*Official* First Test (Edgbaston, Birmingham) 16–20 June

[Kenneth Viljoen]

Green has been underbowled, only 4 overs in the match so far

 

[wpdavid]

Similar day to Edgbaston 05 day 1 actually

We made 400 then didn't we? But I know what you mean. I think the criticism then was that we'd left too many runs out there due to being over-aggressive but I think it worked out OK. Although I could do without another 2 run margin.

 

[Blenkinsop]

I don't see Robinson and Anderson staying long. I reckon whose day it is will depend on how Australia fare against the new ball in response to 360 odd.

Robinson can hold a bat, should've batted above Broad IMO.

 

[Burgey]

Robinson looks like he’s worked pretty hard on his fitness since the last Ashes. Fair play to him

 

[Spark]

We made 400 then didn't we? But I know what you mean. I think the criticism then was that we'd left too many runs out there due to being over-aggressive but I think it worked out OK. Although I could do without another 2 run margin.

The main thing was that they put real fear into the Aus bowlers. Mentally with one very obvious exception they never really recovered from that day and were well below par for the rest of the series.

Of course, the most important thing that happened that day with regards to the attack happened before a ball had been bowled.

 

[Aidan11]

Thought Stokes would have declared by now.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Robinson looks like he’s worked pretty hard on his fitness since the last Ashes. Fair play to him

He has. Can play back to back games now without his pace dropping massively in the 2nd game. Think he got a stern talking to from the likes of Stokes and Anderson as to what was needed. He listened.

 

[Kenneth Viljoen]

Thought Stokes would have declared by now.

I think he would have if NZ hadn't won the last time he declared early ..Defeats hurt

 

[Burgey]

Is 6:30pm local time the latest this can go?

 

[Jfry]

Robinson farming the strike

 

[Aidan11]

Is 6:30pm local time the latest this can go?

Yes.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

I think he would have if NZ hadn't won the last time he declared early ..Defeats hurt

Don't think you declare when your best player is in the 90s

 

[loterry1994]

For play to Robinson least his tryna get root to his hundred and not give it away easy

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Robinson can bat. He has a better defence than Broad so should have gone in above him to bat for Root.

 

[Howe_zat]

Robinson can bat. He has a better defence than Broad so should have gone in above him to bat for Root.

I think Broad makes more sense to go in at 9 when there's still a 2-wicket cushion. Gives him more license.

 

[Jfry]

Green getting some tail here

 

[Spark]

I think Broad makes more sense to go in at 9 when there's still a 2-wicket cushion. Gives him more license.

Yeah I'm a believer that your "can slog a 50" guy should be at 9 rather than 10.

 

[Adders]

We really need another 50 odd here......400 a min for us to be on top

 

[social]

Broad has been petrified of being hit for about a decade now and as a result, he’s far more likely to be hurt than he ever used to be when he kept his eyes on the ball

 

[GIMH]

Going out for a family meal soon and need to get changed. Wish Root would hurry up and get his ton