Print

[joeljonno]

Bresnan has never been a match winner, he is certainly not as good as before his shoulder problems too.

I don't know why Finn's not playing, isn't he number 3 in the rankings or something?

Ravi, good player, needs to prove it consistently.

Just lacking a couple of aggressive players which would make a big difference.

[Dhiraj]

Bresnan has never been a match winner, he is certainly not as good as before his shoulder problems too.

I don't know why Finn's not playing, isn't he number 3 in the rankings or something?

Ravi, good player, needs to prove it consistently.

Just lacking a couple of aggressive players which would make a big difference.

I think it was just a case of some outstanding players from SL putting their hand up yesterday.

[uknsaunders]

It was a pretty flat deck and possibly the batters should of targeted 300+. That said I thought broad/bres bowled like drains, too short and too much legside. Funny as it may seem, sometimes line and length still does the trick. Can't help thinking Finn was the man to bowl on that track, he would of got more out of it than any other bowler.

[Dhiraj]

Finn's exclusion is a bit weird. Is it because Broad/Bresnan can bat a bit also?

[kouservice]

Finn's exclusion is a bit weird. Is it because Broad/Bresnan can bat a bit also?

 I think too many talented bowlers in the England squad  .   I still cant belive they were not able to defend 293 yesterday.

[Dhiraj]

I think too many talented bowlers in the England squad  .   I still cant belive they were not able to defend 293 yesterday.

What batting from Sangakara...beautifully placed innings...

Hey another thing I noticed is that the shots make a beautiful crunching sound in the Champions Trophy..even when they defend the ball...is it more to with some fancy better stump mic or just better bats?

[Nickauger]

I think too many talented bowlers in the England squad  .   I still cant belive they were not able to defend 293 yesterday.

I think Cook summed it up perfectly when he said some days you just have to hold your hands up and say well batted. Yesterday was one of those days. Going to be a little bit controversial here, and I don't care, but for me Sangakarra is the best player ever to play the game! EVER!!!! One of the few batsman that I would pay to watch.

[Jogetnz]

Weather update for NZ vs Eng today please, reports are that a full game will be doubtful.

[Torque]

Anyone in Cardiff, any updates on the weather?

Will we see any play today?

[Torque]

So there's play in Cardiff, 24 overs a side.

What are England's chance with Cook and Trott in the top 3 in a reduced match?

And as I type bell is gone, cracking catch!

[WalkingWicket37]

Well my prediction of England not making it past the group stage was wrong...
How much were they paying the umpire for them not to call Broad's no ball??

Put a fiver on India before the tournament started which is still looking a good shout 

[lankykeeper33]

Well my prediction of England not making it past the group stage was wrong...
How much were they paying the umpire for them not to call Broad's no ball??

Put a fiver on India before the tournament started which is still looking a good shout 

In my opinion his heel was just behind the line you could see it at point of impact .......

[petehosk]

I agree! India are a great shout!
Their bowlers may not be the strongest but they are bowling pretty well at the moment!
And there are some batsmen who are in some seriously excellent form!
I hope England play SA in the semis, as Indian batting looks awesome 

[PedalsMcgrew]

Great start for England! SA 4-2 Ingram and Amla gone and the ball doing a bit.......lovely bit of bowling from Jimmy A to get rid of Ingram too.....I kind of wanted to see a bit of Amla though but every cloud!

[joeylough]

Jimmy, jimmy, jimmy, Anderson!!!

I want Faf to get a good score but the rest can sodd off and I smell blood!

Come on England

http://youtu.be/AMT698ArSfQ