Second Test: West Indies v England, April 21-25

[rich1uk]

west indies bowling terrible areas again

they seem to be trying to bore trott and cook out, feels like one of baldricks cunning plans

they might be better with a turnip

i'll be delighted if cook gets a big score here regardless of the quality of the bowling as I still think we need an in-form cook for the year ahead, I really hope they don't try to spin it into something more than its worth tho

We may need his batting but certainly not his captaincy.

which was why I was specific about him being in-form

my views on his expendability as captain have been made clear many times

[rich1uk]

"On the English balcony, half of the Yorkshire first eleven discuss the best way to carry a drinks tray."

does that involve turnips ?

[Aidan11]

There's a turnip for the book.

[rich1uk]

run rate almost up to 2.5 per over now

considering the amount of time that's been lost I thought we would be showing a little more sense of urgency by now

[Aidan11]

100 partnership up and follow on avoided

[yuppie]

100 with 10 wickets still left.

Maybe time to show a little more urgency?

[rich1uk]

100 partnership up and follow on avoided

and a 50 for steely

first 100 opening partnership for over 2 years as well

[Aidan11]

I've just heard the sound of Adam Lyth packing his suitcase.

[yuppie]

And that's Cooks 50.

Got to be a 100 for him there today.......

[backfootpunch]

the very slow outfield isnt helping the scoring rate

[rich1uk]

holder got really excited there and that wasn't even very close

[Aidan11]

Probably just trying to stay awake.

[backfootpunch]

holder got really excited there and that wasn't even very close

he doesnt seem to know where the stumps are

certainly hasnt bowled anywhere near them

[Aidan11]

Trott joins Cook to a half century.

[backfootpunch]

there have been 5 or 6 shots in the last 10 overs which would be an easy 4 on most grounds, but on this outfield have only been 2s