England v Sri Lanka @ Lords

[Uncle Buck]

Banger has his 100.

 

[fleet]

Good to see the ton

 

[CHAPPERS]

Banger out

213/2

 

[Parson Henry]

Banger out

213/2

Can Sussex swap him for Monty?

 

[CHAPPERS]

244/2

Cook 63*
Pieterson 15*

 

[Scoffers]

271 / 2

Cook 75
Pieterson 30

 

[TSB]

296-2

 

[John Boy]

300 up

 

[Trigger]

Cook out for 89.

312/3

 

[Withdean Wanderer]

Went to LORD'S today - excellent stuff!

May I make one observation first, which I am sure was just as obvious on TV - Sri Lanka's bowling is WANK. I have seen far more incisive bowling from Sussex this season, and they're a county side! With the exception of Murali (even he wasn't THAT great), they seemed to have a team full of no-hopers. Then again, being an Albion fan, I'm used to that

England did bat well though, in particular Pieterson who is just so positive every time I see him. Cook was very steady, but didn't seem to want to play any dangerous shots - understandable for someone playing their first test in England. Trescothick looked a bit dodgy to start with, until he got to about 50. Plenty of "oohs" from the crowd as he left/missed yet another one that sailed just past the stumps. Funnily enough, the only batsman to generate a good atmosphere was Hoggard - he seems to be a real favourite with the crowd.

Anyway, if Sri Lanka's batting is anywhere near as bad as their bowling, then expect this test to be won inside 4 days, and us to win the series 3-0. Roll on Pakistan, and a proper test

I hope you weren't one of those KNOBS joining in with the 'Easy' chant after every boundary!

Still, looked a glorious day for cricket, and a splendid performances also

 

[Withdean Wanderer]

Did you see BRIAN though? Or invest in one of the rather fetching numbers in the shop?

 

[B.M.F]

Great ball from Vaas to remove Hog for 7.

329-4

 

[B.M.F]

350 up

 

[Hiney]

KP hoists Murali into The Mound Stand

 

[John Boy]

381/4

Home early from college today, so an afternoon of cricket and beer awaits

 

[Basil Fawlty]

I don't have a clue why Sri Lanka are not using Lasith Malinga.

 

[Beach Hut]

Should be a 500 plus opening innings