2nd Test, Lord's, London

[morgieb]

Khawaja looks miles better than Wade imo.

Yes but Wade at least has a ton to hold himself against. A lucky one yes but it's still a contribution which Usman lacks so far this series.

 

[mr_mister]

Is Marnus a better version of Mitch Marsh, the batsman?

Considering Mitch can only golf swing down the ground, yes

 

[mr_mister]

Quite possibly, though I'm dumping the openers first and making him open. Head hasn't done a hell lot this series either but does have recent form in his favour.

That seems more plausible yeah

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Nah I don't rate that as a comparison. Marsh is a natural talent but doesn't have a good technique against quality seam. Marnus is well organised but hasn't really delivered at any level before the most recent county season.

Fair assessment this.

I was just going by the way both of them are built...and their posture at the crease...ignoring all potential of run-scoring

 

[vcs]

Need a wicket to liven up proceedings a bit

 

[Second Spitter]

Any inklings on Warner getting the drop?

It more likely that Warner will do a Swann or Trescothick

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Need a wicket to liven up proceedings a bit

Go on, with the Gambhiring lol

 

[mr_mister]

More of this ball change bullshit

 

[morgieb]

Fair assessment this.

I was just going by the way both of them are built...and their posture at the crease...ignoring all potential of run-scoring

Yeah fair point.

Do England shake hands in 8 overs time? Guess it depends on whether these two are still there.

 

[Uppercut]

Yes but Wade at least has a ton to hold himself against. A lucky one yes but it's still a contribution which Usman lacks so far this series.

Can’t look it up rn but hasn’t he scored almost as many runs as Wade?

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

It more likely that Warner will do a Swann or Trescothick

Or a Trott

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Too freaking high.

Root will lose a review here

 

[ajdude]

this'll be out knowing australia's luck this test

 

[morgieb]

I guess with 20 overs left you might as well burn one, but silly review.

 

[King Pietersen]

Bit of a desperation review. That's not out, didn't look remotely close live.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Stil a better review than Steve Smith's

 

[morgieb]

Can’t look it up rn but hasn’t he scored almost as many runs as Wade?

Wade's made 117 so far, Khawaja 91, and Khawaja's had an extra innings too.

This is testing stuff from Woakes.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Yeah fair point.

Do England shake hands in 8 overs time? Guess it depends on whether these two are still there.

I don't think so.. Cummins and Siddle with rear guard defense(and attack)

 

[Spark]

we seem to have replaced steve smith with a clone

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Shot...four

Woakes' becoming too predictable