Second test: England v New Zealand

[LamieRobertson]

Somerset may be getting Compton back to bolster their batting at this rate - another good knock from Root and Cook may have a new opening partner?

With his form I'm not sure he will do them any good ..as regards to opening for England I'm yet to be convinced

 

[pauli cee]

got 10/11 on a draw at betfair, last night
couldn't resist going fairly large at those odds, especially as could be a 3 day test match....

 

[pasty]

67/2

Trott 28 c McCallum b Wagner

 

[pauli cee]

ooops..

 

[pasty]

Oh dear

67/3

Cook 34

 

[brightonmark1234]

what was trott doing he could left it as it was that wide but no he plays at it

 

[The Wizard]

What has happened to our batting lineup? The away ashes 2011 line up was solid as a rock, especially the top 3, now they can barely scratch a century together. Don't think Compton is a test match batsman either personally.

 

[pauli cee]

joe root to open once KP returns i reckon...

 

[pasty]

146/4

Bell c McCullum b Williamson 30

 

[Lady Whistledown]

146/4

Bell c McCullum b Williamson 30

Bell: end.

 

[pasty]

Root 50

 

[jakarta]

Hate to give Tykes any credit but these pair have pulled us out of some trouble - Bairstow 50 and 100 partnership.

 

[Beach Hut]

Root needs to move up the order and Compton dropped in my view

 

[Beach Hut]

100 Root

 

[jakarta]

Root needs to move up the order and Compton dropped in my view

I refer the honourable member to post no.20 on this thread made at 11.23........

 

[Beach Hut]

Bairstow out but good knock

279/6

 

[brightonmark1234]

crap by england now

 

[BensGrandad]

Interesting to note that the last 5 wickets to fall have been to catches behind the stumps and the last 3 to a swing bowler which augers well for us when they bat.

 

[Brian Fantana]

Interesting to note that the last 5 wickets to fall have been to catches behind the stumps and the last 3 to a swing bowler which augers well for us when they bat.

That was the positive that I was taking from the situation, too.

 

[Beach Hut]

Should get a couple of days play as well, think this is a pitch made in heaven for the seamers