*Official* Third Test at Old Trafford

[The Battlers Prince]

What was the reason for Lyon not being picked before now? Kinda got glossed over after Agar's innings.

He started out his career bowlng well, decent flight and spin/bounce. Then against SL and SA he started bowling Darts. Did the usual in India for most spinners and strugglied. So they looked for someone else to build on. Landed on the usual young spinner from Victoria - hey it's worked before! However current stocks have led back to Lyon. Which is fine, he's good when he's good imo

 

[Garson007]

At this strike rate the only realistic result is an English loss.

 

[GIMH]

I genuinely like Harris; it's such a shame to see him struggling. Watson could be set for a lot of overs here though.

 

[LegionOfBrad]

Potential Harris breakdown coming up?

 

[GIMH]

At this strike rate the only realistic result is an English loss.

Only if we lose wickets.

I'd like to see us attack more tomorrow but I think the key tonight is to go in with all ten intact.

 

[BeeGee]

I'm calling a Root ton.

 

[Garson007]

Only if we lose wickets.

I'd like to see us attack more tomorrow but I think the key tonight is to go in with all ten intact.

Few teams can bat out 3.4 days. Even if every guy gets a reprieve in the form of a second innings.

 

[Pothas]

Few teams can bat out 3.4 days. Even if every guy gets a reprieve in the form of a second innings.

What?

 

[Maximas]

Few teams can bat out 3.4 days. Even if every guy gets a reprieve in the form of a second innings.

probably won't need to, our bowlers will die before getting through 3 days anyway

 

[Furball]

I genuinely like Harris; it's such a shame to see him struggling. Watson could be set for a lot of overs here though.

Agreed, Harris is awesome.

 

[The Battlers Prince]

nice line from Lyon

 

[Jarquis]

Didn't Compton used to get criticised for failing to rotate the strike... Root's been absolutely terribola at it thus far in his opening career

 

[GIMH]

Did the silly mancs just shout root after a cook 4?

 

[GIMH]

Didn't Compton used to get criticised for failing to rotate the strike... Root's been absolutely terribola at it thus far in his opening career

He also got criticised for not scoring enough runs iirc

 

[NUFAN]

I actually think Siddle looks a little off colour. Like he's got a fever or been spewing up today.

 

[Goughy]

Been in the pub watching and now at home watching. Is it just me or is Lyon bowling a shade too quickly?

 

[Pothas]

I actually think Siddle looks a little off colour. Like he's got a fever or been spewing up today.

Must have had some bad quinoa.

 

[GIMH]

I could watch Clarke scrambling to not catch the ball all day. Quite the sight.

Not that you can castigate him for it; looks funny in slomo that's all.

 

[NUFAN]

Must have had some bad quinoa.

Probably. Big heart though, so he wont let it be an issue.

 

[The Battlers Prince]

Been in the pub watching and now at home watching. Is it just me or is Lyon bowling a shade too quickly?

It's just what he does now, told people he knows best when they told him he bowls darts.
Though he has been getting some nice drift today