Good today - just in time the ball started to reverse so Jimmy should be economical - great innings by Root ! Watched the last couple of hours on the telly - coverage ok listened to talk sport radio from 4 but still prefer TMS guys but beggars can’t be choosers - I am a crap sleeper so welcome the cricket to listen to
Just declare. Running scared of Pant is ridiculous. England declarations so often the same - fear of losing over desire for gain.
What an over by Anderson earlier!
It’s been superb and shut the doubters up that he cannot play of eastern pitches. Loving it’s been on channel 4 and been superb test cricket
Brilliant win. One of the most dominant I can remember against a top team. Need to win the series now or it won't mean anything.
The ultimate I can remember and remains my favourite was the 10/11 Ashes. India will surely improve but this is a hell of a start.
It's a great win against a side that's just won in Australia with key players missing.
Me too. We absolutely thrashed them. Hoping for some more of the same later this year.
Very clever enjoyable mornings cricket - no mistakes and a great result - the toss was critical and with Root continuing to find his mojo - I love the no ball siren
The amount of no balls from India, particularly the spinners, was incredible. If I was more cynical I would say it was a suspicious amount.
D
Deleted member 11652
Guest
I like the plan and think we should stick to it. Especially if it means Anderson can play for a couple more years
I just read that Ashwin had never bowled a no ball in test cricket before this test (20,000 odd deliveries). He bowled 5 in this test match.
Desperately need a wicket here. Resorting to Root bowling himself.
Do think he's a bit underrated as a bowler, the downside of central contracts and so much international cricket is he can't get overs in at county level to develop that side of his game.
Do think he's a bit underrated as a bowler, the downside of central contracts and so much international cricket is he can't get overs in at county level to develop that side of his game.
Chennai beach was packed last Test, so I did wonder why there was no one at the ground.
He is defo underrated, he's a bit slingy but pretty consistent and batsmen aren't used to facing him.
Game is slipping away already though. Need it to start reversing.
Posted in the covid thread but basically they've been gradually opening up for weeks now. Changes in rules came too late for them to sort out the logistical side for the 1st test. The region has a population size virtually identical to the UK but cases are under 500 a day and deaths in single digits.
Well they say they’ve had 10 million cases officially recorded but one study in one state alone estimated 31 million in that state and the vast amount of deaths in India are not recorded with a death certificate
At least they've admitted they messed up and given England the review back. Thankfully it won't make any difference to the game but it was a bit of a shocker to say the least. Especially as Root pointed out the mistake straight away and they got it wrong again, checking the LBW instead of what he was asking.Even worse for that catch
Agree - two terrible decisions, even with replays.
Also with Pant whacking the ball into the crowd and them handling the ball - got to be a health risk surely?
Also with Pant whacking the ball into the crowd and them handling the ball - got to be a health risk surely?