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[InternalTraining]

Aslam deserved a century - he showed a lot of grit against an experienced bowling attack.

[brokenbat]

Anderson throwing the toys out of the pram as usual!

Have to admit - that slow motion replay of Anderson scowling, while Azar does push ups behind him was kinda funny

[alexhilly1492]

what has happened to younus though :/

well played aslam and azhar now hes got to his first ton outside asia

[Wills]

If Jimmy gets called for his follow-through again, expect fireworks.

[InternalTraining]

Wow. Umpire (Oxenford?) refused to hand Anderson his sweater, walked to the pitch to point out the stepping violation (second) to Anderson and Cook. Then camera pans to a discussion between Anderson and Cook in the slips and Cook did not look pleased. An experienced guy shouldn't have a melt down while the team is trying to claw out of a tight spot. They mentioned him in an espncricinfo article as an old, steady hand. 

[InternalTraining]

If Jimmy gets called for his follow-through again, expect fireworks.

Ump is pretty ticked off with Anderson too. Did you see where he refused to hand him his sweater? Sheesh.

[csnew]

Anderson's behaviour right now is pretty pathetic!

[ppccopener]

well played Pakistan, they bowled well yesterday and are now ahead of the game. Bit old fashioned batting but it's good to see. The series goes one way then the other....

[MD2812]

and are now ahead of the game.

Whilst looking like they're heading that way, something about counting chickens....

[sanredrose]

I would prefer a series which swings like pendulum rather than one-sided ones. Well played Pakistan ... go push for a 400+ total ....

[ppccopener]

Whilst looking like they're heading that way, something about counting chickens....

to be honest watched the highlights last night, it moved around a bit, swung a it, I thought 300 was a decent score...

Pakistan you would think are trying to bat past us regardless of how long it takes and if it spins Yasir could be in the game.

it's a cracking series so far, how often do we see boring matches when one side is way on top? 

[shax12]

to be honest watched the highlights last night, it moved around a bit, swung a it, I thought 300 was a decent score...

Pakistan you would think are trying to bat past us regardless of how long it takes and if it spins Yasir could be in the game.

it's a cracking series so far, how often do we see boring matches when one side is way on top?

Pakistan bowled well yesterday. Pakistani batsmen love these kind of slow pitches it suits them.
I think England bowlers Anderson and Broad bowled too short on a good length in first spell with new ball. They should have been bowling fuller to swing it. They tried to hit a length just like Sohail Khan was doing yesterday but you bowl to your strengths. 

[brokenbat]

it's a cracking series so far

Unbelievable series. Love the swings back and fOrth. High quality cricket.

[MD2812]

Unbelievable series. Love the swings back and fOrth. High quality cricket.

*doffs Yorkshire accent*

"It's proper cricket this! None of that slap & tickle in pyjamas!"

It is an exciting series, frustrating all games could be won and it end in a draw!

How many runs do Pakistan need for a 1st innings lead to feel confident batting last on this wicket? 75+ and my money would be in their favour.

[Seniorplayer]

England are still in this if thay can get 4 quick wickets tomorrow morning  and keep Pakistans lead down to around 80 or less batting last at Edgebaston on day 5 won't be easy for Pakistan but of course England will need to get a second innings score .