Yeah, don’t know if you heard but there was some chatter about it on the commentary earlier. The soil not being the same as India and SL so you don’t get the same sort of pitches.
It caps off a very frustrating era for England bowling.
A third seamer would've been handy on this pitch, not one who can only bowl 5 overs in a day. Did they replace the right player?
He's still available for selection, fit and bowling well.
They won't pick him again
More chance of me playing
I presume that is for numbers 8-11? England's are probably slightly better than that given that 104 not out was by Salman Agha in the last Test, who was pushed to 8 by a nightwatchman.
Yeah those sort of partnerships are bloody annoying for the fielding side. Haven't watched any play so far, but I gather Pakistan is still well under par here anyway?
I've only been able to watch a tiny portion of the session, so missed it unfortunately.
No imo.
I think their biggest issue is only having one seamer (who is hobbling with the bat). Potts and Carse have found the occasional bit of life in this pitch, whilst there hasn't been a lot for the spinners. It'll probably turn more as the pitch gets older, but you'd fancy England to go after this attack when it's their turn.
Well they're not all out yet, and 'don't judge the pitch until both teams have batted', but I don't see why England couldn't get a big score again. There's simply no pace off the pitch for the spinners.
Yep I was saying Stokes should replace Pope before this game.
The uneven bounce and shooters etc will only get worse as the match progresses but Pakistan's spinners aren't exactly good and they've compromised on reverse swing which has already been present in this match.
