Cricket

Just 10 more runs for Moeen to reach 3000 in Tests!

Wondering when “playing without fear” and getting out early becomes not quite good enough?

Umpires really have been shit with lbw's this test.

When there are no cabs behind you on the rank, it doesn't seem to matter?
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Yup they weren’t giving those to England yesterday.

Moeen has done a real job there so far. Main fear was Root coming in at 10/2 after 3 overs.

As with every session, the next one is crucial!

They've probably been swayed by reviewing the replays last night. Probably a natural, subconscious overcompensation.

Moeen has done a real job there so far.

Absolutely - more humble pie being eaten here...

His extra spells in the nets are paying off. Seems odd that a little bit of practice can make such a difference at this level.

Waaaahaaay.

It's all happening. Trying to avoid any comment that induces real mockers.

Edit - ah crap!

Crawley bashing Australia is funny

Great knock Crawley.

Rooooooooot

Well, that was quite the session. It is back on.
Stage set for some fireworks down the order, but I hope they don't just chuck wickets away getting over-excited. Need to get enough to bat them out of his now.

Do you not think they'll be looking to score as quickly as possible for an hour and a half, maybe get a lead of 100, then declare to try and get someone out before the end of play?

Jerusalem, ffs

great knock though from England

Yes - given the weather forecast that is probably the plan. We have to get 20 wickets and Sat looks like a washout.
But alternatively, get a 200 lead by lunch and then bowl at them under cloudier conditions. Maybe depends if this mayhem scoring continues...

From Graun OBO:

45th over: England 2607-2

Bazball in excelsis.

Where is @ketsbaia when its going well?

Declare this eve and get amongst them!

Impressive considering we're on the 48th over.

Crawley always looked so good - until he got out. Played straight, amazing shots on the up, then out. So pleased he has kept going this time. Fair play for sticking with him.

45th over: England 2607-2

Cook would still be thinking to get another 30-40 and then declare... ;)

Isn't Crawley now the top scorer for the series?

I wish I'd bet on England 300+ for 2

He's always going to be a wild swipe away from giving his wicket away but stokes said it's worth it for the times it clicks.

Making Stokes look like a genius right now.

This right now is what we’ve been wanting from bazball. We’ve threatened it for a while but it’s good to see us turn the screw.