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[basket case]

For years I've been reading forums and sub continental players where often down graded as home bullies that feasted on flat pitches. I think time has come to remove that notion. Playing spin is an art.

[kaustav]

For years I've been reading forums and sub continental players where often down graded as home bullies that feasted on flat pitches. I think time has come to remove that notion. Playing spin is an art.

Yep; notwithstanding their so called poor overseas records, one must agree they are not alone in that.
OK-- before anyone lashes out again, India has pushed the above to a rather extreme right now...lol

Very good fightback by Pakistan. 3-0?? Mindboggling.

I wonder what Manormanic will have to say now.

[MD2812]

A good afternoon session by England, still a mammoth task ahead of them!!

[kaustav]

It is getting interesting now. These two need to be there for the next two hours and England might suddenly be in the driver's seat. Good game.

[roco]

Cook is key for me as he needs to do what Ali did then let others play round him

Nice to see kp getting out of his crease

[kaustav]

Cook is key for me as he needs to do what Ali did then let others play round him

Totally agree! Azhar Ali took the word patience to another level it seemed. 

[Simmy]

bell and morgan now lol

[kaustav]

I think Morgan can make a difference by being a little aggressive. You need to show a little more intent against these spinners otherwise you will not have any chance of surviving.

[roco]

Matter of time now me thinks barring a miracle

[Number4]

So what's the verdict? Why have the number 1 team in the world with the number 1 spin bowler in the world faired so poorly in a series where spin bowling has dominated by the opposition?

To be honest I think Monty outbowled Swann this series... Infact all spin bowlers out bowled Swann this series I think.. Not that Swann bowled poorly as his figures show he bowled ok.

Why have the batsmen let the team down considering they have such a talented team of batsmen? No commitment at all this series.

[Red Ink Cricket]

80 odd with 2 wickets to go? what are the chances of a shock win?

[mdl_1979]

Zero.  Unless Monty has been waiting his whole life to play one innings of note.

[Red Ink Cricket]

yeah especially as jimmy's gone now. would have made an interesting finish. Come on Monty. show what your worth!

[Booster]

Is it a good thing for GN if Monty is batting with a GN Scoop? Though I am sitting here slightly jealous he has one...

[Number4]

Monty is batting well