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

[Burgey]

Erasmus must have a citizenship application in with the Home Office over there. Diabolical decision.

Won’t matter anyway but rhadd to a just woeful umpiring. Village stuff

 

[ripper868]

See the length of this seesion still less overs than expected

Oh big time, perhaps it says something for how long a session needs to be these days.

 

[GIMH]

Erasmus must have a citizenship application in with the Home Office over there. Diabolical decision.

Won’t matter anyway but rhadd to a just woeful umpiring. Village stuff

Clearly bounced, possibly even twice

 

[loterry1994]

Obviously the catch has split opinion and comparisons with Smiths catch off Root in the 1st innings.

For what it's worth, I thought the Smith catch was fine but Starc grounded his.

It won't make any difference tomorrow but its certainly spilt opinion.

come on bro

 

[Kirkut]

Psychological test for Australia tomorrow, with Lyon out and that catch decision going against them, will they be back tomorrow with their A game?

 

[quincywagstaff]

On one hand I think Starc had his fingers underneath the ball so that was a pretty big error by the 3rd umpire.

On the other hand from a drama and controversy perspective it's great for this contest. Even though Oz are still strong favourites, I imagine if England won from here on the back of a Duckett ton that would be right up there in terms if controversial Ashes moments.

 

[Aidan11]

Erasmus must have a citizenship application in with the Home Office over there. Diabolical decision.

Won’t matter anyway but rhadd to a just woeful umpiring. Village stuff

The umpires are biased towards England but Australia are about to go 2-0 up.

How does that work?

 

[loterry1994]

Psychological test for Australia tomorrow, with Lyon out and that catch decision going against them, will they be back tomorrow with their A game?

England still need a miracle to win this and ducket And stokes need another 100 runs this partnership at least

 

[Burgey]

Psychological test for Australia tomorrow, with Lyon out and that catch decision going against them, will they be back tomorrow with their A game?

I dunno, I’d like to think they might still have a bit to play for and turn up ready to play, but maybe I’m a bit old fashioned that way

 

[Burgey]

The umpires are biased towards England but Australia are about to go 2-0 up.

How does that work?

Because they’re a miles better side

 

[GIMH]

Ponting makes a good point. Root clearly shouldn’t have been given out on Thursday. He should be allowed to resume his innings at the next wicket (when it will be 350-4)

 

[Burgey]

Ponting makes a good point. Root clearly shouldn’t have been given out on Thursday. He should be allowed to resume his innings at the next wicket (when it will be 350-4)

And make 4

 

[honestbharani]

And make 4

4* will win them the game most probably, tbf.

 

[Spark]

Psychological test for Australia tomorrow, with Lyon out and that catch decision going against them, will they be back tomorrow with their A game?

Had it happened in the middle of the day with the crowd going then it might have had a big effect but with the overnight break it won't have any impact at all.

Poor Green has had nothing go his way this game at all.

 

[trundler]

Missed the last session for the most part. Is Duckett for real?

 

[loterry1994]

Had it happened in the middle of the day with the crowd going then it might have had a big effect but with the overnight break it won't have any impact at all.

Poor Green has had nothing go his way this game at all.

they’ve already had plenty go against them all series.we’ll be fine

 

[Woodster]

Whether you deem the Starc a catch or not, why on earth is he steadying himself with his catching hand face down into the turf? It was an excellent catch that he took but just just finish it off even if it means you get a mouthful of turf!

 

[Spark]

Whether you deem the Starc a catch or not, why on earth is he steadying himself with his catching hand face down into the turf? It was an excellent catch that he took but just just finish it off even if it means you get a mouthful of turf!

Like seriously. You think a professional cricketer would know better than to do what he just did.

 

[Ashes81]

come on bro

Starc is still sliding when the ball scrapes along the ground - he should have turned his wrist over.

Look in the grand scheme of things it won't matter but for me his still in the act of making the catch when the ball touches the ground.

 

[grecian]

The bus has broken down I gather the Aussies are still cheating