*Official* Second Test (Lord's, London) 28 June–2 July

[Son Of Coco]

Well, he kept his eye on it. Saw it hit his bat right in front of his face.

To come out of that innings with a 91 run lead is exceptional.

Will be interesting to see if England can maintain the Bazball rage in the face of the shellacking they're about to get from all angles for the way they just batted in that innings.

I reckon the Aussie quicks will be happy with the 15-20 overs they have to bowl an innings. Hopefully we can take advantage of the lead.

 

[mackembhoy]

Andrew Strauss "Pat Cummins will feel like all his christmas have come at once"

That soundbite should be played to the XI in a locked room on repeat between test matches.

 

[Gob]

He looks like Draco Malfoy, he's a villain.

Draco wasn't a villain though

 

[Pothas]

Trying to remember a worse morning's play at home? I suppose Headingley 19 first innings.

There was that South Africa Test at Trent Bridge back in 2016 or whenever when they lost in one session.

 

[DriveClub]

Hahaha poms are gonna bazball their way to a whitewash at home where's chris hinton

 

[Spark]

Must say, all is set up for the lofty 4th innings chase, esp. with Australia Lyonless.

Yeah this is why I don't think we're really safe here. This game feels 50-50.

 

[CartyDurham]

are you utterly incapable of being a wanker?

What’s the matter now?

I was waiting to be hit. Stop being so literal and over sensitive

I was setting you up to hit me hard for crying out loud

 

[Fuller Pilch]

Swepson probably. Took a few wickets in his county debut this week.

Why?

Travis Head ATG allrounder:

2685 runs @ 47.10 & 9 wickets @ 28.77

 

[Prince EWS]

are you utterly incapable of being a wanker?

I think we all know that isn't true.

 

[loterry1994]

Hahaha where was the bazball after Lyon got injured

 

[morgieb]

England really should’ve scored double what they did from 1/188 and Australia being a bowler down. A pathetic display.

 

[Burgey]

Has this has been as bad as the scoreboard looks?

Yes

 

[social]

Arun being the #9 fitness expert sums up terrestrial tv

 

[Spark]

In any case I don't think England are going to be getting too many more half volleys in this series.

 

[Shri]

Draco wasn't a villain though

Yes but he was an asshole

 

[Spark]

Arun being the #9 fitness expert sums up terrestrial tv

Bit harsh, no? Bloke always kept himself very fit, wouldn't have been the LO player he was without it.

 

[NZTailender]

This is extra infuriating as a black caps fan and having this side beat us repeatedly in recent times.

 

[Socerer 01]

Why?

Travis Head ATG allrounder:

2685 runs @ 47.10 & 9 wickets @ 28.77

they dun call him Travichandran for nuthin

 

[woodleigh]

The Bazball fairytale is over!

 

[CartyDurham]

I think we all know that isn't true.

he is so literal , I gave him a wide open goal

sensitive little person