England vs India, 3rd Test Trent Bridge - 18-22 Aug - Match Thread

[Gollum]

Still can't fathom the logic behind Root's decision, overconfidence? Or does ECB want a competitive test series? They have surrendered their pre-game advantage, LOL it's a bat 1st, win the match scenario.

[VT87]

3 minutes ago, Gollum said:

 

Foolish decision by Root, wanted us to bat 1st anyway, 1-2 incoming

Overcast conditions tomorrow with chances of rain, get to 250 and watch them squirm. Brown and dry grass on the wicket, so pitch will turn later on. I can't believe Root's stupidity , what a blunder !!!!!

Just wait and see how our team crumble. Then your all khayali pulav will be tarnish.brace yourself for another  100 score 

[Forever Indian]

Just now, Gollum said:

Still can't fathom the logic behind Root's decision, overconfidence? Or does ECB want a competitive test series? They have surrendered their pre-game advantage, LOL it's a bat 1st, win the match scenario.

Not necessarily, fresh pitch will swing more than other days. Hope India bats well, else no advantage.

[VT87]

Meanwhile gober is going to face Anderson  

[Gollum]

2 minutes ago, Forever Indian said:

Not necessarily, fresh pitch will swing more than other days. Hope India bats well, else no advantage.

Seam you mean. Tomorrow it will seam and swing, I pity the team that bats tomorrow. Also the team that bats last because it will seam and swing and spin.

[zep1706]

3 minutes ago, Gollum said:

Out of the 5 losses at the toss thrice he got exactly what he wanted, including today.

True, I was just pointing out his shitty luck lol 

[Gollum]

4 minutes ago, VT87 said:

Just wait and see how our team crumble. Then your all khayali pulav will be tarnish.brace yourself for another  100 score 

Be positive man, we got what we wanted here, just need to apply and play ugly, gritty cricket to get close to 250. Don't be surprised if it is England that gets a sub 100 score tomorrow.

[SK_IH]

6 minutes ago, Gollum said:

Still can't fathom the logic behind Root's decision, overconfidence? Or does ECB want a competitive test series? They have surrendered their pre-game advantage, LOL it's a bat 1st, win the match scenario.

Really? The team couldn't bat a day figuratively in last test match ,so he is just trying to take advantage of a uncertain batting likeup low in confidence

You can see why he is bullish about bowling here

[Gollum]

I wish Kohli had lost the toss in CT 2017 F, Sarfraz wanted to have a bowl first.

[rkt.india]

2 minutes ago, Gollum said:

Be positive man, we got what we wanted here, just need to apply and play ugly, gritty cricket to get close to 250. Don't be surprised if it is England that gets a sub 100 score tomorrow.

not reallly.  didnt happen at lords

[Gollum]

Just now, SK_IH said:

Really? The team couldn't bat a day figuratively in last test match ,so he is just trying to take advantage of a uncertain batting likeup low in confidence

You can see why he is bullish about bowling here

Uncertain batting line up with low confidence wouldn't have chased above 125 in 4th dig here, works both ways. Now England will get the worst use of conditions all match. If we apply ourselves for this one day we will put ourselves in a great position, Root has taken a huge and unnecessary gamble.

[Gollum]

1 minute ago, rkt.india said:

not reallly.  didnt happen at lords

Will happen here, stay positive. Of all the members on ICF it is I who have to preach positivity to fellow posters .

[SK_IH]

1 minute ago, Gollum said:

Uncertain batting line up with low confidence wouldn't have chased above 125 in 4th dig here, works both ways. Now England will get the worst use of conditions all match. If we apply ourselves for this one day we will put ourselves in a great position, Root has taken a huge and unnecessary gamble.

I agree batting 1st is better for us but you can see where Root is coming from

Mind you there is no guarantee our bowling will capitalize on any situation either

[Forever Indian]

Dhawan slip catch practise coming up!

[SK_IH]

Thigh five vs Jimmy Jimmy Jimmy aaja aaja aaja

[Clarke]

15 minutes ago, Gollum said:

Still can't fathom the logic behind Root's decision, overconfidence? Or does ECB want a competitive test series? They have surrendered their pre-game advantage, LOL it's a bat 1st, win the match scenario.

Horses for courses. Green on pitch & overcast conditions against this fragile line up means he wants to put us to play catch up in an hour or two.

[RAZPOR]

7 hours ago, rkt.india said:

Umesh is cold every game.

Atleast he is consistent.

[ThePhenomenal1]

Really unsure about how india will do. But they've had 4 innings and practice to sort things out so lets see what happens.

[BeautifulGame]

How the fck does Kohli manage to lose toss all the time

 

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Lol already looking like broads gonna cause trouble.