WI tour of England, July 8-28

[The Professor]

Think that's it for Denly now.

Great guy and did exactly what was asked of him most of the time but the Crawley era has come

[Durhamfootman]

the way MPV has been continually talking Denly down over the course of this match, makes me wonder whether Crawley is part of his 'stable', given that one of them has to make way for Root

[Arthur Crabtree]

Not impressed with the pile in on Denly going on, particularly voiced by Vaughan. He did ok in the winter, and these games are played in extreme circumstances. I wouldn't be judging anyone by their performances this summer, particularly in terms of their career.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Still four wickets left. If England play with care they can add another fifty plus. A partnership now will really hurt WI.

So far added 22 for this wicket.

[alfie]

Not impressed with the pile in on Denly going on, particularly voiced by Vaughan. He did ok in the winter, and these games are played in extreme circumstances. I wouldn't be judging anyone by their performances this summer, particularly in terms of their career.

I loved Vaughan the player and captain ; but I don't have much respect for him as a pundit. I reckon he is too fond of a headline and makes some fairly baseless remarks about players which help no one.
Agree Denly is likely to make way for Root : think Crawley earned his spot yesterday. But it doesn't mean he has to be totally written off : think he still belongs in the "squad" on recent efforts. Injuries happen.

[alfie]

Nine down now and 189 ahead...

Another thirty run last wicket stand would be nice but I think that is stretching fate

But Jimmy is away with a boundary ...

[mikesiva]

Gabriel gets his Michelle!

Target 200

[alfie]

Gabriel did a good job for West Indies then. Chasing 200 when late yesterday it looked like being 250. England will be glad Archer was able to clout a few as the rest of the late order rather folded after a solid top five effort.

50/50 ? New ball spell going to be vital...

[mikesiva]

Campbell retired hurt for one.

[DiligentDefence]

Much better from Archer this innings and a second wicket as a result.

[bigfluffylemon]

Archer and Anderson are on fire - 2 down and a retired hurt for less than 10.

Game on!

[mikesiva]

Archer is being very uncharitable to his fellow Bajans.

Kraigg 4
Brooks 0

[bigfluffylemon]

Campbell will be able to bat, apparently.

Three down to speed. 27/3. I thought 200 would be nowhere near enough, and it may well still prove not to be, but we could have a thrilling day on our hands.

[alfie]

Three down (so nearly 4 ...that review very close !)

England right on top. Going to need something remarkable from the West Indies later order from here. But it's a funny old game so chicken counting can wait a bit...

They have bowled very well indeed in that session

[Arthur Crabtree]

I suppose a single partnership would alter the balance, but that total looks a long way off.

Might see a few overs from Denly before long. Root would have had a bowl.