*Official* Third Test (Headingley, Leeds) 6–10 July

[Shady Slim]

Ball change worked?

nah boss the real bowlers have come on

 

[Bahnz]

Another top 44 from Crawley, more than 50% over his average, well played

Tbf, he's the only batsmen who hasn't looked like he's absolutely shitting himself every ball.

 

[Shri]

will root say oh no to the stump mic as he nicks one to slip

 

[Calm_profit]

Root has been lucky

 

[KungFu_Kallis]

Tbf, he's the only batsmen who hasn't looked like he's absolutely ****ting himself every ball.

Yeah it's a bit surprising Root looks this jittery... for an England GOAT

 

[straw man]

Tbf, he's the only batsmen who hasn't looked like he's absolutely ****ting himself every ball.

Yeah there's been no Bazball in evidence this innings, other than Crawley's see-ball-hit-ball. Root hasn't even tried to reverse sweep a fast bowler yet.

As I say that Brook hits a more expansive drive.

 

[Burgey]

FFS Australia, how can you stand there and not abuse Brook for letting a semi-retired number seven or eight bat in your spot because you aren't up to it? The bloke should be standing in a puddle of his own tears right now.

 

[RightArmMystery]

Good delivery that but christ, what a dogshit attempt at a shot.

 

[Son Of Coco]

Harry Brook is a myth.

It'd be nice if he'd edge one/get bowled though.

 

[quincywagstaff]

Ball is talking

England should be thankful Starc just had a long spell with the ball moving around like this.

 

[Alex0paul]

Just a bizarre move to put Moeen at 3 considering his overall Test record v Oz.

stokes obviously wants to be there at the end to get the glory so makes sense that he’s moved down to 7

 

[Ashes81]

Since the ball change, it's become so much tougher to bat.

 

[Shri]

is root actually batting here or protecting the tail i.e. brook

 

[Son Of Coco]

Someone clatter Brook's helmet, please.

Then pitch it up again.

 

[Burgey]

Cummins needs to come back and end this Brook malarkey asap.

 

[Qlder]

Looking forward to Marsh and Green both playing the next test...enjoy T20 Warner

 

[KungFu_Kallis]

Aus should sub big Cam Green on to stand in the gully. Half the shots are going in that area.

 

[Burgey]

Tubby talking sense re getting Murphy on soonish

 

[halba]

need a couple of quick wickets here to get the upper hand

 

[halba]

far out . Boland keeps bowling in the slot and getting hit.