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Jan 27th 2012, 10:08 pm

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Looks like England are in a winning position after today. Great no.8 batting from Broad and Monty did his thing rather nicely after that.

Should be a good day.

Jan 27th 2012, 10:12 pm

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Looks like England are in a winning position after today. Great no.8 batting from Broad and Monty did his thing rather nicely after that.

Yes, Monty seems to be out bowling Swann at the moment, which is a pleasant surprise. I wouldn't want England to be chasing more than 150 in the 4th inns vs Ajmal though

Jan 27th 2012, 10:20 pm

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Yes, Monty seems to be out bowling Swann at the moment, which is a pleasant surprise. I wouldn't want England to be chasing more than 150 in the 4th inns vs Ajmal though

The whole series is weird with hardly anyone in the stands. I know we can't play in Pakistan but these matches are ridiculous.

Jan 27th 2012, 10:22 pm

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Yes, Monty seems to be out bowling Swann at the moment, which is a pleasant surprise. I wouldn't want England to be chasing more than 150 in the 4th inns vs Ajmal though

Of course that'd be nice. But it's not likely (although of course possible) that England can get 6 more wickets for, what, 95 runs.

I'd be happy with a target in the 200-230 range.

(I don't suppose it's going to rain in Abu Dhabi?)

Jan 27th 2012, 10:33 pm

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The forecast is for cloud on Saturday, followed by sun all the way.

200-230 *should* be within our grasp, but Strauss, KP, Bell and Morgan look woefully out of touch. Not sure if the pitch will start to break up......

Jan 28th 2012, 1:37 am

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The forecast is for cloud on Saturday, followed by sun all the way.

200-230 *should* be within our grasp, but Strauss, KP, Bell and Morgan look woefully out of touch. Not sure if the pitch will start to break up......

I expect it will, but still....

We'll see.

Jan 28th 2012, 1:33 pm

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Oh dear.

Jan 28th 2012, 1:47 pm

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Oh dear.

Understatement of the year so far

Jan 28th 2012, 6:21 pm

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Should be a good day.

Oops.

Jan 30th 2012, 4:05 pm

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Ok, so 1st test = thumped. 2nd test = choked in SA fashion.

What changes to make for the 3rd test ?

Am I correct in the only other batsman we have out there is Ravi Bopara ?

Got to be a Morgan out Ravi in, if nothing else to prove to batsmen that their places are not set in stone. Ravi also offers a few overs of military medium to bore the Pakistani batsmen out.

IIRC we need to win the last test to preserver #1 status...

Feb 3rd 2012, 12:50 am

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Seems like Bell recovered from his dicky tummy. NOt sure if Monty or Finn will play. Seems like a bit of an anticlimax but the game starts in about four hours.

Feb 3rd 2012, 1:10 am

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Seems like Bell recovered from his dicky tummy. NOt sure if Monty or Finn will play. Seems like a bit of an anticlimax but the game starts in about four hours.

I think I'll just check out the OBO tomorrow morning.