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[Seniorplayer]

With england 2-1 up The result will probably depend on who wins the toss and bats first

[rickjames]

Still not sure what Cook's thinking with having a bat first...

[justnotcricket86]

Misbah wanted a bat as well....

[Neon Cricket]

Why would you ever bowl first at the Oval? Last thing you want to be doing is batting last - only time the wicket actually turns is day 4/5 usually.

[rickjames]

I'm normally inclined to agree, but look at the green!

[Buzz]

Pakistan have 5 bowlers and a very long tail now. Massive pressure on their batting to with this game now.

[rickjames]

Still not used to Cook going at nearly a run a ball

[rickjames]

Can't believe you can actually give that when there's absolutely no useful camera angles

[brokenbat]

Can't believe you can actually give that when there's absolutely no useful camera angles

I think the rule now is that the 3rd umpire has to find conclusive evidence to contradict the soft signal.

[rickjames]

I guess so and it's their call, but there's no other angles other than the two they had? Hales is probably punching a locker as we speak...

[RageofKlugman]

I'm at work so I've not actually seen it, but the technology doesn't seem to work well for low catches even when they've got a good angle. I remember Dermot Reeve doing a demonstration a few years back showing how legitimate catches tend to look like they've gone to ground on TV.

[tom line]

At least he's got plenty of time to sort out that ripped grip now... #village

[liscon12]

At least he's got plenty of time to sort out that ripped grip now... #village

I know, was the same during the last test. Only using one grip from the looks of it, these pros and thier thin handles.

[Big Mac]

I guess so and it's their call, but there's no other angles other than the two they had? Hales is probably punching a locker as we speak...

Should have punched the ball wide of the fielder.

I'm at work so I've not actually seen it, but the technology doesn't seem to work well for low catches even when they've got a good angle. I remember Dermot Reeve doing a demonstration a few years back showing how legitimate catches tend to look like they've gone to ground on TV.

Yeah, the foreshortening makes virtually every low catch look like it hit the grass.

[alexhilly1492]

Just seen the footage, damn being at work and not being able to watch live, and i cant see how it was given out, seemed to be a clear upward movement of the ball well before the hands.

and as i tunr on what the hell was cook doing there? root back foot punch for 4 would have been  better than that half hearted pull! need a score from vince now!!