Doesn't matter - not worth risking a faster scoring rate for the sake of an extra point or two. Aim was just to bat the day out without losing too many wickets. We really shouldn't lose from here now.
Seems we miss Vince's runs and Abbas wickets supporting Abbot. The difference between 2nd and 8th say
I wouldn't be surprised if Warks were to be successful in their run chase. But if Worcs beat them - and if Essex beat Sussex, with us and Yorks both getting draws - then the bottom seven will be relatively compact.
Could have been worse. Could pay for days three and four of a county game, when you know a draw is the only outcome after five sessions
And he's duly now said that he thinks he'll be staying on with us during August, but he'll find out from the BCCI in the coming days.
I hope we can get him back next season as one of our overseas players in the CC. Quite amusing that it was pretty much a fluke that we signed him in the first place.
He's certainly been an excellent signing for us. It's a market that I can see being exploited by more and more counties in the coming years. Indians are the only ones who you know won't be impacted by franchise leagues such as the MLC and CPL. And obviously there's a wealth of talent. Sure, it means accepting not having them for the first two months of the season due to the IPL. But after that, outside of those who are called up for international duty, they're going to have good availability.
Re Felix Organ, He played for St Cross v Lymington in the Southern Premier recently. Top of the league clash. He got a ton and a 5 for.... as St Cross won by 170 to141.. Good to see the form continue..
I dropped 3 catches in a match at St Cross. I was usually confident of taking most catches that came my way but that day left a scar. I'd almost forgotten about it until you just mentioned it. Thanks.
Root has now gone past Dravid and Kallis on the all time Test run scorers leaderboard - up to 3rd. He may well end up in 2nd after the end of this Test....
Well done Felix, he's earned his place in the side for the next Championship game, batting at 7 or 8 again. Dawson can come in for Prest instead.
Stat from the Beeb test match coverage. Joe Root playing the reverse sweep in Test cricket: England 332-2 at lunch 194 attempts 298 runs 2 dismissals Average - 149.00
