England v India

[Vino blanco]

I find it hard to understand the choice of shots of both Smith and especially Brook to get them both out. Naive to almost stupid in shot selection, especially Brook who was on 99. I do wonder what goes through their minds at times.

[ClaretTony]

Just 30 behind now

[Gp8419]

I find it hard to understand the choice of shots of both Smith and especially Brook to get them both out. Naive to almost stupid in shot selection, especially Brook who was on 99. I do wonder what goes through their minds at times.

New era of test cricket,I like the way brook plays and how quickly England score.We are calling someone stupid for one shot but he’s got his back in it with his positivity.he could play negative and get out slowly for 30.I prefer the new era

[alwaysaclaret]

I find it hard to understand the choice of shots of both Smith and especially Brook to get them both out. Naive to almost stupid in shot selection, especially Brook who was on 99. I do wonder what goes through their minds at times.

Can’t knock he's 99 and and another fabulous innings from him, but have to say should really have had a bit more control in he's likely overwhelming desire to get to another century, no worse time, we all know that the opposition desire and especially India is just as great to end he's innings. Another great partnership from these 2, past the 50 mark.

[Vino blanco]

I am in favour of aggressive cricket (as Australia have played for years), but to get out to ridiculous shots at key moments is simply naive, bordering on stupid.

[alwaysaclaret]

I am in favour of aggressive cricket (as Australia have played for years), but to get out to ridiculous shots at key moments is simply naive, bordering on stupid.

Agree, it's the key moments that we seem to fail with just that moment of naivety, had Brook have got past he's century, he could have settled again and carried on to get that small lead we need.

[DesmondHaynes]

Brook averages 59 in test cricket. Suggests his shot selection is pretty good?

[Burnley1989]

New era of test cricket,I like the way brook plays and how quickly England score.We are calling someone stupid for one shot but he’s got his back in it with his positivity.he could play negative and get out slowly for 30.I prefer the new era

Older fans struggle with it, im with you though

[alwaysaclaret]

Bumrah Just too good, woakes left the absolute smallest of gaps, but was just quick and accurate

[ClaretTony]

India a first innings lead of 6 and now 16/1 in second innings.

[Taffy on the wing]

Is anyone watching this on a stream?....i'd love to watch some cricket.

[TheFamilyCat]

New era of test cricket,I like the way brook plays and how quickly England score.We are calling someone stupid for one shot but he’s got his back in it with his positivity.he could play negative and get out slowly for 30.I prefer the new era

He may well have got us back into the game, but having done so and got to 99, should have gone big put us into a position to win it.

[Gp8419]

He may well have got us back into the game, but having done so and got to 99, should have gone big put us into a position to win it.

Hi disagree he is a breath of fresh air,any ordinary number 5 would have struggled to get us back into it,but he took it to them. His luck ran out of he had of smacked it for 6 he’s a genius fine lines… special player

[Commy]

Is anyone watching this on a stream?....i'd love to watch some cricket.

https://watch.cricstream.me/new-zealand ... i/stream-1
https://me.webcric.com/new-zealand-vs-e ... eaming.htm

I saved them when they played NZ but should work for this series.

[dandeclaret]

This board loves to climb into the England team......

[claretonthecoast1882]

Carse gets Gill last ball of 1st over

[Newcastleclaret93]

Carse gets Gill last ball of 1st over

Not been a fan of carse in test cricket but that spell this morning was electric.

[claretonthecoast1882]

Not been a fan of carse in test cricket but that spell this morning was electric.

Yeah that is the best I can remember him bowling

[TheFamilyCat]

India collapsing again.

[Stalbansclaret]

Fantastic game this ….will be a massive shame if the weather spoils it tomorrow.

[Taffy on the wing]

https://watch.cricstream.me/new-zealand ... i/stream-1
https://me.webcric.com/new-zealand-vs-e ... eaming.htm

I saved them when they played NZ but should work for this series.

Thank you.....I tried them without success.

[Commy]

Thank you.....I tried them without success.

Have you a VPN? They work on mine with using one but won't work if I don't use one.

[MrTopTier]

Weather cloudy and windy tomorrow, but rain should have stopped before play starts.

371 is a big ask, even playing bazball

[MrTopTier]

21-0 at close.
350 to win!!

[Andreshotboots]

21-0 at close.
350 to win!!

I get people don't like / understand test cricket but this game has been brilliant.

Superb individual performances on both sides, some fabulous entertainment and with the last day to come, 3 results are all very much possible, with either one of them impossible to call.

I'd still say India are the favourites, then with some weather about maybe the draw, then England in 3rd place but with such a strong batting line up, who knows what can happen..

[CBT]

Weather cloudy and windy tomorrow, but rain should have stopped before play starts.

371 is a big ask, even playing bazball

Think Bumrah alone will create more than 10 good chances tomorrow
India got to be big favourites but didn't England chase down 370 on day 5 last time they played India at headingley??

