Australia 171-6 at close, a lead of 283. A fine spell of bowling by Stokes keeping the lid on. All doom and gloom from the commentators (Boycott going to town) and people texting to say how disgusted they are with the England performance. Not looking good.
I remember taking a bet in a pub on this day, an annoying twat slagging off England and individual players. Although I didn’t truly believe it myself I took the bet that England would win. He still hasn’t paid up and I’ve seen him since.
At last a bit of a partnership. England 90 for 2 at tea, with Root and Denly going quite well. Shane Warne might regret checking out of his hotel this morning.
England 156 for 3 at the close of day 3. A battling 50 from Denly and 75 not out from Root has given England a glimmer of hope. Another 203 needed, but England's best two batsmen are at the crease and it's Headingley. Maybe.
Just took a look back at the thread from last year, quite funny. Here's a quote from Yorkshire R's.... Going today hoping for some quick wickets then its going to be the Stokes show aka Botham at Headingley 1981
Doable but need root and Denly to go big......Will be a miracle if we pull this off....Aussies still favourites...
Denly was out last night, mate. Here's a post I made at the time...….. Who'd have thought it - a day of proper test cricket! Excellent from Denly, brilliant from Root, and a highly significant (hopefully) 2 off 50 balls (!) from Stokes. Tomorrow might just be special.
