The Cricket Thread

[The Fear]

Looked like it might be over in 2 days at one point didn't it? Fabulous test match, great win, and Joe Root... 10 000 runs ...

 

[HeathfieldRoad1874]

Very un-English like performance. Not even a couple of wickets to make us panic today.

Mind you, I have been saying Foakes is the best Wicketkeeper batsman we've got for some time.

 

[JuanPabloAngel]

Rooooooooooooooooot!

Fantastic, and great interview after where he said he wanted to pay Stokes back for all the match winning performances he’d given Root. Class act.

Very spooky, by the way, that he hit 10k runs at the same age as Alastair Cook to the very day! He could well overtake Tendulkar - time is definitely on his side.

 

[JuanPabloAngel]

Thankless toil for England today as NZ plough on towards 500+.

It has to be said, England’s catching in this game has been abysmal in this Test compared with the first game.

 

[JuanPabloAngel]

I feel an innings defeat coming on as NZ reach 550.

 

[Langoe66]

I feel an innings defeat coming on as NZ reach 550.

We’re there tomorrow….just said to my lad with our batting form we could be 5 or 6 down by the close with an hour and a half left…cue Crawley nicking one behind…..again!

 

[The Fear]

Fascinating test - again. Good wicket, if we can keep our heads, this can be a draw.

 

[Fulford]

Cue the collapse.

 

[Melon Donkey]

What a ridiculous decision by the umpire there. Hit Foakes in the chest. Miles away from glove or bat.

 

[The Fear]

Top quality Test.

Not convinced Stokes needed to be in quite such a panic for runs, although I fully get taking on the aggressive stance, there is also surely not taking too many risks. With that said, if anyone can, he can... but still...!

 

[sirdennis]

Terrific days play. 383 runs scored and an absolute masterclass of batting from Root.

 

[The French Connection]

Remarkably, this test match is now looking winnable.

 

[JuanPabloAngel]

Remarkably, this test match is now looking winnable.

Yep, when NZ posted 550+, first thoughts were of an innings defeat. But what a game this is, both sides going for it. Great to see.

 

[The French Connection]

Yep, when NZ posted 550+, first thoughts were of an innings defeat. But what a game this is, both sides going for it. Great to see.

If they could get those last 3 wickets in the first session tomorrow, it will be an exciting finale I think.

 

[The Fear]

Classic isn't it. Loving it.

 

[sirdennis]

Classic isn't it. Loving it.

Top day in store tomorrow ,and in a great move Nottingham have made it free entry.

 

[The Fear]

Top day in store tomorrow ,and in a great move Nottingham have made it free entry.

Yes, clever, when you consider just under £7 a pint, food etc.

 

[BringbakMON]

Top day in store tomorrow ,and in a great move Nottingham have made it free entry.

it's looking good at the mo

 

[Fulford]

What an innings from Bairstow.

 

[The Fear]

Stunning