***Official*** India in England 2014

[Spark]

He's barely played 20 Tests, a couple of big innings are obviously going to skew that stat to make it almost meaningless.

It's not exactly a surprise that he either gets out for low scores or massive ones, though. His technical issues and temperament ensures that it'll be the case.

 

[91Jmay]

Prior not helping himself here is he, Buttler learning on the job not going to be much worse can he?

 

[Furball]

Fun stat: Jimmeh scored more runs in that innings than Cook has done all year.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Well I think they did the right thing in giving Prior another chance but it is looking more and more likely that he is on borrowed time. His glovework this summer has been abysmal so far and at his age is it likely to get back to being good again?

 

[Spark]

Fun stat: Jimmeh scored more runs in that innings than Cook has done all year.

No he hasn't. Cook's scored 96 this year (or about that).

 

[Prince EWS]

Well I think they did the right thing in giving Prior another chance but it is looking more and more likely that he is on borrowed time. His glovework this summer has been abysmal so far and at his age is it likely to get back to being good again?

Yeah I've always been a big fan but I think he's finished. As I said during the Ashes in Australia, I think the selectors would generally be willing to let him get away with a batting slump for a bit longer but with his keeping also such a liability right now he's on borrowed time.

 

[91Jmay]

Yeah, anyone seen anything about Buttler's keeping in red ball game?

 

[Teja.]

Vijay and Dhawan have played quite a few aesthetic shots so far. Good to watch.

 

[91Jmay]

Gorgeous batting so far. I love watching Shikhar Dhawan, great blend of power and compact technique.

 

[MW1304]

I like Vijay but personally Dhawan is not my cup of tea. Stays leg side of the ball and swipes, meh.

This is a draw.

 

[91Jmay]

Good move this I think, have a look at Moeen against a lefty.

 

[Spark]

I like Vijay but personally Dhawan is not my cup of tea. Stays leg side of the ball and swipes, meh.

This is a draw.

Yeah, can't stand the way he stays legside of everything. Hate it.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

What a gift.

 

[MW1304]

Lol gutted.

Great jinx from Nasser too. Still only the one 50 partnership then.

 

[GIMH]

Go on Ali lad

 

[Teja.]

****, We really need to see off this day without being more than three down.

 

[91Jmay]

Oh wow. Stinking start to the over from Moeen and he picks up one

No fifty run opening partnership for India in away tests since 2011 according to Sky. That's crazy.

 

[Teja.]

Haha, Pujara.

 

[MW1304]

Yeah take him straight off now he's got the lefty out.

 

[91Jmay]

That's a terrible over from Moeen. Virtually 6 dross balls but wicket is a wicket!