4th Test (Old Trafford, Manchester) - 23rd to 27th of July

[OverratedSanity]

Didn't keep as low as I thought at first. Previous ball probably spooked him.

 

[SkyBlue]

glad to know all of India's wins at home between 2012 and 2024 were nothing to be proud of

True. We don't care about home wins because its a given.

 

[the big bambino]

Hmmm that variability doesn't sound good.

 

[Johan]

True. We don't care about home wins because its a given.

not against the kiwis sadly

 

[OverratedSanity]

B. Bumrah. I don't know if this is going to help India in the long run when your premier pace bowler is going to be available for only a handful of test matches in a big series and then gets subsequently injured post that. As great as he is, Im really not sure if this is helping India in maintaining that continuity as a bowling unit. Given that he'll be 32 this year, him taking the Malinga route and focusing on white ball would probably work for him just in terms of managing his workload.

This is a truly atrocious take. It needs to be framed somewhere and pinned for shame.

 

[SkyBlue]

not against the kiwis sadly

Absolutely. And that makes Gambhir the worst coach in test cricket history.

 

[OverratedSanity]

Pretty amazing that it's taken this long to get that maiden ton really. Didnt even know it was the first one until they said it yesterday.

 

[Kirkut]

Siraj was good at Edgbaston and Lord’s tbf, Bumrah maybe not at his very best at Headingley and Lord’s, but considering the conditions aren’t friendly for bowlers at all, he was fine, but they both look tired (everyone looks tired, Stokes wasn’t looking tired but then I went and jinxed him and gave him cramp lol)

The armchair kinesiologist in me blames excess gym work creating stiff bodies.

 

[Agonizingly Awkward]

This game is headed for a draw.

 

[cnerd123]

Superman Stokes

 

[GIMH]

Said to the wife about going up tomorrow but I kind of expect the game to end today. Feels like India are done here

 

[OverratedSanity]

Why are they still batting ? Massive lead, weak indian batting lineup, pant hobbled and they're still crawling along. No regard for the future health of test cricket. Despicable. And scared.

 

[Kirkut]

Why are they still batting ? Massive lead, weak indian batting lineup, pant hobbled and they're still crawling along. No regard for the future health of test cricket. Despicable. And scared.

Agreed, the longer the delay the more it gives our batters the hope to draw this test.

 

[LangleyburyCCPlayer]

Agreed, the longer the delay the more it gives our batters the hope to draw this test.

You’ll be relying on the heavens opening because you’re not batting for nearly 2 days

 

[The Brian Hardie Stance]

India are absolutely done in the field.

 

[Agonizingly Awkward]

Why aren't they declaring? Where's the spirit of bazball? Stokes is spooked. Moral victory for India.

 

[Johan]

Why aren't they declaring? Where's the spirit of bazball? Stokes is spooked. Moral victory for India.

tire the fielders out like they did us at Edgbaston

 

[massey]

Carse should be coming in after smith.

 

[RightArmMystery]

Think India might struggle to win from here

 

[King Kane]

A great ton from Stokes to go along with his 5'fer.

I don't think there is any doubt now that he will be remembered as one of the greatest NZ born cricketers of all time.