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

by Lara Lara Laughs Sun 31 Jul 2011, 13:38

Nuggety Little Warwickshire Legend 2?

Anything but nuggety so far.

by Allan D Sun 31 Jul 2011, 14:09

Highest partnership for England 3rd wicket against the Bannies at The Bridge beating Strauss & KP's 50 in the 1st innings(!)

by Paul Keating Sun 31 Jul 2011, 14:14

I said it during the Ashes. Whoever this man is, I want his babies.

by Zat Sun 31 Jul 2011, 14:16

Lara Lara Laughs wrote:Nuggety Little Warwickshire Legend 2?

Anything but nuggety so far.

It's Nuggety Little Warwickshire Legend, but NLWL is already taken.

by furriner Sun 31 Jul 2011, 14:17

Facking Bhajji is about as usual as tits on a bull. We're f*cked.

by Allan D Sun 31 Jul 2011, 14:18

12th century partnership for England 3rd wicket at Trent Bridge - first since Tresco & Vaughan put on 110 together against the Snoozers in 2004.

by Allan D Sun 31 Jul 2011, 14:19

furriner wrote:Facking Bhajji is about as usual as tits on a bull. We're f*cked.

You need a hat-trick over.

by furriner Sun 31 Jul 2011, 14:26

We don't have qunty mquntface to get lucky for us.

by JGK Sun 31 Jul 2011, 14:27

Is this Bell's best ever innings?

by Zat Sun 31 Jul 2011, 14:29

Well done Bell, now go on with the job and make it a big one.

by furriner Sun 31 Jul 2011, 14:30

Well played Bell.

by Zat Sun 31 Jul 2011, 14:31

And Mudge, you can go get rooted if you think it's a wind up from me.

by skully Sun 31 Jul 2011, 14:34

So Belfohl™ and KayPeefohl™ leading Engulund to a 2-0 position?

by furriner Sun 31 Jul 2011, 14:41

May I advise Bell to get plastic surgery? His current performance is completely at odds with that ratty face.

by furriner Sun 31 Jul 2011, 14:49

And as for Bhajji.....I don't even know what he's doing in the side. I suppose I could - barely- live with him trying and not getting anywhere. But that body language suggests that he gave up a while ago. Fark him for that.

by Lara Lara Laughs Sun 31 Jul 2011, 14:50

Still some work to do. England are more than capable of losing 2, 3 or 4 quick wickets and India are capable of chasing anything up to 300.

by furriner Sun 31 Jul 2011, 14:54

There's work to be done but it's England's game to lose now, and I don't see them losing. What with the weather forecast, IMO this game is gone and with it the chance to win the series.

by Red Sun 31 Jul 2011, 14:56

Agree, India look fcuked. The attack looks a bit threadbare without Khan and their batting lineup is disorganised with a few missing. England has a couple of injuries but looks safe.

by skully Sun 31 Jul 2011, 14:59

Outstanding comeback from England. 40 odd behind with India still only 4 down and they somehow conjured only a 67 run deficit.

And now KayPeefohl™ is out.

by furriner Sun 31 Jul 2011, 14:59

At last.

by Lara Lara Laughs Sun 31 Jul 2011, 15:10

156 the lead. 2.5 days left. 300 + lead needed.

Next batsman:

Walking wicket
Prior
Crocked
Tail

It's not over.

by Allan D Sun 31 Jul 2011, 15:13

Highest England 3rd wicket partnership since Cook & Trott's 251 against the Lankies at Cardiff at the beginning of the summer. Highest at TB since Butcher & Hussain's 189 against the Saffies in August 2003. Highest against India since Gooch & Lamb's 308 at Lord's in July 1990.

by Zat Sun 31 Jul 2011, 15:17

Allan D wrote:Highest England 3rd wicket partnership since Cook & Trott's 251 against the Lankies at Cardiff at the beginning of the summer

File that under BFW, that's only a couple of Tests, hardly worth a comment.

by Brass Monkey Sun 31 Jul 2011, 15:35

Bell's best innings. Really appreciating his positivity. Pretty much broken the Indian bowlers. Should the conditions stay the same, the lower order can cause havoc. Shame KP got out, silly shot really, he was looking well set.

by WideWally Sun 31 Jul 2011, 15:44

What a way to get out!

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