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That's a sickener.

Brook moving into full heart attack mode.

Honestly, I think there are quite a few places in the US that applies to as well.

He had more than his fair share of bad luck in the last Ashes series, if I recall. it's good to have him have a bit better luck here.

Poor shot selection from Stokes as well. This partnership is critical now.

Brook not hanging around this morning then. ...and apparently neither is Pope.

"Nothing worse than a monster who thinks he's right with God." - Malcolm Reynolds, Firefly

Depending on the topic, it may well be more than that. In much more than one place, too.

I did say "most".

On the general topic, the whole US strike seems very controlled and calculated, but the thing about warfare is that it all seems planned and controlled - up until that moment it isn't.

This. And I'll add that the more nations in which the above ideas (particularly the anti-science part) have that power, the more at risk our species is of turning down a very, very dark road. Within the lifetimes of most people who contribute on here.

Repeated for emphasis.

Because direct discussion of certain areas of UK politics appear to be hot button matters that result in that, even if the discussion appears to be civil. Of course, I hope it's not the case here though.

Exactly, and I'll add that the effect of Reform winning in the UK will be broadly similar to what is going on now in the US. Do people really want a piece of that? Also, in b4 the lock.

Also, when was the last time Bumrah bowled three no balls in one over?

Come on Harry, focus. You're better than that.

That ball from Bumrah to Duckett just now was unreal.

That's reverse psychology that @Izzy would blush at

OK, perhaps I was wrong about there being mostly results in this series.

How about we call this system "GW"?

Poor way for it to end, really. Evidently a little more work to be done regarding mentality at the business end of big matches.

Knife edge match, this.

Well, they brought that innings to a close as quickly as could be expected. Opened up some more possibilities from here.

When Lehecka is serving like that first set, though...