Agree, the seamers as a group not bowled any where near the standards they set themselves, not been patient enough and bowled that nagging line and length which they have become so good at. Like you SA haven't thrown their wickets away and England did, especially the top 6.
Trott and KP especially guilty as their's were poor when we were trucking along.
Yeah de Villers a couple of years ago against Pakistan; 278*.
Never been good on final days. He's also like 6 strokes back. Was never going to win.
It's not hobart, but there has been some variable bounce, there's some turn (I've witnessed dust) Anderson seamed one out a little bit a minute ago. There's a few things happening. But still very disciplined and skillful batting.
We should be alright if don't bat like bell ends, which can be a tough ask for this lot on occasions.
And of course, Cook-Trott could have easily put up another 250 stand
Criminal looking back that we didn't end the day only one wicket down.
Falling asleep at the crease.
Probably not but doesn't look to have deteriorated or changed much since yesterday.
Yes, I might worry if Cook and Trott are both out today though.
agree with that
It is the fact that the ball hasn't really misbehaved much that makes you wonder, normally on day 4 it does a few things even for poor/beaten bowlers whichever team is bowling. This hasn't really.
