It was the anxiety to get to 50 that made him play that shot, the ball wasn't really there for him to drive. When you're approaching a landmark, you're so nervous that you play shots you normally wouldn't - and Jonny Bairstow has paid the price. It might also delay the taking of the second new ball.
on a positive note: At least england didn't send out a night watch man today and stokes and moeen got on with it. 120 for moeen ali now. at close 284/4
And there's everything wrong with cricket ... the only game where a draw is considered a good result or is a result to actively play for. What a load of ****e
England dont have enough to shout draw now. No after falling apart so many times but they should have enough to avoid an innings defeat again. 477 good score but weve failed to bowl them out consistently so we will see. Ideally it'd peter out to a bore draw now but well... can anyone see india getting less than england?
So england have a squeek of hope now. Kholi. If they can actually get a run of wickets this coyld even be a first innings lead of some sort
India 345-3.....................Rahul 181 n.o...........................draw unless England collapse in the 2nd Inns
Draw? Or an England 2nd innings collapse to hand India the win. Not been a great tour for England really... just haven't been able to take 20 wickets
India will declare i think tomorrow with hardly any lead to try get into england. I agree have both had only half decent batting with not really any full innings being great and only briefly threatening with the ball from one or two guys.
700 up ................Nair is through 250..............declaration imminent and England will face a few overs at the end of a tiring day
