*Official* Second Test at Lord's - Aug 12-16 2021

[AndyZaltzHair]

Ishant is bowling a bit full

 

[CarlsbergXpress]

There's multiple things going on though. Rustiness is obviously a thing, some players just need quite a bit of gametime to feel back in rhythm and comfort again. Once he got through that, then the benefits of being mentally refreshed can really kick in.

****, could have been my first ever thread! Oh well, my point was kind of Root seems to have been consistently good at home and away for years. Now he is finally converting, could he quickly jump to the top? Agree that strange times may have helped him.

 

[Spark]

****, could have been my first ever thread! Oh well, my point was kind of Root seems to have been consistently good at home and away for years. Now he is finally converting, could he quickly jump to the top? Agree that strange times may have helped him.

Yeah I just don't agree that he's been consistently good at home and away for years.

 

[CarlsbergXpress]

Yeah I just don't agree that he's been consistently good at home and away for years.

Not even good? I sit corrected then ?

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Bowled, neck and crop

 

[honestbharani]

I think they’re both good enough to do it if that’s the plan. Tbf it would be unfair to criticise Siraj.

No, i mean they are naturally not bowl dry types. Shami esp. He is gonna drift one nicely at the legs every other over irrespective of pitch and conditions

 

[honestbharani]

Ishant is bowling a bit full

That is what got him the wicket ?

 

[cnerd123]

ISHANT

Silencing the haterz, what a gem

 

[CarlsbergXpress]

First baller for Mo?

 

[Groundking]

Counterattack 50 from Mo right now would be so nice

 

[wpdavid]

I prefer Groundking's version.

 

[Uppercut]

Bowled through the gate always looks terrible but it’s a seriously good ball.

 

[CarlsbergXpress]

I prefer Groundking's version.

Me too, but I love this sport and all that narrative that goes with it.

 

[Jack1]

That was a beauty. Unplayable for Buttler. At least he made a contribution.

 

[CarlsbergXpress]

Curran will get a 50 and preserve his place in the team, even though everyone who watches cricket knows he isn’t test class ?

 

[Spark]

Super stiff front leg in that Buttler attempted drive. vic_orthdox would not have been impressed.

 

[wpdavid]

Curran will get a 50 and preserve his place in the team, even though everyone who watches cricket knows he isn’t test class ?

How many wickets does Curran need to take in India's 2nd innings for you to make him your avatar?

 

[mr_mister]

So keen for Moeen to do well here

 

[CarlsbergXpress]

How many wickets does Curran need to take in India's 2nd innings for you to make him your avatar?

12

 

[BoyBrumby]

300 up.

Obviously not at parity yet, but scarcely imagined heights from 26/2.

Another captain's knock from Root. Can't be too many higher scores from batters who faced a hat-trick ball either, surely?