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[Big Mac]

I think he's commented in Bangladesh before on local TV so they've probably roped him in for this series because he knows about the players.

Good total from England, thought Moeen might get the new ball ahead of Batty because I thought he might bowl a little quicker through the air which makes the delivery that skids on more dangerous.

[ppccopener]

Thats a beauty from mo!!
No one is playing that...

Bowling a bit quicker which is the way to go

[ppccopener]

Another one!!!
Come on

[Big Mac]

Called it, Moeen's going to be the best bowler for England on this pitch. He's the quickest of the spin trio and he gets as many revs as any of them.

[smilley792]

Cricket. Don't think I'll ever understand it.


Ali is our main test spineer(weather you agree or not is another discussion)
Rashid is his back up(always tours and occasional in home test squad)

Batty added for tour where more spin is needed.


Batty opens bowling and gets most of session.

Ali last spinner used........... and look Ali has 2!!

[Big Mac]

Cricket. Don't think I'll ever understand it.


Ali is our main test spineer(weather you agree or not is another discussion)
Rashid is his back up(always tours and occasional in home test squad)

Batty added for tour where more spin is needed.


Batty opens bowling and gets most of session.

Ali last spinner used........... and look Ali has 2!!

This winter is going to be a rude awakening for all the people clamouring for Rashid or anyone else to replace Moeen.

[alexhilly1492]

Yes mo!!! Great start, this could be a real contender disenfranchised boost for him going to India!! Could have a triple wicket maiden if he carries on in the same fashion after lunch!

[Big Mac]

Lunch break at the perfect time to switch over to the start of the Pakistan-Windies test. Channel 789 for those with Sky.

[ppccopener]

Ali and rashid bowling slightly quicker thru the air from what i watched so far-mayb that is the key?
Batty so far giving it a bit more air.
Whoever bowls first/second lets face it they will all be bowling a lot!
 

[rickjames]

And another. Shame as that was quite the grab from Rooty.

[rickjames]

Wahey!

[dcullen8]

Im sure Batty just burst a blood vessel celebrating that one!

[rickjames]

Yesssssssssssssssssssssss Gareth. So happy for him.

[northernboy1987]

Big wicket that, if they can move Shakib on cheaply they'll fancy going in with a lead here.

[Kulli]

Looks like Woakes and Broad will be in just for their batting,with the benifit of hindsight Ansari for one of them would have Ben good.