*Official* Fourth Test at The Oval

[BoyBrumby]

Raina = the best spinner in the series

Clearly hasn't been selected for his batting.

Mishra looks very ordinary tho, it must be said. Can't believe Ojha would've done worse.

 

[Daemon]

I've gone from a disappointed fan to not giving a **** in the space of two test matches. Have barely watched an hours worth of cricket in the last two games.

 

[GIMH]

Ravi enjoying himself here

 

[Cevno]

I've gone from a disappointed fan to not giving a **** in the space of two test matches. Have barely watched an hours worth of cricket in the last two games.

Haha me too this test.

Waiting for the real cricket to start next month.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Ravi enjoying himself here

I'd fancy enjoying myself against this lot.

Worst hyped up team ever.

 

[CricAddict]

I've gone from a disappointed fan to not giving a **** in the space of two test matches. Have barely watched an hours worth of cricket in the last two games.

How true. Almost same case with me as well. Got so dejected and did not watch the last test at all. Also couldnt participate in CW due to lack of internet access.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

All you fairweather fans can do one if India start winning matches again.

So back to back 600's are about to happen then. Will they bat on to get back to back 700's?

Must admit it shows how bad this attack is that even Bopara looks comfortable.

 

[GIMH]

I used to (like, really recently) always look for us to get 400 and everything else was a bonus. These days if we don't pass 500 I'm disappointed even though I'd back our bowlers to get most teams out for sub-300. This is comfortably the best England team I've ever seen. Don't really know how to feel tbh, delighted but slightly uncomfortable?

 

[flibbertyjibber]

I am just glad this isn't a 5 test series, couldn't stand another pathetic display by India. They will probably win the one dayers and the fanboys will claim they are gods again.

Good time for it to rain during the lunch break. Lets hope it isn't too long a shower.

 

[BoyBrumby]

I used to (like, really recently) always look for us to get 400 and everything else was a bonus. These days if we don't pass 500 I'm disappointed even though I'd back our bowlers to get most teams out for sub-300. This is comfortably the best England team I've ever seen. Don't really know how to feel tbh, delighted but slightly uncomfortable?

Yeah, I'm reduced to watching The Arsenal for my fix of "incompetence from a team I support".

 

[centurymaker]

All you fairweather fans can do one if India start winning matches again.

So back to back 600's are about to happen then. Will they bat on to get back to back 700's?

Must admit it shows how bad this attack is that even Bopara looks comfortable.

even bangladesh wouldn't have done worse...

sharma is lacking the extra pace to get the ball nipping again.
sree has't been putting in enough effort into his deliveries, plus he's too inaccurate.
'reduced paced' singh is the worst selection of this tour
mishra is too slow as well. yup slow spinner. ohja would've been alot better, would've kept it really tight at least.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

In defence of Sharma he looked tired in the first test after his Windies tour and he has bowled a lot of overs since and he just looks like he is running on empty. I am sure he is a bit better than he has shown on this tour.

Sreesanth is not good enough and you can't blame RP Singh for being picked when he shouldn't have been. As for the spinner, well if this guy is the 2nd best in India then they have serious problems in the future.

 

[Uppercut]

Not sure we'll see any more play today.

 

[Flem274*]

I don't rate Ojha's wicket taking ability at all, but at least he won't get smashed around the park. If he bowls in tandem with others who can also sustain pressure, India will do better. They need to stop selecting bowlers that can bowl 145kph rippers once in every twenty matches when the planets align.

 

[centurymaker]

In defence of Sharma he looked tired in the first test after his Windies tour and he has bowled a lot of overs since and he just looks like he is running on empty. I am sure he is a bit better than he has shown on this tour.

Sreesanth is not good enough and you can't blame RP Singh for being picked when he shouldn't have been. As for the spinner, well if this guy is the 2nd best in India then they have serious problems in the future.

ashwin is probably the best spinner in india atm but it seems he's not in dhoni's good books so rarely plays any internationals.

1. ashwin
2. harby
3. ohja

 

[Neil Pickup]

Not sure we'll see any more play today.

The radar looks very ominous. Possibly could get an hour or so pre-stumps, but I doubt we'll see England bat again.

 

[centurymaker]

YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY


thats what you get struass for being defensive with declarations. 3-0 instead of a 4-0.

 

[morgieb]

YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY


thats what you get struass for being defensive with declarations. 3-0 instead of a 4-0.

Still got 2 more days to bowl you out, will probably happen tbh.

 

[smash84]

I am just glad this isn't a 5 test series, couldn't stand another pathetic display by India. .

This

I don't rate Ojha's wicket taking ability at all, but at least he won't get smashed around the park. If he bowls in tandem with others who can also sustain pressure, India will do better. They need to stop selecting bowlers that can bowl 145kph rippers once in every twenty matches when the planets align.

And This

 

[centurymaker]

Still got 2 more days to bowl you out, will probably happen tbh.

nah i'd back india to bat out two days on this pitch.

if they dont last two days here, then they should stop playing test cricket.