England v India

I went to argue that it’s a different England…. But it simply isn’t. Joe Root aside, our batting isn’t there. I think. Burns &Hameed will get it together but they’re still in the infancy of their test careers. This pressure on Hameed is too early fir him IMO and he’ll struggle.

on the plus side, they are the number 1 test team in the world for a reason

 

Ha’way England. Early wickets needed today.

 

Woakes leading the way, enjoying his return, we need to get a third wicket this morning to be right back in it.

 

Some good bowling here

 

Got him yes

 

Get in there! bye bye Kohli

 

Great shot of Kohli tantrum

 

Game is right in the balance now.

 

I’d still make India favourites at this stage but it’s very close. Crucial next hour coming up

 

What kind of review was that! What a waste.

 

Terrible review

 

Huge session ahead. Come on England

 

I'm sick of sayng it mate but Roots captaincy holds us back. Why he has persisted with Ali so long when he isn't even troubling the batsmen in the slightest is anybody's guess. Utterly ridiculous but that's Root for you, he has to be stubborn when it's going wrong hoping that a miracle will happen and his decision will be validated. I don't even think Ali has bowled a maiden, yet.

 

Ali - 22 overs, no maidens, 98 runs - 1 wicket.

Nearly 5 an over in test cricket. No maidens so no batsmen being tied down and Root continues with him. His decision is literally letting India go into cruise control during a crucial part of the game

 

Can see nothing but a massive defeat for England now. We are not good chasers on test matches

 

Game has gone for England.

 

Joke by Ali in the field there. He could have walked across and took the bails off himself.

 

Some cracking shots from Thakur here

 

We are going to be lucky to get a draw!