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[Woodyspin]

That's a bit harsh coming from a country of soccer hooligans 

Even thats getting abit out of hand at the moment

[FattusCattus]

I think Shami and Umesh were very good in parts. Quick, threatening and seemed to 'think out' a couple of our batsmen, I think Ashwin is getting better and better and would like to see how he adapts to bowling on English puddings.

Only question is the Indian top 5's ability in swinging conditions and with a few balls up their snot-boxes. I have a sneaking suspicion that Kholi will be better next time he comes to us, and Puj possibly. Not entirely sure about the others.

Better side won, regardless of the conditions, and we have some thinking to do about our best XI moving forwards, with possibly some harsh selection decisions to make.

[Manormanic]

I think you guys have showed us the way hahaha

I think we still do marginally beter than your last attempt!

[procricket]

I think Shami and Umesh were very good in parts. Quick, threatening and seemed to 'think out' a couple of our batsmen, I think Ashwin is getting better and better and would like to see how he adapts to bowling on English puddings.

Only question is the Indian top 5's ability in swinging conditions and with a few balls up their snot-boxes. I have a sneaking suspicion that Kholi will be better next time he comes to us, and Puj possibly. Not entirely sure about the others.

Better side won, regardless of the conditions, and we have some thinking to do about our best XI moving forwards, with possibly some harsh selection decisions to make.

Rahane although had a shocker to a degree is proven around the world.

I think the Indian batting looks very very strong.

[HallamKeeper]

I'd love Root to be a good captain who's batting is unaffected by the added mental strain but how many people have actually managed to do it. Maybe he really is that special. But he hasn't even captained more than a handful of games. I'd bet that initially he would score big as I get the impression his ego makes him better. But with people like that, when things go wrong and self-doubt creeps in, everything suffers.

I don't know him so I might be very wrong. I can't think of a viable alternative. Maybe Cook should keep going for another 4 years and we just accept he will do an average job and do OK opening the batting.

[Manormanic]

Genuinely, I think Root is a natural leader but at his age and playing all three formats, I just can't see it working out.  Two, three years from now certainly but not yet.

So who?  I think Cook's body language has already told us that he has moved on from the job, and Stokes, whilst a great leader "from the front" is also overburdened.  If the management are wedded to Jos Buttler playing as a specialist bat then I can see some benefit in trying him in the job and seeing how it goes.

[smilley792]

I think we still do marginally beter than your last attempt!

Can we save the willy waving until the ashes??

[csnew]

Amazing stat, 41 catches dropped this series with india dropping 21 and england 20. Not seen that many drops in a series

[six and out]

Stat attack -

http://www.espncricinfo.com/india-v-england-2016-17/content/story/1073524.html

one of my favorites is that Cook has had 25 x 100 run opening partnerships in 2016 - and in those 25 he has had 10 different partners!

[alexhilly1492]

Stat attack -

http://www.espncricinfo.com/india-v-england-2016-17/content/story/1073524.html

one of my favorites is that Cook has had 25 x 100 run opening partnerships in 2016 - and in those 25 he has had 10 different partners!

Can we name the partners?

jennings, hammeed, duckett, strauss, trott, compton, carberry, robson, lyth

thats all i can think of and im not sure if theyre all correct

thats 25 career 100 opening partnerships

[six and out]

Can we name the partners?

jennings, hammeed, duckett, strauss, trott, compton, carberry, robson, lyth

thats all i can think of and im not sure if theyre all correct

thats 25 career 100 opening partnerships

yep sorry my bad it is career not 2016.

Root i reckon is on the list?

[Woodyspin]

Hales just once no?

[brokenbat]

No need to panic. As long as Eng survive SA at home next summer, the team will get better. Pretty sure England can avenge this series next time India Tours England.

[HallamKeeper]

Out of the innings where Cook and partner haven't reached 100, how many times is he the first to fall?

[Felix Tito]

Dismal loss aside I'm pretty glad Michael Vaughan's run total wasn't surpassed.