*Official* Bangladesh in England

[andyc]

Are reviews being used this series?

Beaten to it

 

[King Pietersen]

Just for this Test, could be changed for the next one. I hope they bring them in personally, as we've actually got the technology to use it properly.

 

[Pothas]

Debate over the referrals to start soon then?

Still good for the match.

 

[Chubb]

It feels really weird to be watching a Lord's test at 10.30 at night, freezing outside and the huge rainstorm Canterbury's had... oh well. That was a good ball from Shahadat but it shouldn't have been given out.

 

[grecian]

Debate over the referrals to start soon then?

Still good for the match.

Well, I'm in favour for them every match, so this decision clearly hasn't changed that.

Agree with your other point though, and Shahadat has bowled well, so he deserves it.

 

[Woodster]

Trott looking in excellent nick early on here, cut one for four, flicked one off his legs for three and has now driven one through covers with impeccable timing for another boundary.

 

[Woodster]

Another beautiful off drive from Trott, an imposing start to his innings, looking positive and taking it to Bangladesh here.

 

[Briony]

Trott was average against SA so needs a good innings, even if it's against rubbish.

 

[King Pietersen]

Trott looking a lot better in this innings. He seemed to get stuck over the winter, struggled to find form and ended up just blocking. This positive approach is much better to watch, and shows how good he can be when he's actually in some sort of form.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Nice shot for 6 by Strauss.Good start by England despite the dodgy dismissal.Can't argue with 4 an over though on the first morning whoever the opposition are.

 

[Jarquis]

Shakib on for the 10th over of the day. Sheesh.

 

[King Pietersen]

No turn at all for Shakib. Could be a long day for the Bangladeshi bowlers.

 

[Woodster]

Shakib on for the 10th over of the day. Sheesh.

Hoping that we are really positive against Shakib here. Nice sweep for four by Strauss there, but there should be little turn and we should not allow him to settle into any rhythm. A spinner on so early on the first day at Lords, we should really look to dominate him, sensibly so.

 

[Pothas]

Ok this is getting dull now, probably a good thing have work today so am going to skip the middle session.

 

[social]

Ok this is getting dull now, probably a good thing have work today so am going to skip the middle session.

Yep, most of the Banga bowlers are well short of international quality so it's not really a challenge

Off to the pool

 

[Pothas]

Will be fine if one of these gets out so we can watch KP, at least bloody Colly is not coming in at 5.

 

[pasag]

What is this thing called "Test cricket"?

 

[superkingdave]

What is this thing called "Test cricket"?

England could still get 250+ from here if they use the powerplay well

 

[flibbertyjibber]

What is this thing called "Test cricket"?

Well you had it easy in your last summer with the West Indies and Pakistan so you know all about it.Thing is you almost messed it up on a couple of occasions.

 

[Pothas]

Well you had it easy in your last summer with the West Indies and Pakistan so you know all about it.Thing is you almost messed it up on a couple of occasions.