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

[wpdavid]

You’re probably right, but he’s holding himself after every delivery. Someone should have a word.

BBC commentary reckons that Pope did that a couple of overs ago.

 

[Ju7]

You’re probably right, but he’s holding himself after every delivery. Someone should have a word.

I can only think they know what they are doing and that it won't make things worse.

 

[slowfinger]

such a metronomical action from Dawson, might need to try and rip a few though or he'll get patted back all day long

 

[Srinath P]

The wicket is quite dangerous now.

With the new ball due in a few overs, worrying signs for India.

Not sure if these 2 will manage to survive till lunch

 

[Pothas]

such a metronomical action from Dawson, might need to try and rip a few though or he'll get patted back all day long

A lot more threatening that last over.

 

[trundler]

Dawson has a very easy to draw mug

 

[SkyBlue]

Pitch doing things now

This will be over very quickly barring major surprises

 

[Uppercut]

India have batted really well in this match IMO. If they weren’t so brutal with the ball they’d have had England batting last on this.

 

[kevinw]

Draw still favourite imo. England need to blow out 3-4 wickets with the new ball which they've been crap with all series.

 

[Son Of Coco]

Draw still favourite imo. England need to blow out 3-4 wickets with the new ball which they've been crap with all series.

They took 2 in an over with the new ball at the start of this innings.

 

[jaydesh]

On the plus side, the new ball could mean that runs will flow a lot easier. If they survive till then, that is

 

[slowfinger]

can't see sundar lasting too long here

 

[Ju7]

Draw still favourite imo. England need to blow out 3-4 wickets with the new ball which they've been crap with all series.

I still think Eng are favourites.

 

[Johan]

Wtf Gill would make 250

 

[jaydesh]

Ditto to what the others have predicted. We have the face the fact that India are known to be mental midgets. I get that they aren't chasing a score this time, but it's unlikely we are going to see a 2005 Ponting 156 style innings at the moment here at Old Trafford.

 

[slowfinger]

come on Archer you need to show why we been paying you on a central contract whilst you been injured for the past 4 years or whatever

 

[Nintendo]

When was the last time an away batsmen made 4 hundreds in a single series in england?

 

[slowfinger]

why is Archer bowling 82 mph Chris woakesys ?

 

[jaydesh]

It's slightly off topic from the current proceedings, but could the Oval match be the last time we see Chris Woakes in whites? Unlikely they will take him to Australia, and the next summer is going to be a while away.

 

[SkyBlue]

Gill reading CW calling him an FTB

Terrific century under pressure. Need to carry on though.