[ClaretTony]

I'd still say India are the favourites, then with some weather about maybe the draw, then England in 3rd place but with such a strong batting line up, who knows what can happen..

And that makes for fantastic test cricket

[MrTopTier]

Think Bumrah alone will create more than 10 good chances tomorrow
India got to be big favourites but didn't England chase down 370 on day 5 last time they played India at headingley??

They did and Bumrah played that day.
This is a team that can do it which makes for a fascinating day tomorrow. It won’t be a draw unless the weather intervenes.

[Taffy on the wing]

Have you a VPN? They work on mine with using one but won't work if I don't use one.

I don't.....i'm technically somewhere between the stone-age & Victorian times..alas.
Thanks for trying.

[Lord_Bob]

Taffy, not free but I subscribe to Willow TV over here. Get all the tests with the Sky feed and commentators. Also get ODIs and T20, but I'm not a fan of pajama cricket.

[alwaysaclaret]

Odds-on draw today, weather's scuppered proceedings.

[claretonthecoast1882]

Odds-on draw today, weather's scuppered proceedings.

You can get bigger than 2/1 on the draw

[Andreshotboots]

Rain breaks may play right into India's hands as it means that their best bowler can keep putting his feet up in between spells, then come back out and bowl again.

The best chance England had today was for a dry, sunny day with no interruptions. Its also much harder mentally for a batsman to keep going off, and coming back on in terms of being switched on and fully concentrated.

[ClaretTony]

Rain breaks may play right into India's hands as it means that their best bowler can keep putting his feet up in between spells, then come back out and bowl again.

The best chance England had today was for a dry, sunny day with no interruptions. Its also much harder mentally for a batsman to keep going off, and coming back on in terms of being switched on and fully concentrated.

And to get those runs we would need most of the day too whereas India could conceivably get ten wickets in a short space of time. What a shame though for the weather to intervene after a great four days.

[dandeclaret]

Odds-on draw today, weather's scuppered proceedings.

You've just found the biggest value bet of all time.

Current prices (Paddypower)

India 11/10
Draw 9/4
England 23/10

[Bordeauxclaret]

Cautious start. 48 for 0 from 16.


Stuart Broad has been an excellent addition to the commentary team as well.

[Burnley1989]

Cautious start. 48 for 0 from 16.


Stuart Broad has been an excellent addition to the commentary team as well.

He's brilliant, and to be fair I really enjoy listening to Cook, Finn and Anderson as well when theyre on

[Quickenthetempo]

They have played Bumrah very well and hit a lot of fielders with their shots.

Wickets in hand a must.

140-0 at Lunch is the target.

[Taffy on the wing]

Taffy, not free but I subscribe to Willow TV over here. Get all the tests with the Sky feed and commentators. Also get ODIs and T20, but I'm not a fan of pajama cricket.

I have it in Los Angeles, its wonderful to be able to see cricket again.........trouble is i'm in Blighty & it's not available.

[dandeclaret]

They have played Bumrah very well and hit a lot of fielders with their shots.

Wickets in hand a must.

140-0 at Lunch is the target.

The target for lunch is to stop jdrobbo logging in to jinx it all.

[jdrobbo]

Just checked the score. Absolutely excellent morning so far. I’m in Leeds city centre and there have been black clouds all around since 7 am this morning… I cannot believe that it hasn’t rained thus far. Come on England! Great to see that Crawley has got in too!! He

[TommyPicks]

Can't really ask for better than that, going into lunch. If at least one of the openers can convert and get 100 + the chase is on. Praying weather doesn't spoil it.

[TheFamilyCat]

Just checked the score. Absolutely excellent morning so far. I’m in Leeds city centre and there have been black clouds all around since 7 am this morning… I cannot believe that it hasn’t rained thus far. Come on England! Great to see that Crawley has got in too!! He

It's raining a couple of miles south of the city centre. I think Headingley's bound to get some at some point.

Very well played by Duckett & Crawley this morning. India looked very flat.

[Bordeauxclaret]

Excellent, disciplined batting so far.

Giving ourselves a real chance.

[claretonthecoast1882]

Century up for Duckett 102*

[Mondsley]

What is Kartik on about? Jaiswal has just shelled a catch. Running in from the boundary and diving forward is not " a very straightforward" chance. Well batted Ben Duckett!!

[TheFamilyCat]

What is Kartik on about? Jaiswal has just shelled a catch. Running in from the boundary and diving forward is not " a very straightforward" chance. Well batted Ben Duckett!!

Off for rain but the sun's just come out in south Leeds. Weird day.

[claretonthecoast1882]

Crawley gone 188/1

[claretonthecoast1882]

Pope gone 206/2

[ClaretTony]

Moved on to 246/2 - another 125 required