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  • golfaddick
    golfaddick Posts: 33,606
    What do you think we'll get & will we still be batting at close tonight  ?

    Obviously no pressure to declare & just depends on if Stokes wants to put the foot down this evening.

    My guess is that we'll be around 560-580 for 7 or 8 at close. Then declare before lunch tomorrow once we get past 600.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,826
    MarcusH26 said:
    MarcusH26 said:
    Where have India found Kamboj from? Looks like someone that's playing league cricket locally 
    At this rate, he'll be their only fit seamer at The Oval  :D
    Pretty much. Siraj is surely due a rest too. 
    Both Siraj and Bumrah have issues. Surely they have to give Kuldeep a game
  • Chizz
    Chizz Posts: 28,327
    MarcusH26 said:
    Where have India found Kamboj from? Looks like someone that's playing league cricket badly 
    Fixed for you 
  • Todds_right_hook
    Todds_right_hook Posts: 10,875
    Is stokes injured?
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,826
    If it's just cramp, it makes sense to take Stokes off now, when we have so much batting to come.

    If it's not cramp, that's not good news.
  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,436
    Can he go back if needed later in the 1st innings or does that only apply to India players?
  • Chizz
    Chizz Posts: 28,327
    Can he go back if needed later in the 1st innings or does that only apply to India players?
    Yes, at the fall of a wicket
  • cantersaddick
    cantersaddick Posts: 16,906
    edited July 25
    Hopefully it's just cramp and he's being careful and partly tactical. That quick single from Root made him think a little and Smith in the form he's in, coming in now is perfect for this situation.

    Still plenty of batting to come too.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,826
    Both Roots very well stumped in the same afternoon.
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,742
    What a player Joe Root is. Will be a sad day when he retires.
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  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,826
    I really hope Root passes Tendulkar. 

    Sachin would be the first to congratulate Root, but the reaction from some of the India supporters would be hilarious!
  • lordromford
    lordromford Posts: 7,760
    I really hope Root passes Tendulkar. 

    Sachin would be the first to congratulate Root, but the reaction from some of the India supporters would be hilarious!

  • golfaddick
    golfaddick Posts: 33,606
    edited July 25
    Make a bit of a mess of this. Since Stokes k
    Left the field we've been too pedestrian & now losing wickets. 

    Amended. 

  • cantersaddick
    cantersaddick Posts: 16,906
    Make a bit of a mess of this. Since Stokes got out we've been too pedestrian & now losing wickets. 
    Stokes isn't out and we've lost a wicket singular.
  • cantersaddick
    cantersaddick Posts: 16,906
    Okay 2 now. Hope stokes comes in next 
  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,436
    What is the latest winviz?
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 51,972
    edited July 25
    Woakes b Siraj.
    Stokes returns.
  • Big William
    Big William Posts: 3,837
    Woakes gone 528-7

  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,742
    544-7 at stumps day 3.

    Lead by 186.
  • Steven81
    Steven81 Posts: 999
    edited July 25
    Great days cricket that, hopefully a rested stokes takes it to them tommorow then is alright to bowl.A very decent lead,that possibly takes one result out of the equation with the time left. If we can Bat till lunch atleast and then have a go at them can see the pitch getting very up and down and spinning more the one that got woakes is a good sign.
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  • FSLN1
    FSLN1 Posts: 263
    I'm wondering what India's team for the Oval will be? 

    Siraj and Bumrah were bowling on fumes and are carrying injuries. Maybe Siraj will be back, but Jasprit looks shot. He's never conceded a 100 runs in an innings before, tomorrow will be the first time. Rishabh Pant is definitely out. 

    Akash Deep is injured, their second string pace bowlers are chucking pies and their main spin bowler is spraying it everywhere. 

    It's like watching an England team from the 80s. 

    Looks good for an India win. 


  • MarcusH26
    MarcusH26 Posts: 8,023
    Can't see how either Siraj or Bumrah plays in the 5th test. Both look injured , not sure on if they'll have Akash Deep or Arshdeep available, Kamboj looks nowhere near international quality so they're really struggling for seam options. 
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,826
    Kuldip Yadav surely has to play. Better to have a quality spin dominated attack, than picking second rate seamers.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,826
    Away from the Test, in the current round of county matches both Rehan Ahmed and Tom Hartley managed the rare feat of scoring a century and taking a 10 fer in the same match. Good to see two young spinners playing well.
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 20,840
    I was at Old Trafford yesterday - great day seeing the master at work that is Joe Root. What a batsman.
    We were sat right at the very top of the Fosters Stand and up and down the stairs at start, lunch and tea means my legs this morning feel like I did the three peak challenge! My youngest did it six times though, bless him - well we needed mid-session beer top ups!

    rCricket - The architectural wonder that is the Old Trafford Party Stand is up and ready for the 4th Test


  • Diebythesword
    Diebythesword Posts: 282
    Overall siraj has been poor this series. Nowhere near good enough or fast enough to have the nasty persona he puts on. 

    With the exception of brook (a brilliant player squandering probably the best scenario you could dream of walking into at number 5), been delighted with the way we’ve played in this match. 

    I really think shubman’s “grow some balls” head-loss was his Kevin keegan moment, the moment they lost the series. 
  • fenaddick
    fenaddick Posts: 10,958
    Siraj is better when Bumrah doesn’t play but obviously he isn’t as good as Bumrah and we’ve seen that the other seamers aren’t good enough either 
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,826
    bobmunro said:
    I was at Old Trafford yesterday - great day seeing the master at work that is Joe Root. What a batsman.
    We were sat right at the very top of the Fosters Stand and up and down the stairs at start, lunch and tea means my legs this morning feel like I did the three peak challenge! My youngest did it six times though, bless him - well we needed mid-session beer top ups!

    rCricket - The architectural wonder that is the Old Trafford Party Stand is up and ready for the 4th Test


    I've only sat in that stand once, but fortunately not too far back and not near the edge as I'm not good with heights!
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 20,840
    bobmunro said:
    I was at Old Trafford yesterday - great day seeing the master at work that is Joe Root. What a batsman.
    We were sat right at the very top of the Fosters Stand and up and down the stairs at start, lunch and tea means my legs this morning feel like I did the three peak challenge! My youngest did it six times though, bless him - well we needed mid-session beer top ups!

    rCricket - The architectural wonder that is the Old Trafford Party Stand is up and ready for the 4th Test


    I've only sat in that stand once, but fortunately not too far back and not near the edge as I'm not good with heights!

    We had just one row behind us and we were nearer the centre of the stand than the edge, so my fear of heights was fine! Great view from up there and the banter was brilliant, especially after tea when the effects of drinking all day loosened up the crowd!
  • Pelling1993
    Pelling1993 Posts: 6,671
    Ricky Ponting’s hair piece is absolutely hilarious