England Winter Test cricket thread

[captainfog]

We can still draw this test thanks to the first day wash out. To do it we'll have to bat for the best part of 2 days, but I saw nothing last night from their bowlers or the pitch to say that isn't possible.

[Chazza]

KP got the only real class delivery the rest pretty much gave their wicket away.

[captainfog]

KP got the only real class delivery the rest pretty much gave their wicket away.

Precisely... and to be honest, he just lost the ball in the flight a little. If he'd been in for 20 mins that ball probably wouldn't have got him out.

[Buzzo]

The Kiwis on to 155-0

[Alex]

Cook looks devoid of ideas.

[Chazza]

Need a few quick wickets.

[Alex]

Bowlers have just resorted to bullying

[Alex]

Finally a wicket It's on.

[Alex]

Feel Wuff?

[Chazza]

Rutherford's ton come at a decent rate.

[Chazza]

Not exactly the comeback I was hoping for.

[Alex]

Me either. Thought they would tumble today. Think we need to bat very long and try to force the draw.

[Buzzo]

The batting line up looks so much weaker without Strauss, needs somebody to step up to the plate as opening batsman this tour. I don't see it in Compton.

[Chazza]

Going to need this new ball to take some wickets quickly

If we don't get them out today then we will need to bat for at least a day and a half to save this match on a pitch which has done nothing

[Chazza]

Monty!