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

[morgieb]

Would’ve liked to see a Hawkeye replay of that second appeal, liked to be if anything a better shout than the first.

Looked close, definitely. I didn't see the review last night but it does show the impact of keeping your reviews. With 2-3 I think we go for it. Think height was the concern though.

 

[Bahnz]

Need to go back to Bazball as they look **** playing normally

Was just about to say England deserved to lose for the way they’ve pussed out since Root was dismissed.

 

[CartyDurham]

I'm desperate for us to win obv, but jeez what a great Test. Should be some series

Are you an Aussie? I agree with your sentiment but I’m England . This is fantastic top level test cricket. I’m loving it

 

[morgieb]

I'm desperate for us to win obv, but jeez what a great Test. Should be some series

Yeah will be **** if rain has the final say.

 

[Burgey]

rare lucky break

sorry what?

 

[CartyDurham]

Looked close, definitely. I didn't see the review last night but it does show the impact of keeping your reviews. With 2-3 I think we go for it. Think height was the concern though.

I think the second one could have been umpires call so bairstow would have got away again and Cummins maybe right not to review

 

[trundler]

Reverse swing makes everything better

 

[CartyDurham]

Yeah will be **** if rain has the final say.

Yesterday Tuesdays forecast was abysmal. . It’s changed though so there will be play but I doubt 90 overs

 

[CartyDurham]

Reverse swing makes everything better

Exactly. Crucial on this pitch.

 

[slowfinger]

lead of 250 good enough? 300 for comfort

 

[Croadymeister]

lead of 250 good enough? 300 for comfort

Neither is anywhere near enough

 

[CartyDurham]

Now make up for your mistakes in their innings and I don't mean get out straight after lunch. Actually you know punish them and take advantage of a rare lucky break

Are you posting on planet cricket as well? I’ve just noticed your username over there

 

[CartyDurham]

lead of 250 good enough? 300 for comfort

280 to 320 for me

 

[Gob]

**** I can't stand Barstool's face

 

[TheJediBrah]

Smith still waaahing about his own dismissal the pillock

Your boys clearly fixed the ball tracking. No mystery why it takes so long. Being done manually

 

[Bahnz]

Haha Root actually tried the lap off the first ball of the day? Almost makes me wish Boycs was still on the air just for the opportunity to hear him drop an F-bomb on live tv.

 

[CartyDurham]

Your boys clearly fixed the ball tracking. No mystery why it takes so long. Being done manually

Love it. Conspiracy

 

[GIMH]

Are you an Aussie?

Not sure I’ve ever been so offended

 

[The_CricketUmpire]

Most career Test runs before being dismissed 'Stumped' in a Test Match:

11,414: Shivmarine Chanderpaul (WI)
11,168: JOE ROOT (ENG)
8,800: Graeme Smith (SA)
8,195: Virat Kohli (IND)
7,419: Sachin Tendulkar (IND)

**Mahela Jayawardene (SL) scored 11,814 Test runs without ever being out stumped**

 

[CartyDurham]

Not sure I’ve ever been so offended

Sorry

they are talking about the stokes decision. Thing is the ump said it was a Knick but the ball missed the stumps on Hawkeye so was not out anyway


now the last two lbws , I felt the first was umpires call but trending high

the second one looked like it was hitting and would have been three reds but no review was taking