England v Pakistan

[Bordeauxclaret]

England up against it today, 201 for 8 in 48th over.

Not looking good at the moment.

[Quickenthetempo]

The Welsh have shown how much they hate the English by preparing a pitch to suit Pakistan.

We have batted poor though.

[TheFamilyCat]

I'm not confident in our bowling to defend that. We desperately need early wickets.

[ClaretTony]

They are just discussing the pitch. Apparently the same one used a couple of days ago.

[KRBFC]

Joe Root is complete rubbish.

[CleggHall]

Yes a poorish batting performance, middle order and tail collapse familiar to all who have played club cricket - once one goes, others rapidly follow including the odd run out!

[Quickenthetempo]

Rashid has to step up to the plate today. Conditions in his favour.

[Bordeauxclaret]

Let's hope we turn it around.

We all saw Yorkshire choke yesterday, with 4 of their players in today let's hope it's not a case of deja vu.

[kentonclaret]

A tournament held in England dominated by sides from the sub continent with Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and England (on the brink) failing to make the final.

[Firthy]

Pakistan 95-0 after 16 overs. No contest. Always happen when we build our teams up.

[Buxtonclaret]

Being well and truly stuffed.

[kentonclaret]

Wonder what odds the bookies were offering on England failing to hit a single 6 in 50 overs?

[tybfc]

England very poor today.

[Bordeauxclaret]

Flack track bullies

[CleggHall]

Poor batting, indifferent bowling, inadequate wicketkeeping, anything else?!

[joey13]

Irish captain

[kentonclaret]

That's what you get for adopting a fearless attacking approach.

Unable to hit a single ball for 6 in 50 overs.

[BedfordsDad]

Let's hope we turn it around.

We all saw Yorkshire choke yesterday, with 4 of their players in today let's hope it's not a case of deja vu.

I am now beginning to really question the plausibility of the contributions offered by this poster.

[Bordeauxclaret]

Heartbreaking