I'm going to the first day of this test... was offered 5th day tickets but think the game will be finished by then...
jimmy is a bit of a div.. hope he knows where to run this time Pakistan have a bit of form at this gorund so i think england need to play spin very well and be patient. requires straight bat and hang on until they run out of steam.
other than the rankings then.... like... england need to win this one to catch up to pakistan? not sure after lords test we can catch up?
no sorry. After we lost at lords I was thinking we could not over take pakistan in the rankings. I know this is at the oval. So if we win this we can is what you are saying?
now now... reverse jinx is a myth. IMO its all about patience. IF england are willing to wait for bad balls pakistan just don't look like they are fit enough to last a full days bowling with just 4 bowlers. england can take the game away from pakistan i nthe later half of each innings. Pakistan need the pitch to turn i think.
We need a turning wicket (which the ECB won't allow) and a not so lush outfield, for reverse swing, we don't get that, I can see England piling on the runs!