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Stokes is one hell of a cricketer really.

Joffras 1st over was the fastest in the series so far. We need him fit for the winter.

They are regretting it already

Smith needs to be moved up the bloody order. Definitely ahead of Stokes.

Bloody hell

Another good test match brewing up. I'm worried about Stokes' injury though, and I hope it doesn't mean Archer gets over bowled and ruined.

That's an uncharacteristically normal session of cricket for England.

He's talking about sheff wed isn't he?

Can we just get the **** on with it?

I'm enjoying this tournament. ..meanwhile what's happening in the Billion Dollar shit show world cup of teams that can be arsed to turn up and don't need the money, that FIFA seems so fond of? Genuinely I do not care.

Never been happier to be proved wrong!

Water really does sort out the men from the boys. And whilst I hate to admit it, Max is a different gravy.

I don't understand this at all. Standing start at least.

Bloody ridiculous starting behind the safety car. I'm all for safety - but **** me!

Only 55 overs to go!

That is true. If I was the opposing captain I would have batted England right out of the game, because I would fear their potential. As I have said up thread - I just don't know what they are capable of! This is a great series - and the Ashes is going to be even better.

Be a bloody miracle if England don't lose this. Madder things have happened though. Slim chance of rain tomorrow.

I think gill was quite wise to take any chance for an England win completely out of the equation. Gives the bowling side complete freedom to try anything.

I'll be celebrating it like a win.

This England side have made me look a fool too many times - I just don't know what they are capable of. But it is extraordinary that they haven't declared yet.

Yes - they are scared of England.With some justification tbf.

When Stokes was out, I thought England didn't stand a snowball's chance in hell. Now I'm seriously entertaining thoughts that we might win it.

Awesome innings Smith. Now make it a double!

Shame drinks came when they did. Smith was in the zone! Still is it seems!

I hope you are right, it will be one hell of a test match if you are!