Rotation policy is looking rather flawed today. Odd to see a crowd in place.
Looking a lot better now, 3rd umpire not doing his job. I noticed in first test that reviews did not seem as thorough, rather rushed. Could get them out for les than 300 now?Nah, Ali's form is looking iffy that's all. Great toss to win, great innings by Rohit but if England can nip a couple soon this will even up. Proper wicketkeeper too. The England pessimist in me is thinking that's a worrying amount of turn for day one!
I watched it all. As ever test cricket proving to be the best sport invented. India very much in control, but Kohli dismissal (hilarious!) and those late wickets means England have a chance to prise the advantage away. The 3rd umpire was dreadful.
The England pessimist in me is thinking that's a worrying amount of turn for day one!
Jut switched it on, India won’t be batting again. Wicket is a joke, borderline cheating.
I said ‘borderline’ but it is not a test pitch that’s for sure. A test pitch should offer a good chance to both sides, possibly slightly in favour of the batsmen early on.It's not cheating. But it makes the toss all important and guarantees test matches become anything but. This was a one day wicket.