Admin Lineker Posted July 31, 2011 Admin Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 And yeah, we should amazingly be winning this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugobomb Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 And yeah, we should amazingly be winning this. I'd say, whist obviously similar, they're not the same situation. The NZ batman went for the gap in between Sidebottom and the other batsman, even though it was clear that Sidebottom was always going to come across that gap to get to the ball. There was no reason not to go the other side of Sidebottom. He went for that gap, maybe thinking Sidebottom would pull up to avoid the collision and paid for it. Bell and pretty everyone else on the field thought that the ball was over for a four, the umpire (allegedly) called 'over' and was handing the bowler back his jumper when Bell started to walk back to the pavilion. You can see why Bell started to walk, though a case can be made for him staying in his crease until he was sure. That being said, it would have been good sportsmanship for Collingwood to retract the appeal but I can see why he didn't. The batsman was more at fault that Sidebottom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baddar Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Also, India themselves said that if it hadn't been the last ball before tea, they would've stuck by the original decision - so it was fortunate for Bell that it was the very last ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baddar Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 The boys were swinging for the fences a bit this morning. Bresnan managed 90 before getting out - it's 543-9 now, so it looks very much like England will be bowling after lunch. The lead stands at 476 now. In the bag, surely... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 All out for 554. A 478 chase will be more than enough, be nice if we can pick up a wicket in the 4-5 overs before lunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starvinho Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 I can see England bowling them out for 250-275, getting Dravid out will be key I reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baddar Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 DRAVID GONE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starvinho Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 And Dravid out for 6! Broad with the wicket, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 All out for 554. A 478 chase will be more than enough, be nice if we can pick up a wicket in the 4-5 overs before lunch. Broad surely nailed on for MOTM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baddar Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 I think Broad would've been named MOTM even if he hadn't taken any wickets in the 2nd innings, to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starvinho Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Jimmy! Bowls Laxman for 4! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Lineker Posted August 1, 2011 Admin Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 lol, India. 39-4. How after the first day this has happened is just hilarious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starvinho Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 (edited) 55-5 now, Bresnan gets another. Yuvraj Singh gone for 8. Edit: Next ball Bresnan gets Dhoni LBW, he's on a hat-trick! Edited August 1, 2011 by Starvinho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starvinho Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 68-6 at tea. Hopefully we can finish this off today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrilla Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Cracking day's play for England, very jealous of my mate's who have gone to the game today, bastards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starvinho Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Jimmy has got Tendulkar! 107-7 now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrilla Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Haha, this sub fielder is becoming a cult hero! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Lineker Posted August 1, 2011 Admin Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 129-8 Not even going to reach a fifth day. Embarassing for India. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starvinho Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 It'll be over in the next half-hour this. Our bowling has been spot on again, Bresnan especially today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Bresnan would've have got MOTM in any other match, he's bowled brilliantly - decent knock second innings too. On course for #1 spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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