263 all out is a 100 too many, freak innings by marsh who took the chances he was given batters now to get 240 in 50 overs and we can have a bowl tomorrow lunchtime
We'll now find out how expensive those drops were. Can't see the aussie bowlers failing to hit a good length as often as we did in the afternoon session, and important that their spinner isn't underestimated.
Don't know if Mark Wood wasn't fit enough for the last test but he's just shown today what England have been missing. A bowler with real pace who can run through the lower order.
I'll be disappointed if we don't have a sizeable lead after the first innings. The bowlers, Wood in particular, have done a good job!
Not been a great 2023 for Brook. Can't even do it on his own ground. I think the players think we are better than they are.
Crawley annoys me, he can’t score off that and it’s not getting him out yet he contrived to get out If I can see this from my armchair he needs to work this out…. And quickly!
That's the difference between the two teams really. We have to take 15 wickets to finish an innings. Crawley is dreadful whenever there's any movement.
Hate to say I told you so but England 'll never get a first innings lead. Wouldn't surprise me if Aussies fancied a bowl at tea.