1st Test England v Pakistan, Lord's 14-18 July

[hopeforthebest]

Vince must surely perform well to keep his place he's had sufficient time for the selectors to know if he's got it. Were stuck with Balance come what may in this test.

[Dr Cricket]

What ever happens going to see a cracking days play either England chase it or Amir wahab and shah take wickets.

[budgetmeansbudget]

Significant innings required from Hales, Vince or Ballance. Can usually rely on contributions from the rest.

[backfootpunch]

Vince must surely perform well to keep his place he's had sufficient time for the selectors to know if he's got it. Were stuck with Balance come what may in this test.

Borthwick getting some runs again

[backfootpunch]

Cooks feet are all over the place

[hopeforthebest]

No lucky drop this innings for Cook, It's up to Hales now to show he is a test opener.

[sussexpob]

No stroke of luck for Cook this time.

[Aidan11]

Big blow to lose Cook so early.

[Making_Splinters]

Terrible shot.

[backfootpunch]

Terrible start

Appalling shot

Knowhere near short enough to cut

[Aidan11]

Good catch.

We're in trouble.

[hopeforthebest]

It's beginning to look like old England, flatter to deceive.

[backfootpunch]

Hales got a bit carried away

With so many bad balls being bowled that was not necessary

[budgetmeansbudget]

Significant innings required from Hales, Vince or Ballance. Can usually rely on contributions from the rest.

Vince or Ballance it is then!

[hopeforthebest]

So Jimmy dropped an easy slip catch off Stokes,