*Official* Third Test at Old Trafford

[Swingpanzee]

So now Oz lead by 526. A strong, commanding position they are in. England have to be cautious here, but positive and attack when the opportunity arises. I don't really think it would all that difficult really to get a high score enough to warrant a draw, unless of coure the batsmen play **** and choke under the pressure built by Australia.

 

[The Battlers Prince]

love that Anderson went wicketless, that's a shame for a good bowler but anyway, on a bittersweet note in other ways the commentators won't talk about Broad being stuck on 199 anymore

 

[fredfertang]

Declared too early - should have gone on for another hour - Clarke'll regret that come Monday evening

 

[TumTum]

Our batting sucks and the only time when we bat well, we do a sporting declaration. LOL

 

[MW1304]

About 2 hours too late.

I am not looking forward to this.

 

[Maximas]

Might as well have declared at tea and not lost the ten minutes.

upsets the openers if you declare now, good move IMO

 

[Uppercut]

upsets the openers if you declare now, good move IMO

I reckon they'll just be relieved to finally get out of the field.

 

[Spark]

CW: the only place 530 is "sporting"

 

[Cabinet96]

I think the pitch is a terrible one for Australia bowling wise, but I'll still be surprised if England manage to get a big total. They just haven't been doing it recently.

 

[GIMH]

CW: the only place 530 is "sporting"

Sky and TMS excluded?

 

[The Battlers Prince]

good call from Clarkeh

 

[MW1304]

I think the pitch is a terrible one for Australia bowling wise, but I'll still be surprised if England manage to get a big total. They just haven't been doing it recently.

And Oz have? Do agree that we won't go big though.

 

[The Battlers Prince]

Good fielding from Australia and Eng get about 250

 

[benchmark00]

This is a Trott pitch. Won't get out.

 

[Spark]

I think the pitch is a terrible one for Australia bowling wise, but I'll still be surprised if England manage to get a big total. They just haven't been doing it recently.

Bouncy pitch with little lateral movement? Should feel right at home tbh

 

[ajdude]

i'm liking this no commentary thing

 

[benchmark00]

God Joe Root made 180 against Australia. What a blight on the game of cricket.

 

[Expressway76]

And Oz have? Do agree that we won't go big though.

I agree. Just have a feeling about it.

 

[Jarquis]

This will be a test of where our batting is at. Cook and Trott should bat for the whole weekend if they apply themselves

 

[Expressway76]

oooft great 1st delivery from Starc there.