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[Manormanic]

Not sure stokes has proved to be a worthy edition over Jordan in these two tests.

I'd bring Jordan back in the third.

Whether for reasons of fitness/match practice or just having over performed in the Ahses, Stokes is being found out a bit at the moment.  Like Flintoff when he first came into international cricket, he might not be quite good enough in either discipline yet. 

[Gerry SA]

Since the Sydney ODI

These are Ben Stokes' scores across all formats when batting for England:

0, 5, 5, 4, 0, 4, 0, 0, 0

He's averaging 2

Don't think he's suited to bat at 8 TBH. Confidence is down.

[sarg]

Since the Sydney ODI

These are Ben Stokes' scores across all formats when batting for England:

0, 5, 5, 4, 0, 4, 0, 0, 0

He's averaging 2

Don't think he's suited to bat at 8 TBH. Confidence is down.

Ouch. That's the end of a international career for some, but as he is an allrounder. Does he still make the side as a bowler?

[Manormanic]

Not convinced the statisic is as relevant as it sounds - the key thing is that he has batted twice since his return and made two ducks.  Since his selection must have had something to do with his batting, the selectors should be asking whether he can really be justified as the fourth seamer if he is going to score so few runs.

[uknsaunders]

I would be careful of reading too much into it. The test innings are relevant but it's a small sample. The ODI's he was batting 3/8/god knows where.

[ProCricketer1982]

I would be careful of reading too much into it. The test innings are relevant but it's a small sample. The ODI's he was batting 3/8/god knows where.

Remove the slap and tickle stuff as that's meaningless, the ODI is pretty meaningless too. Only take the test stuff into account, and although he could do wih some runs it's not into dropping territory yet.. Cook however".............................

[Gerry SA]

Anderson 102 overs thus far in this series.
Broad 93 overs thus far

Can't see both playing 5 Tests, they'll be shot by the 4th Test

[Gerry SA]

Lack of a half decent spinner is really hurting England here.

Monty stop being a tool and go get back into this side.

[WalkingWicket37]

Lack of a half decent spinner is really hurting England here.

Monty stop being a tool and go get back into this side.

It's alright, Kerrigan will be playing the next test!

[Gerry SA]

It's alright, Kerrigan will be playing the next test!

But do you really believe Kerrigan will threaten India?

Otherwise he might handicap Anderson and Broad yet more.

[WalkingWicket37]

But do you really believe Kerrigan will threaten India?

If his display in the ashes was anything to go by then his bowling will be a genuine threat to the Indian fans in the crowd (and the England fans come to think of it).

[Number4]

England haven't chased over 200 since 2008.... Can they chase this target?

[csnew]

Cook's already got the field back to the tail with the new ball. Not learnt from the last 3 innings

[Buzz]

India have enough, they only need to win one more session to win the  game England have a 1 in 20 chance in my view.

[Gerry SA]

India have enough, they only need to win one more session to win the  game England have a 1 in 20 chance in my view.

India only has two dependable bowlers Buzz.

Kumar and Jadeja.

Shami and Ishant are always likely to go around the park.

India would've been more comfortable if they had R Ashwin as their 5th bowling option not Binny.