2nd Test (Edgbaston) - July 2nd

[centurymaker]

Significant Indian crowd today.

 

[CodeOfWisden]

Jurel should play but who would he replace?

If Jurel can bat at 3 then he can replace Nair, otherwise we only need one of Sundar/Jadeja.

 

[slowfinger]

Stokes has the magic arm so expect a breakthrough now or so

 

[CodeOfWisden]

The biggest worry about an Indian win is that Gambhir might actually think this NKR/Jadeja/Washington trio can play together in England.

Nkr should be dropped, no two ways about it.

 

[morgieb]

Zak Crawley, what is he good for?

 

[Johan]

Zak...

 

[SkyBlue]

Crawley just dropped the match

 

[slowfinger]

well that was the chance

 

[Arachnödouche2.0]

Should get to 375 at least before going mental

 

[SkyBlue]

Should get to 375 at least before going mental

Apparently not

Pant being Pant

 

[slowfinger]

well Pant still has his reflexes I see

 

[centurymaker]

Given his skill, Pant is one of the most irresponsible players I have seen. Doesn't seem to care about match situation at all...

Terrible shot, terrible drop.

Still playing all the shots in the air.. stupid stupid

 

[centurymaker]

Captain needs to step in and have a word with him. He is gonna get out just before Lunch..

Needs to pay some regard to the match situation. This is irresponsible batting. not impressed at all.

 

[trundler]

This must be the worst English attack in living memory. I can't think of any point going back to the immediately post WW2 period where England would've fielded a worse attack.

 

[Son Of Coco]

Given his skill, Pant is one of the most irresponsible players I have seen. Doesn't seem to care about match situation at all...

Terrible shot, terrible drop.

Still playing all the shots in the air.. stupid stupid

Maybe India have decided the English attack poses little threat and that it might be worth Pant having a red hot go to see what happens. If it comes off, they'll be miles ahead. If not, they might be backing the lower order to get them enough runs anyway.

 

[wpdavid]

For a finger spinner, he does drag a fair few down.

 

[slowfinger]

will Bashir be able to buy himself a wicket?

also could this be Bashir's last game as England's frontline spinner?

 

[Arachnödouche2.0]

Should get to 375 at least before going mental

Well looks like they'll get there soon enough lol

 

[centurymaker]

Pant looking to outdo Jamie Smith? Is that what it is? Grow up. No need to bat this fast!

 

[wpdavid]

This must be the worst English attack in living memory. I can't think of any point going back to the immediately post WW2 period where England would've fielded a worse attack.

Broadly agree, but the late 1980s post-Willis & Botham line-ups say 'hi'.