*** Official*** South Africa in England 2017

[SeamUp]

Philander has never looked fully fit.

You just jealous of his chunkyness.

 

[ImpatientLime]

he does have a cracking set of **** tbf.

 

[SeamUp]

First 8 balls
3 kept low , 1 jumped off a length

England don't need 450 here

350 is plenty.

 

[Adders]

First 8 balls
3 kept low , 1 jumped off a length

And pretty sure Warnie said "Ooooh Allo" to every single one of them.

 

[fredfertang]

And pretty sure Warnie said "Ooooh Allo" to every single one of them.

I can't be doing with him and Botham - had enough of them - going to watch the ladies for a bit - let me know when someone decent is back behind the microphone

 

[Howe_zat]

anybody want to do some CW commentary?

 

[flibbertyjibber]

You just jealous of his chunkyness.

So are most women, they pay for implants to get **** that big.

 

[SeamUp]

I can't be doing with him and Botham - had enough of them - going to watch the ladies for a bit - let me know when someone decent is back behind the microphone

Gowers voice and procrastination is the worst for me but I do get your guys point on the other 2.

Atherton, Pollock, Hussain and Holding I don't mind. Atherton can get irritating but I do like his knowledge of the game. Clearly learned and read lots of cricket pieces so brings up interesting debate outside current match.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

This is crap, bowling been good but they look like they are playing to survive rather than set up the game for a victory push.

 

[Spark]

anybody want to do some CW commentary?

If I didn't have the flu I would :-/

 

[vcs]

Another 3 quick wickets or so might make this interesting..

 

[morgieb]

This is crap, bowling been good but they look like they are playing to survive rather than set up the game for a victory push.

Yeah it doesn't make a lot sense. At this point they either have to gamble on a declaration or risk a blockathon.

Maybe they'll accelrate soon though.

 

[Spark]

That was not an enjoyable innings to watch.

 

[Adders]

Not the worst thing for England that wicket I reckon.

 

[ImpatientLime]

thank **** he is gone.

 

[Gob]

How many did Cook make?

 

[Spark]

interesting,

 

[Stapel]

Another 3 quick wickets or so might make this interesting..

There you go!

England still massive massive favourites though.

 

[morgieb]

Given how slowly Cook and Ballance were going, this collapse is arguably a blessing in disguise given how agressive Stokes and Ali are.

 

[91Jmay]

Think this more than justifies the approach yesterday. Absolute pig of a pitch to bat on at this point, need another 100 or so and I'd feel fairly comfortable.