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[Voll Blau]

Perfect launch pad for Lawrence to ease himself into Test cricket tomorrow.

[Corky]

Does anyone remember this?  

 

[Bert]

What a lovely morning of cricket that was. 

[Bert]

Also, has anyone watched “the test” on prime? 

[Guest Manini]

11 minutes ago, Bert said:

Also, has anyone watched “the test” on prime? 

Yes, it’s really good. 

[UpTheLeagueFox]

Wasn't sure which forum or subject to post this in but have gone for Cricket:

 

There is a player in the Leicester academy called Arlott-John.

 

One for the teenagers, there...

[Voll Blau]

Shame Lawrence didn't get a debut ton but looked very assured there. Promising.

[RonnieTodger]

Root has really got it in for Mendis  

[AKCJ]

That's up there with the most bizarre 15 minutes of test cricket i've seen haha

 

Root just bullied Mendis.

[StanSP]

Oh Mendis. What a position to field in

 

[Aus Fox]

The way Cummins is bowling here, India will be knocked over for less than 150 and before most of you wake up!

This comment could come back to haunt me as they are only 1 down at the time of posting.

I just think he is a great bowler when he gets going and he looks in the mood here.

[Voll Blau]

England will have this wrapped up today if Sri Lanka bat as poorly as they did first dig.

[StanSP]

3 hours ago, Aus Fox said:

The way Cummins is bowling here, India will be knocked over for less than 150 and before most of you wake up!

This comment could come back to haunt me as they are only 1 down at the time of posting.

I just think he is a great bowler when he gets going and he looks in the mood here.

Don't mind the rain though

 

If we come away with a draw (albeit rain-affected) with the players we have out I'll be very happy). 

[StanSP]

1 minute ago, Voll Blau said:

England will have this wrapped up today if Sri Lanka bat as poorly as they did first dig.

Innings victory surely on the cards. Can't see SL get their score anywhere near England's total. 

[RowlattsFox]

Great to see Root back in the big runs. Batting line up always looks quite weak without Stokes in it. 

 

Sri Lanka showing how badly they batted first innings. 

[Voll Blau]

9 hours ago, StanSP said:

Innings victory surely on the cards. Can't see SL get their score anywhere near England's total. 

They looked much better today. Good to see as we need a competitive opposition in the lead up to the series against India.

 

Not that I can see anything other than you thrashing us over there at present.

[Silebyfox_89]

We've lacked a decent spinner since Graeme Swann, we won't win in India unless we start bowling more attacking lines and with more consistancy.

[Voll Blau]

Just seen Washington Sundar's no-look sweep for six off Lyon. 

[StanSP]

Did anyone hear Aggers earlier this morning ? 

Hasaranga got out to a Leach ball and a Root catch... 

 

 

 

A replay is shown and Aggers thinks it's live coverage of Perera getting out to the same kind of delivery and catch

 

[StanSP]

1 hour ago, Voll Blau said:

Just seen Washington Sundar's no-look sweep for six off Lyon. 

A thing of beauty. And not just cos it was Lyon... 

 

 

In for an interesting couple of days to end this game and series. Not sure what Australia will see as a competitive or unrealistic target to set. And when do they put us in to bat again/how long do they bat for? Very impressed with our resilience shown this series. Usually what can happen is that we collapse, morale goes down and it mentally affects us for the rest of the game/series. Lower order batting especially last night was good.

 

 

Do you think your game with SL will end in a draw? I've been very surprised with how they've come back in the 2nd innings and take the lead. 

[Corky]

2 minutes ago, StanSP said:

Do you think your game with SL will end in a draw? I've been very surprised with how they've come back in the 2nd innings and take the lead. 

They are 60-odd ahead with one wicket remaining, avoiding a huge partnership now we should cruise it.

[StanSP]

2 minutes ago, Corky said:

They are 60-odd ahead with one wicket remaining, avoiding a huge partnership now we should cruise it.

Yeah thought they were only 6 down, never mind

 

[RowlattsFox]

Not a good start for Sibley's test against spin. 

[UniFox21]

We're really trying to **** this up 

[StanSP]

49 minutes ago, Corky said:

They are 60-odd ahead with one wicket remaining, avoiding a huge partnership now we should cruise it.

'Should' being the operative word ...