***Official*** England in South Africa 2015/16

[Furball]

That is not intelligent batting

It's not a good shot but given the circumstances I don't think going after the spinner is the worst idea in the world.

 

[Stace]

Obviously every session is important but this is the one that could decide the game, will be great viewing.

 

[LegionOfBrad]

Compo going nuts. Takes 7 off a Piedt over.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Obviously every session is important but this is the one that could decide the game, will be great viewing.

I think they need to bowl us out before the close to be in this as they can't bat at present and we already lead by 158. If we bat till close we will be closer to a 250 lead than 200 and that will take some getting on this batting last.

 

[Stace]

I think they need to bowl us out before the close to be in this as they can't bat at present and we already lead by 158. If we bat till close we will be closer to a 250 lead than 200 and that will take some getting on this batting last.

Yeah even if we only have 3 wickets left someone like Broad could really hurt them tomorrow.
I love Root's slog sweep, best in the world for me.

 

[91Jmay]

Root/Compton have clearly decided that a change of pace was needed, and it was the right option. Scoreboard moving along now, feels like it is close to getting away from the Saffers.

 

[Cabinet96]

Feel like the engine room could be really useful in this innings.

 

[91Jmay]

The difference between Root sweeping and Compton sweeping is like watching Beyonce sing for 5 minutes then watching your pissed mate at a work karaoke. Not a natural sweeper to say the least.

 

[Stace]

This innings from Root is already more impressive then Smith's 200 runs in 2 innings against that part time WI side.

 

[Stapel]

The difference between Root sweeping and Compton sweeping is like watching Beyonce sing for 5 minutes then watching your pissed mate at a work karaoke. Not a natural sweeper to say the least.

I can and will use this wonderful piece of proza in any imaginable circumstance!

 

[Stapel]

Not impressed by Elgars's first over. Neither are Compton nor Root.

 

[Briony]

This innings from Root is already more impressive then Smith's 200 runs in 2 innings against that part time WI side.

If SA fielding was up to scratch he would be out now.

 

[Stace]

If SA fielding was up to scratch he would be out now.

The replay looked like it hit his sweatband to me, was it definitely glove?

 

[Furball]

I thought he'd nicked that

 

[Cabinet96]

I like the review system.

 

[superkingdave]

Thought that was really weird, looked like Dar wasn't going to give it, then thought 'he can just review it anyway' he looked like he was expecting it when Compton went to review and wasn't surprised when it came back not out

 

[Stapel]

The replay looked like it hit his sweatband to me, was it definitely glove?

I think the sweatband is part of the glove, not? Or does Root wear an extra sweatband (so 80's)?

Anyway, AB was anticipating for Root to get some wood on it. Hence he moved to the leg side a bit. Which is why he couldn't cling on. IMHO it's unfair to judge his keepng as not up to scratch, based on this drop. You really can't expect from a keeper to anticipate in that way!

 

[Stace]

I think the sweatband is part of the glove, not? Or does Root wear an extra sweatband (so 80's)?

Anyway, AB was anticipating for Root to get some wood on it. Hence he moved to the leg side a bit. Which is why he couldn't cling on. IMHO it's unfair to judge his keepng as not up to scratch, based on this drop. You really can't expect from a keeper to anticipate in that way!

Yeah Root wears an extra sweatband.

 

[Pratters]

1. Why is AB keeping when he wasn't doing it in India?
2. Would Rabada have been better off for this test instead of Steyn?

 

[indiaholic]

1. Why is AB keeping when he wasn't doing it in India?
2. Would Rabada have been better off for this test instead of Steyn?

On the second question, Steyn was deemed fit so he had to play. And now it is a shoulder injury, earlier he was out with a groin injury... So doesn't look like a injury management problem.