Re: England v India, 2nd Test, Trent Bridge, 29 Jul-2 Aug, 2011

by Red Sat 30 Jul 2011, 14:21

KP drops a sitter!!

by Henry Sat 30 Jul 2011, 14:28

Allan D wrote:
Red wrote:Trott's shoulder looks ******.

Possibly a broken collar-bone. Looks like KP or FOHL will have to bat at 3 with Bopara coming in at 5 or 6 at Edgbaston. Worrying considering Swann has yet to bowl. Fortunate however that Bopara appears to have returned to form given his 178 against Leicestershire yesterday.

My wildcard pick would be Ben Stokes. Wont happen though.

by lardbucket Sat 30 Jul 2011, 14:34

Red wrote:KP drops a sitter!!

shock horror

by Henry Sat 30 Jul 2011, 14:36

Overall, when you weigh everything up, KP has only ever been an average fielder for England.

by Allan D Sat 30 Jul 2011, 14:37

Broad & Swann hold the record for the highest partnership by 2 Notts players in a Trent Bridge Test. They didn't have much to beat as the previous record was 3 for the 8th wicket by the same pair against the Paksters last year. Evidently his dad & Tim Robinson didn't bat (or play) together in a Test at The Bridge.

by Allan D Sat 30 Jul 2011, 14:39

Henry wrote:Overall, when you weigh everything up, KP has only ever been an average fielder for England.

He had an appalling record of drops when he first came into the side in the '05 Ashes series.

by Henry Sat 30 Jul 2011, 14:45

Yes, and how many overthrows has he given away with reckless throws at the stumps....

by Allan D Sat 30 Jul 2011, 14:50

The highest same-county partnership for England at Trent Bridge is 161 for the 2nd wicket by Rev. David Sheppard and Ted Dexter (Sussex) against Pakistan in July 1962.

by Henry Sat 30 Jul 2011, 15:03

Swann is bowling rubbish here. Awful.

by Henry Sat 30 Jul 2011, 15:06

If we can restrict India's lead to under 100 we are still in with a shout.

by Allan D Sat 30 Jul 2011, 15:20

Henry wrote:Swann is bowling rubbish here. Awful.

At least he's bowling. No Tredwell at Edgbaston. Touch wood.

by Henry Sat 30 Jul 2011, 15:21

Tredwell is old news. Wont be picked again (touch wood). Monty is probably still the number two spinner, but Briggs can't be far behind.

by Red Sat 30 Jul 2011, 15:43

Good last hour from the Indians. Swann has been buffet style; KP's drop has proven costly.

by LeFromage Sat 30 Jul 2011, 15:48

England'll be lucky to keep the lead under 100.

I expect the eight or so overs after tea will be the usual Strauss rubbish of buffet bowlers and easy runs in preparation for the new ball.

by LeFromage Sat 30 Jul 2011, 15:50

Allan D wrote:
Henry wrote:Overall, when you weigh everything up, KP has only ever been an average fielder for England.

He had an appalling record of drops when he first came into the side in the '05 Ashes series.

And how many drops since that first series? Hardly any, from memory.

He's been a safe pair of hands. Cocked one up today. Happens.

by Henry Sat 30 Jul 2011, 16:14

This is just about the worst I have seen Swann bowl for England. Even KP is out-bowling him.

by Henry Sat 30 Jul 2011, 16:19

Strauss has had a very poor day as captain.

by JGK Sat 30 Jul 2011, 16:19

So, one all going into the third test. Shaping up to be an excellent series.

by Henry Sat 30 Jul 2011, 16:21

It's hard to believe how bad Swann is bowling.

by Henry Sat 30 Jul 2011, 17:01

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

Harbhajan smashes it on to his pad but can't review it! Classic!

by Henry Sat 30 Jul 2011, 17:04

HAT TRICK FOR BROAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Guest Sat 30 Jul 2011, 17:06

Oh you've got to be sh!tting me. Just got back from a long drive and I get back just in time to see the ball after the hat trick. Never seen an England player get a hat trick live before either.

Gutted.

by JGK Sat 30 Jul 2011, 17:07

Well that was all very exciting.

And suck sh1t Harby although I dare say Erasmus' time as an international umpire is limited.

by JGK Sat 30 Jul 2011, 17:08

JGK wrote:So, one all going into the third test. Shaping up to be an excellent series.

I don't like to brag but fark me I'm good.

by JGK Sat 30 Jul 2011, 17:09

Collapse is now 5 wickets for 6 runs.

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