counter attacking cricket from England, 69 partnership at better than a run a ball, but these two need to go on for a lot longer yet.

 

Really fascinating to watch and hear the review process. Makes perfect sense, and there can be no accusations of wrong doing. Impressive.

 

Andrew Strauss being interviewed at lunch on Sky for anyone interested.

 

50 up for Root.

 

As usual, Root is digging us out of the ****.

 

Imagine where we would be without Root at the moment. Stokes playing well as well

 

100 partnership for Root and Stokes - both played brilliantly.

 

Stokes now motoring on, and just 11 shy of his century.

 

Stokes has 89 off 81 balls!

 

Stokes bowled on 91.

 

Real shame for Stokes. Deserved a century.

 

Crazy way to get out after playing so well.

 

Well, he shouldn't have left a ball that was heading for his off stump.

 

Bugger. Joe Root caught behind on 98 going for a big slog. Great knock, but we needed him to stay in.

 

I`m in Zante on a week`s holiday - just found out the hotel proprietoress is Skates fan, and originates from Fareham. Talk about holiday from hell.

 

Sounds like a challenge for some Missionary work here.