*Official* Fourth Test (Old Trafford, Manchester) 19-23 July

[Spofforth]

Weatherman on the radio saying there should be a "good days play" today. But unlikely to be a let up for any play to occur Saturday or Sunday.

If the Aussies don't find a way to put the wheels back on, this could be over today.

 

[chris.hinton]

Australia have to bat really well today. Their Ashes future depends on it.

 

[Spofforth]

Jesus that was one sided yesterday. Well done poms, too good.

Think Cummins needs a break.

Poms seem to have their bowling sorted now, ours is heading south without Lyon.

Also seems negative to have both Marsh and Green in the same side. Not sure why you would leave out the spinner? If Murphy isn't considered up to it, why is he there? It might not have worked out, but I'm sure what we've done so far hasn't.

 

[Qlder]

Australia $11.50 for the win. Might make a good bet as England implode chasing weather

 

[chris.hinton]

Australia are frightened to go out into the field

 

[91Jmay]

Jesus that was one sided yesterday. Well done poms, too good.

Think Cummins needs a break.

Poms seem to have their bowling sorted now, ours is heading south without Lyon.

Also seems negative to have both Marsh and Green in the same side. Not sure why you would leave out the spinner? If Murphy isn't considered up to it, why is he there? It might not have worked out, but I'm sure what we've done so far hasn't.

If both had form with the bat I'd get it but Green seems a bit shot (although he got the modern cricket version of sawn off imo first dig) his method is scrambled. Should just Crawley it as Spark said in one of his rare good points.

 

[White Ball]

How’s that rain coming along?

 

[chris.hinton]

Ben Stokes and Harry Brook will put on around 125-150 with Johnny Bairstow again. 200 ahead and 2 sessions. Aussies will be 6 down for around 90

 

[chris.hinton]

Harry Brook to an Aussie Fielder

"You going to make me an all time great"

Aussie Fielder

"We will get you early"

Harry Brook Laughing

"Behave you bowling dross enjoy the boundary hitting"

 

[Molehill]

Starting to think if there's going to be a result it'll need to be today - Sunday forecast getting worse and worse.

 

[WICFan]

If both had form with the bat I'd get it but Green seems a bit shot (although he got the modern cricket version of sawn off imo first dig) his method is scrambled. Should just Crawley it as Spark said in one of his rare good points.

Yeah, instead of poking and edging his way through a scratchy innings for a few runs he needs to be a bit more aggressive.

 

[WICFan]

Starting to think if there's going to be a result it'll need to be today - Sunday forecast getting worse and worse.

Looks like Sunday is going to be a washout, tomorrow going to be a stop/start day as well.

 

[Spofforth]

Poms to go the tonk, set the Aussies 180 and send them in to have a little go before lunch?

I think if the Aussies last the day out (and keep the rain dance up) it might be enough.

 

[RightArmMystery]

Nahhhh. Bit showery on Sunday but not a washout all day. 40% chance of rain according to the Met Office. Rain radar looks patchy and pretty clear later in the day

 

[Aidan11]

Plenty of time left to win this game despite the forecast.

 

[ripper868]

Ruining Test Cricket (for me) right now.

Just going to make our innings victory at the oval so much sweeter

 

[Pup Clarke]

Bloke needs a long long break

Also needs to step down for his own good

Personally would have rested him for one of the tests. Head or Carey could easily deputise. Far too much dependent on him being skipper and the spearhead of the attack

Australia missed a trick there imo

 

[RightArmMystery]

Damn, if Carey took that clean Stokes was gone. Would have been against the spirit of the game if the sub fielder had got a run out though. Disgraceful.

 

[Aidan11]

Stokes was gone there.

 

[White Ball]

Just put £100 on the draw