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

[Bahnz]

You should watch Henry Nicholls more.

If a couple catches go down you’ll typically get to watch 4 of them uninterrupted.

 

[kevinw]

Brook's dismissal was the kind you'd expect from a top order bat if he's batting nine down with Nathan Lyon in crutches. Brainless shot in any other circumstances.

 

[CartyDurham]

nice Yorker

I miss the days of a slow ball Yorker. It seems to have gone out of the game

I think it was Franklin Stephenson who had a great one and Cairns of New Zealand got rid of Chris reed with a gem at lords

 

[Fuller Pilch]

Brook was brilliant in NZ but I had a feeling about him after a couple of balls from Tickner who isn’t quick

Same in first test on a road

His test career starts now as the cricket world has seen the weakness

Once the cricketing genius Michael Bracewell ran him out for a diamond duck, Brook's career was ruined. He'll be playing Yorkshire 2nds next year.

 

[Son Of Coco]

Some of the noises the batsmen are making in this game are quite entertaining to say the least.

 

[Prince EWS]

Brook is averaging 74.7 per innings as a novice

just saying. He will learn with experience

dribble

Intriguing to see you on @Brook's side here.

Hmm.

Very interesting.

Hmmmm.

 

[social]

Tickner can be quick, clocked 147 in that England series. His bowl speeds are all over the shop though.

Very likeable guy with brilliant family story as well

But he had Brook flinching at mid 130s

 

[Burgey]

nice Yorker

I miss the days of a slow ball Yorker. It seems to have gone out of the game

I think it was Franklin Stephenson who had a great one and Cairns of New Zealand got rid of Chris reed with a gem at lords

The one harmison got clarke with in 05 was a cracker too

 

[Bahnz]

nice Yorker

I miss the days of a slow ball Yorker. It seems to have gone out of the game

I think it was Franklin Stephenson who had a great one and Cairns of New Zealand got rid of Chris reed with a gem at lords

Funny you mention that, Cairns learnt his slower ball from Stephenson during his time at Notts

 

[CartyDurham]

So when Australia wrap up this innings a lead of around 60 or so
Would they be looking at a minimum 400 to give England to chase ?

 

[Michelle Fivefer]

Bairstow is your man here. If Broad hangs around with him he can get you parity in next to no time.

IF Broad hangs around.

Pointless Broad even walking out here, gonna be walking straight back

You said this 12 minutes ago and he’s still there….

 

[Croadymeister]

Bairstow is your man here. If Broad hangs around with him he can get you parity in next to no time.

Nah we are buried and not got an ounce of sympathy for any of them for such stupidity

 

[Qlder]

Mitchell Starc now equal Mitchell Johnson with 313 wkts

Australia so lucky to have a left arm 150+ Mitchell replace another left arm 150+ Mitchell

 

[CartyDurham]

Intriguing to see you on @Brook's side here.

Hmm.

Very interesting.

Hmmmm.

I’m a fan of England. Those are his stats as it stands.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with that

shame you have to ignore it though

I am allowed to support the opposition and those stats are facts

 

[Jfry]

So when Australia wrap up this innings a lead of around 60 or so
Would they be looking at a minimum 400 to give England to chase ?

No Australia will bat for a day and a half and lead by 500 if possible. No way England can bat for 3.5 sessions to save a test

 

[Burgey]

Starc should definitely have one slip in for Broad, too. Crazy not to have it in there

 

[RightArmMystery]

You said this 12 minutes ago and he’s still there….

I'm sure Stuart is as surprised as I am

 

[Burgey]

Nah we are buried and not got an ounce of sympathy for any of them for such stupidity

It’s a frustrating game

 

[Croadymeister]

I think its the worst 50 I've seen from a front line batsmen.

Some of his shots yesterday were a disgrace, teeing off like it was a village game. Then we had 2 or 3 baseball slots. And now that dismissal.

Hate to say it but after the way we've batted, we deserve to lose this game.

Yeah it was absolutely brainless with Root being the most costly one without doubt

 

[Jfry]

If the English RR gets below Australia's in the first innings, does Australia pass England in the #MoralVictory stakes