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

[CartyDurham]

I want a last over here

5 to get with 1 wicket

bring it on

 

[Spark]

Cummins is in a spot of bother here. If he gets out swinging the sanctimonious Aussie media will call him irresponsible. If he doesn't he's a coward. 5% chance of becoming a hero.

I mean it's not his fault his more credentialed partner batted like a spoon

 

[slowfinger]

they have to take the new ball now surely

 

[GotSpin]

They probably aren't scoring 50 runs without offering three or four chances either. It's the better option.

Oh I agree…but they’re not even considering it clearly atm

 

[Howe_zat]

The pressure's on and it really matters, so we have the best batsman and the captain bowling. It's like a sixth division game.

 

[Burgey]

Cummins is in a spot of bother here. If he gets out swinging the sanctimonious Aussie media will call him irresponsible. If he doesn't he's a coward. 5% chance of becoming a hero.

Nah what he’s doing is right tbh

 

[Kenneth Viljoen]

i'd let Stokes **** my girlfriend if he felt like that was the right decision at this rate

Ben Stokes is one lucky guy , he's like the Cricketing God's favorite son , he's like Brendon Fraser in the Mummy ...Just finds a way to grab the glory ..

 

[CartyDurham]

That was a gem to get head out

 

[Saket1209]

Scoring against Broad and Anderson and that too with the new ball is impossible for them. Atleast try to defend and draw the match

 

[Ashes81]

Think back to Cardiff 2009. Jimmy and Monty saw out 11 or 12 overs

 

[trundler]

I mean it's not his fault his more credentialed partner batted like a spoon

It's not but 'he's the captain', 'he sets the tone, 'lead from the front' etc etc

 

[Spark]

Oh I agree…but they’re not even considering it clearly atm

Yeah 50 runs is just enough to be viable still.

 

[CartyDurham]

Erasmus getting his watch contract after that

 

[CartyDurham]

Think back to Cardiff 2009. Jimmy and Monty saw out 11 or 12 overs

Yes. Have the Aussies got the nerve to do this ?

with that shot undoubtedly Yes

what a shot for 6

One over too many for root

 

[Spark]

Think back to Cardiff 2009. Jimmy and Monty saw out 11 or 12 overs

Against the might of Marcus North no less. Doubt Stokes will be so generous

 

[Saket1209]

where is broad

 

[chris.hinton]

Shower looming

 

[Aidan11]

Erasmus getting his watch contract after that

Bit of a dilemma now as the Durham game is about to start. I can't tear myself away from this.

 

[Spark]

Well that shot definitely answers whether Cummins is interested in the draw

 

[Saket1209]

six runs