England v Pakistan first test

[Jeff]

Crap start

England 44-5

 

[Ike O'Noclassed]

Trying to force the pace on a slow wicket .... they'll learn the hard way I suppose.

 

[glyn]

Lost by 10 wickets. Poor.

 

[fox58]

Lost by 10 wickets. Poor.

2nd Test Lost by 72 runs very poor

 

[glyn]

2nd Test Lost by 72 runs very poor

Had a feeling we wouldn't chase 150. Our batting just hasn't got into this series.

 

[Ike O'Noclassed]

Had a feeling we wouldn't chase 150. Our batting just hasn't got into this series.

I'm only bitter that while I "watched" on Cricinfo the last few Pakistani wickets fall, with the ##### ticker giving longer and longer odds on them winning, I didn't put a sizeable wedge at 6-1 on another England rabbit in the headlights collapse.

I comfort myself with the thought that when Pakistan clear out the prima donnas and the crooks, they are a good cricket side to watch.

 

[Redditch Fox]

I think Strauss has hit his high spot and is now on the wane. Too negative along with Flower in selection - won't make changes unless forced - why is Morgan still in the side? Too negative in his batting approach. If you are chasing a small target its important to start positively. Strauss handed the initiative to Pakistan; made batting look as difficult as possible and built their confidence.

 

[Billyjof]

Should be an interesting days play with a massive target to get on a turning wicket. Avoiding early wickets is essential, I just can't see this being chased down, I'll be keeping an eye on it though.

 

[Billyjof]

Wicket down all ready booo!