Not words you expect to see togetherSome early threat there from Leach.
That said, at least it's usually only sung once a day at most. I just can't believe those who want it as a national anthem.I would like to think that most of us have. It's been said before, but that happens once you realise that the answer to the first verse is 'no' and the answer to the second verse is 'get it your self you lazy sod'.
I'd certainly like to see Mahmood given a spell tonight, before the ball gets too old. I was thinking instead of Leach, who's settled into less than threatening mode. But fair point about Stokes too.Also classic Root, Stokes has just scored a century and is bowling already while Mahmood twists in the wind.
West Indies around 320-6 at the end of the day. England bowling tight but without penetration. Wickets gifted rather than hard-won.Predictions for today? I'm going West Indies 300 all out between tea and close. England choose not to enforce the follow on.
I'm basing this on the spin that suddenly appeared towards the end of the England innings. Feel like our groundsman has really stuffed us up here, it's a proper bat first wicket.
So far Campbell has wafted to an average ball outside off stump and Brooks has hit a long hop outside off to backward point. It's just not acceptable at this level.That's the first gift of the day
Mahmood being given 6 overs out of 41 is shocking! Either Root is just a plain bad captain (very likely) or he isn't looking to keep Mahmood in the side (seems just as likely).Another two overs for Mahmood. Give him a proper spell.