Beebo
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So half the captains knew.
and all for a rubbish leather jacket.
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and all for a rubbish leather jacket.
AndyRM
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Stokes going off isn't good news, but game very much on at this point!
Beebo
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What score will England need to declare?
We are182 ahead. Will 100 more be enough?
We are182 ahead. Will 100 more be enough?
Dayvo
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Assuming the weather is going to be dry tomorrow, there'll be three sessions to set a target, and get 10 wickets - a tall order, especially if the wicket behaves itself and the Windies batsmen don't want to play ball. Going into the 3rd Test leading 1-0 is what they want, and I doubt very much if they'll go into One-day cricket mode to risk a victory.
AndyRM
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I reckon a lead of 300 would be a pretty huge psychological advantage.
AndyRM
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Hm. Steady chaps!
AndyRM
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Alison Mitchell explaining the shipping forecast to Carlos Braithwaite is one of the finest pieces of TMS commentary ever.
And then him reading it was sublime!
And then him reading it was sublime!
Dayvo
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Well well well! England won by 113 runs with an hour's play remaining.
If that was Pakistan batting, there would be serious questions being asked!
The Windies were looking comfortable playing for a draw, admittedly losing wickets when going for (unnecessary) shots, but maybe the TV/advertisers, with less interest for the final Test, thought about making it an all-to-play-for/winner takes it all scenario, and offered an 'enticement' to the tourists! 🤔😳
Or maybe I'm just more of a cynical git than I thought.
But no taking away from Stokes' match performance: what a competitor!
If that was Pakistan batting, there would be serious questions being asked!
The Windies were looking comfortable playing for a draw, admittedly losing wickets when going for (unnecessary) shots, but maybe the TV/advertisers, with less interest for the final Test, thought about making it an all-to-play-for/winner takes it all scenario, and offered an 'enticement' to the tourists! 🤔😳
Or maybe I'm just more of a cynical git than I thought.
But no taking away from Stokes' match performance: what a competitor!
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ruffers
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Great win and performance
Beebo
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I can’t wait to see the man mountain Rakhaam Cornwall bowling.
He’s the heaviest player ever to play test cricket.
He’s the heaviest player ever to play test cricket.
Dayvo
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He's 6'6" too!
Chromatic
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Good catch by him in the slips just now.
Grant Fondo
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Ooh, looking forward to watching a bit soon 125-4, lets hope rain holds off unlike last test 
ruffers
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Yeah he did take a very good catch at slip, buttler seemed to just paddle him for two big sixes. Game now opening up well.
Beebo
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Broad is just 1 wicket away from becoming only the 7th player to take 500 Test wickets.
it’s a shame that he will most probably do this in an empty stadium
it’s a shame that he will most probably do this in an empty stadium
