2nd Test, Lord's, London

[morgieb]

Labu is not popular in these parts is he?

Not seen much of him tbh, but looked decent today and did as well anyone could against Archer.

I think a lot of the criticism came from Australia picking him when he had achieved Sweet FA. I agree he's looked great here.

 

[Cabinet96]

What a win so early on for the concussion sub rules. Instead of either risking the well being of one of their players after an external head injury, or putting themselves at a big disadvantage, Australia can sub someone in who contributes.

 

[King Pietersen]

****ing Australians picking South Africans. Shouldn't be allowed.

 

[Second Spitter]

Marnus even has Smith’s lightsaber moves happening

 

[Spark]

Labu is not popular in these parts is he?

Not seen much of him tbh, but looked decent today and did as well anyone could against Archer.

I think he's always looked decent, but most of us would like selection to be based rather more on actual output than what he produced prior to this summer. In this case it's fine.

 

[ajdude]

literally the worst concussion sub there's ever been

 

[mr_mister]

Bit of overconfidence had crept in I think

 

[ajdude]

ahh hang on

 

[morgieb]

Oooh I think he might've grassed it.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Bounced before

 

[Second Spitter]

No way that is out

 

[mr_mister]

Umpires are way too lenient with these. It's smashing into the grass

 

[King Pietersen]

Whether this is out or not, that's a dumb shot in the situation. If it gets him out it just heaps pressure on his team mates.

 

[ajdude]

that is clearly not out

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Bad decision

 

[Spark]

Right decision.

 

[King Pietersen]

Thank **** Joel Wilson is Third Ump

 

[morgieb]

Yeah I don't really agree with that. Probably couldn't overturn it though.

Did his job, but Archer against a new batsman will be interesting to watch.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Joel should never umpire in a test again...clearly the ball has touch grass

 

[ajdude]

Right decision.

be quiet voice of reason