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  1. I Blame Pozzo

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    Well,at least we're still in and I've returned with Ford,visited my Mother's property,been into WGC to get the foxes' arsen,done my weights AND had lunch.
    Could have done with Stokes sticking in there but,as Willis said,we don't do that.
    Let's hope Buttler's tummy is ok.
     
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  2. WillisWasTheWorst

    WillisWasTheWorst Its making less grammar mistake's thats important

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    Amazing. Six batters substantially into double figures and not a single half-century between them. I thought this was supposed to be a cracking wicket to bat on.
     
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  3. The undeniable truth

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    It probably is. We are just hopeless at test cricket.
     
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  4. Keighley

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    As a Somerset fan, I am enjoying watching Vernon Philander bowl.

    As an England fan, I am not.
     
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  5. UEA_Hornet

    UEA_Hornet First Team Captain

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    I think the captain needs to admit he's not up to the job.
     
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  6. The undeniable truth

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    He isn't but it's hard to blame him for the fact that the other 10 can't bat ....
     
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  7. WillisWasTheWorst

    WillisWasTheWorst Its making less grammar mistake's thats important

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    POPE! At least one of them's infallible with the bat. ;)
     
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  8. The undeniable truth

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    We've suddenly learned how to play this game ! Well on top now and on the way to a match winning total as long as we can bowl them out on what looks a very good batting surface now.
     
    The undeniable truth, Jan 6, 2020
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  9. Otter

    Otter Gambling industry insider

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    Good innings by Stokes, it took the pressure off of Sibley who got his maiden test century.
     
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  10. Knight GT

    Knight GT Predictor extraordinaire 2013/14

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    Perfect openers innings from Sibley. Should win from here
     
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  11. The undeniable truth

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    Yes will do him the world of good too.
     
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  12. The undeniable truth

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    60-0....were going to lose this one now after declaring aren't we.....
     
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  13. Otter

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    Marginal DRS call in England's favour.
     
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  14. wfc4ever

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    Could do with a couple of quick wickets after lunch to settle the nerves.
     
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  15. The undeniable truth

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    Yes. Beginning to look like a draw....
     
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  16. The undeniable truth

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    Nailed on for a draw...wicket looks dead.
     
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  17. GoingDown

    GoingDown "The Stability"

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    Nah, Swanny will come on to clean them up.
     
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  18. Otter

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    Anderson not fit to bowl.
     
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    GoingDown "The Stability"

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    Yep. Painful to watch him try. A strong Captain wouldn't be bowling him.

    However, we don't have one of those.
     
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  20. Keighley

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    I think that's harsh. It was worth a roll of the dice. But is obviously not going to work.
     
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  21. The undeniable truth

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    12 overs to get one wicket !
     
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    Fantastic stuff!
     
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  23. Keighley

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    Never in doubt.
     
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  24. Happy bunny

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    Crawley's catch was comedy gold. Looked for a moment as if there would be a three-man pile-up.
     
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    wingco, Jan 7, 2020
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    Close in the end but got the job done.

    Well done Stokes, Crawley and co.
     
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  27. The Voice of Reason

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    Well done guys, now get on and win the series :cool:
     
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  28. WillisWasTheWorst

    WillisWasTheWorst Its making less grammar mistake's thats important

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    Very nice to see a real 5-day Test Match for once. And away wins are still possible!
     
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  29. I Blame Pozzo

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    That was closer than I thought it would be but well done all!
     
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  30. Aberystwyth_Hornet

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    Things were looking a bit desperate but ultimately a good victory
     
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  31. WillisWasTheWorst

    WillisWasTheWorst Its making less grammar mistake's thats important

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    England sliding to an inadequate total again: 4 down at little more than 2 an over.
     
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  32. The undeniable truth

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    Yes. What is the pitch like ? Their spinner seems to be unplayable according to the text updates. And as you say 2 runs an over suggests batting isn't easy - yet it looked very easy at about 75 odd for no wicket.
     
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  33. Keighley

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    1-44 off 25? Doesn't sound unplayable to me.
     
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  34. The undeniable truth

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    He bowled his first 20 odd overs for 20 odd runs. Every other ball seemed to be a play and miss. Just reporting what the ESPN live commentary said....
     
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  35. WillisWasTheWorst

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    No complete batting failures, but can anyone get a 50?
     
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