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[StanSP]

If, and it's still a big IF, we win this, I expect the celebration police will be out in force at India fans. As if retaining the trophy and saving a series means nothing... 

[CL Fox]

I would say I cant believe this but I absolutely can. You just knew this series was going to give us one more swing.

[StanSP]

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Edited 3 August 2025 by StanSP

[trabuch]

3 minutes ago, StanSP said:

Woah. 

 

Root is gone. 

As I feared. Took a bit longer than I expected, but I could see it coming.

[StanSP]

Just now, trabuch said:

As I feared. Took a bit longer than I expected, but I could see it coming.

Genuinely didn't see it coming! I thought if there's any way we'd win the match it's be because his partners would be out... 

[AKCJ]

Just now, StanSP said:

If, and it's still a big IF, we win this, I expect the celebration police will be out in force at India fans. As if retaining the trophy and saving a series means nothing... 

Surely the almighty India won't back up celebrating the draw at Old Trafford with a celebration of a series draw??  

[trabuch]

Just now, StanSP said:

Genuinely didn't see it coming! I thought if there's any way we'd win the match it's be because his partners would be out... 

Too much pressure on him after a brain dead shot by BetHELL.  Gets in your head seeing the man up the other end doing stupid shit like that.

[wardyfox86]

As soon as Brook threw his wicket away, I knew the runs would dry up. Can't see where these runs come from.

[trabuch]

I've got faith in Smith. I believe he's a strong minded cricketer. 

[Sir Steve Howard]

5 minutes ago, StanSP said:

Superb ton again. Can't believe he's on 39 hundreds. 

 

He'll surpass 51 but perhaps not the runs record? 

 

Either way, what a player in this era. Mesmerising in this format. 

2,300 runs behind, would take some effort to get 13+ more centuries and not pass the runs record as well.

Not 5,000/1 stuff but I'd give you very long odds.

[StanSP]

Just now, wardyfox86 said:

As soon as Brook threw his wicket away, I knew the runs would dry up. Can't see where these runs come from.

I thought that at Lords! But we were only 22 short. 

 

Maybe the runs this time come from the extras column

 

[Swarles Barkley]

 

[StanSP]

Just now, Sir Steve Howard said:

2,300 runs behind, would take some effort to get 13+ more centuries and not pass the runs record as well.

Not 5,000/1 stuff but I'd give you very long odds.

Yeah true. I think he'll surpass it anyway to be honest! 

[trabuch]

It's extremely tough to chase down 373.

[CL Fox]

I just want this series to end please. I cant cope.

[trabuch]

As there isn't much happening in the cricket - anyone see Fatawu's goal against Fiorentina? 

It's a very pleasant distraction.

Edited 3 August 2025 by trabuch

[wardyfox86]

Just now, trabuch said:

As there isn't much happening in the cricket - anyone see Fatawu's goal against Fiorentina? 

Sssshhh! It never happened  he was awful...

[RowlattsFox]

Brilliant and ridiculous at the same time 

[CL Fox]

India haven't missed and  we cant score a run now the ball is swinging. **** off. Daft sport. I hate it.

[Angus Scott]

With the new ball due & our runs have dried up, I really can't see us getting these runs

[trabuch]

Just now, RowlattsFox said:

Brilliant and ridiculous at the same time 

That's cricket for you. It's a life metaphor.

[StanSP]

2 minutes ago, trabuch said:

As there isn't much happening in the cricket - anyone see Fatawu's goal against Fiorentina? 

It's a very pleasant distraction.

Amazing goal! 

 

1 minute ago, RowlattsFox said:

Brilliant and ridiculous at the same time 

The beauty of test cricket!! 

[Muzzy_no7]

Nah these runs ain’t coming the ball is doing all sorts now. 
 

Bring the rain

[AKCJ]

Smith is absolutely bricking it.

[trabuch]

1 minute ago, Angus Scott said:

With the new ball due & our runs have dried up, I really can't see us getting these runs

The ball will fly off the bat if they take the new ball. We'll get the runs in no time if Gill is foolish enough to take it. (That's my absurdly optimistic take on it)