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[Jono]

42 run partnership, this is hilarious. Particularly since you would have thought Patel would have been sent in ahead of Sreesanth.

 

[IndianByHeart]

In order to win matches its very important to get rid of tailenders soon.I think England missed a golden opportunity here by allowing Indian non-specialist batsmen to score some invaluable runs.

Munaf is next in and he's no bunny with bat, India shouldn't give a lead of more than 60-75 runs.

 

[Jono]

50 partnership

 

[DanielFullard]

We do all the hard work in getting the 'better' batsmen out and then Kumble and Sreeanth hit 51 from 69 balls

 

[steds]

Oh dear.

 

[DanielFullard]

I dont see the point in putting Monty in. He hasnt looked very threatening throughout the innings and at this stage we need these taileneders out and to be out under pressure and even though Monty has bowled well with a good economy, hes not what we need attacking these tailenders right now

 

[Magrat Garlick]

I dont see the point in putting Monty in. He hasnt looked very threatening throughout the innings and at this stage we need these taileneders out and to be out under pressure and even though Monty has bowled well with a good economy, hes not what we need attacking these tailenders right now

You're saying Udal's looked more threatening?

 

[steds]

You're saying Udal's looked more threatening?

Udal couldn't be look threatening if he had a balaclava, an AK-47, some rope and a clamping device.

 

[andyc]

Udal couldn't be look threatening if he had a balaclava, an AK-47, some rope and a clamping device.

Quoted for the typo.

Anyone on cricbuzz? Look out for me.

 

[DanielFullard]

You're saying Udal's looked more threatening?

No


And besides, Monty has thankfully just prooved me wrong

 

[andyc]

I dont see the point in putting Monty in. He hasnt looked very threatening throughout the innings and at this stage we need these taileneders out and to be out under pressure and even though Monty has bowled well with a good economy, hes not what we need attacking these tailenders right now

*cough*

 

[DanielFullard]

*cough*

Hey, Im not one to shy away when I am wrong. Im glad I was. We needed that wicket.

 

[Pedro Delgado]

Thank Ganesha.

 

[Jono]

Kumble averages 40 with the bat in this series.

 

[Langeveldt]

Udal took a wicket!!

Onya Udders

 

[steds]

Quoted for the typo.

Anyone on cricbuzz? Look out for me.

What typo? Oh wait. I see it.

 

[andyc]

Hey, Im not one to shy away when I am wrong. Im glad I was. We needed that wicket.

Haha yeah fair enough. It's not as if I've been right all the time (looks at Langers' sig). Spinners often do have a knack of getting out tailenders, though.

 

[DanielFullard]

Udal took a wicket!!

Imagine the shame of the poor chap who has to have that on his CV

 

[alternative]

A lead of 121 runs for England.. as India are all out for 279...
good bowling by Anderson..

 

[Pedro Delgado]

121. Healthy lead, cudda been healthier but the tail did very well.