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[Buzz]

On Tongue, I think he will do better at the nursery end, he mughy get a go at that in the second dig. Stokes will definitely be keen for him to get a wicket.

On the batting, there is a big crowed expected on Sat, I would have thought someone would have a word with the Eng management and say this is an entertainment business, please keep going...

I also think a lead of 250 will be more than enough... I would like to see Eng bat all day, but they are more likely to bat until tea.

[Paese]

Proper old school cricket kit, lovely.

Said the same yesterday. I'm really not a fan of how bright white England's test kit is, and hate the style of jumper. Not related to this test match, but the colour and design of the New Zealand test kit is my ideal.

[Paese]

On Tongue, I think he will do better at the nursery end, he mughy get a go at that in the second dig. Stokes will definitely be keen for him to get a wicket.

On the batting, there is a big crowed expected on Sat, I would have thought someone would have a word with the Eng management and say this is an entertainment business, please keep going...

I also think a lead of 250 will be more than enough... I would like to see Eng bat all day, but they are more likely to bat until tea.

I agree in terms of keeping it going for the entertainment. Not a great start to the summer if we get it done early and loads of people miss out on a full day of cricket on the weekend. So, just bat all day.
I have to say, I'm not sure it's great preparation for the team ahead of The Ashes given the step up in quality/atmosphere/pressure. So the only real benefit is time in the middle, so use it.

[rickjames]

This is an absolute bullying

[Jimbo]

Surely they rack up a big total to give Root, Brook and Stokes some time in the middle against a red ball?

[rickjames]

Genuinely think they wont need to bat at this point, looks like they're going for the win today at this rate

[Kulli]

Bat, bat and bat some more I'd say, as test time in the middle will be useful. How many times do we say England are undercooked in the first test of a series.

I'd agree, but not sure it really feels the Bazball way.

[Buzz]

When was the last time Root batted in a proper match?

[alexhilly1492]

When was the last time Root batted in a proper match?

Pakistan?

[jjelricksmith]

The 1000 is on....

[thegowerwaft]

The 1000 is on....

This made me genuinely chuckle 🤣

[procricket]

What do I know he hit Tucker I think 3 times !!