5th Test (The Oval) - 31st July to 4th August

[Arachnödouche2.0]

These two lefties have to deliver statement innings here. Won't have many bigger chances of announcing their creds.

 

[LangleyburyCCPlayer]

To be fair to Tongue, the biggest issue he had in the first innings was losing footing, now he’s got to grips with that, he’s been good

 

[mackembhoy]

He needed to come back at some stage, the unfortunate things for him is that a) Woakes got injured, and b), we only named the 4 frontline bowlers in the first place, Bethell’s pick hasn’t worked out so far

Cook would have been perfect for this or even better Sir Jimmy.

But for some reason we can only have one of that type of bowler in the side.

Cos vibes.

 

[LangleyburyCCPlayer]

These two lefties have to deliver statement innings here. Won't have many bigger chances of announcing their creds.

Same again Tongy

 

[SkyBlue]

These two lefties have to deliver statement innings here. Won't have many bigger chances of announcing their creds.

Don't think that'll happen imo. Ball doing too much. Jaiswal will inevitably edge one to the slips.

 

[LangleyburyCCPlayer]

Cook would have been perfect for this or even better Sir Jimmy.

But for some reason we can only have one of that type of bowler in the side.

Cos vibes.

He can feel aggrieved at missing out for Overton of all people, but overall I’m not too upset at us not picking Cook

 

[Isura]

India need to consider making Siraj player-coach and resting him in the rare occasions that Bumrah plays.

 

[kevinw]

Cook would have been perfect for this or even better Sir Jimmy.

But for some reason we can only have one of that type of bowler in the side.

Cos vibes.

How many tests did Anderson, Broad and Woakes play together? All at 82-83. These guys pick fast bowlers like they're Duncan Fletcher in the 06-07 Ashes.

 

[Arachnödouche2.0]

That's the drunkest, most tired rendition of Here Comes The Sun being delivered on trumpet atm

 

[LangleyburyCCPlayer]

To be fair to Tongue, the biggest issue he had in the first innings was losing footing, now he’s got to grips with that, he’s been good

Overton not looking as wayward now neither, though he’s still not looking as threatening

 

[Isura]

Jaiswal need to keep going and target 100 before stumps. Gus and Joshy seen off.

 

[kevinw]

India need to consider making Siraj player-coach and resting him in the rare occasions that Bumrah plays.

Bumrah either intimidates the others or makes them complacent due to his genius but when he doesn't play they suddenly become world beaters.

 

[SkyBlue]

I know commentators have waxed lyrical about Rahul and his technique but this was a pretty lame way to get out. No wonder he's a 35 average player. Looked like he was in the form of his life but somehow you felt he came up a bit short when it mattered most.

 

[Arachnödouche2.0]

I'm drawing a blank on at least one other extant LHB who play-leaves the ball like Sai does

 

[LangleyburyCCPlayer]

I know commentators have waxed lyrical about Rahul and his technique but this was a pretty lame way to get out. No wonder he's a 35 average player. Looked like he was in the form of his life but somehow you felt he came up a bit short when it mattered most.

Let me guess, India out of this now?

 

[trundler]

Overton needs to bowl a lot straight, fuller and better in general

 

[SkyBlue]

India played 70 overs in the 1st innings. England played 51. With one bowler short, India got to think a bit tactical here. Play as many overs as possible. The runs will come. No need to go chasing for it like the Bazballers did.

 

[Uppercut]

I'm drawing a blank on at least one other extant LHB who play-leaves the ball like Sai does

I don’t think I’ve seen anyone play it consistently since Neil McKenzie.

 

[Arachnödouche2.0]

Good god, Jaiswal has to ton up now

 

[SkyBlue]

Let me guess, India out of this now?

Expected better from the guy with apparently the 'best technique' in this team. This what makes Rahul frustrating. For all his talent, he doesn't make it count as much as his ability suggests. And that's why he will be remembered as a good player but not a great player.