*Official* Second Test (Lord's, London) 28 June–2 July

[trundler]

Should probably bowl there more than wide of off

 

[mustardcharlie]

Ok.

I think he will retire at the oval like a lot of greats do

Agreed

 

[CartyDurham]

I hope Australia are going to declare later today.

We did it for them.

They are adults now. It’s not a done thing though they might do in their second innings

 

[TheJediBrah]

So Smith was on 24 (18), now he's 45 (94)

typical

 

[andruid]

Google puts the winning odds for Australia at 60, 20 for England, 20 for Draw.

So the only question for Australia is, is it time to declare yet?

After 78 overs for the greater good of saving test cricket

 

[Uppercut]

You'd think Robinson would be tidy but manageable at 78mph but he's somehow been a mix of unplayable balls and total dross.

 

[CartyDurham]

After 78 overs for the greater good of saving test cricket

Now now. You won. Suck it up

 

[honestbharani]

Definitely a very rattled side, England. Australia held their nerve when it mattered towards the end in the last test, England are losing theirs needlessly today. Might end up being the difference between the sides.

 

[TimAngas]

Would be interesting to see Head's strike rate against pace over / around the wicket.

 

[CartyDurham]

Wonder how Pope is? Any mention on the radio coverage as I can’t remember if it’s been updated on the tv

 

[CartyDurham]

Those arseholes in the pavilion caused that

sling them out

 

[Carlos]

Smith poised for a big score

 

[CartyDurham]

Matter of time a no ball takes a wicket here Probably smiths

that’s his 51up. Well played and his patience is impressive here

 

[mustardcharlie]

I hope Australia are going to declare later today.

We did it for them.

You of all of all people know hat aint gonna happen

 

[CartyDurham]

You of all of all people know hat aint gonna happen

Aidan. ? He’s a Durham fan and we declare all the time

 

[CartyDurham]

Most dangerous today Tongue

though Athers is pronouncing it Tong

 

[mackembhoy]

Wonder how Pope is? Any mention on the radio coverage as I can’t remember if it’s been updated on the tv

Think seen on twitter he's got it on ice and not at hospital.

 

[ashley bach]

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FMD I've now completely lost my appetite.

 

[CartyDurham]

Think seen on twitter he's got it on ice and not at hospital.

Cheers. Hope he can bat but it will be well down the order

probably be root in at three

 

[CartyDurham]

FMD I've now completely lost my appetite.

They were nice mind. None left now