Second Test: India v England, Visakhapatnam, 17-21 November

[larus]

Steady start. It's very unlikely we can save this test in reality, but a decent fight can only help confidence going into the next test.

It's also encouraging to have (hopefully) found a genuine test opening partner for Cook. In theory, that could be a very strong top 3.

 

[jakarta]

Kohli in meltdown mode, both Reviews burned off.

73-0

 

[Beach Hut]

75/1 Hameed out

 

[jakarta]

53rd Test 50 for Captain Cook, not the most exciting batsman but an absolute Run Machine...

 

[Rodney Thomas]

75/1 Hameed out

Not much he could do with the ball keeping so low. He batted very well I thought.

 

[larus]

Interesting stat from CricInfo. 2 opening partnerships from Cook/Hameed in the first 2 tests are the 1st/3rd longest (in terms of balls faced) in India.

 

[redoubtable seagull]

Not much he could do with the ball keeping so low. He batted very well I thought.

He really does look an impressive prospect.

 

[redoubtable seagull]

Ahhh, shiiiiiiieeet! Cook out.

 

[Beach Hut]

With Cook gone it is going to require a massive performance from others to get anything out of this game

 

[BensGrandad]

Can the rest bat the last day out for the draw which must be the first aim and getting sufficient runs to push for a win secondary.

 

[redoubtable seagull]

Can the rest bat the last day out for the draw which must be the first aim and getting sufficient runs to push for a win secondary.

Secondary aim a win? 318 runs on the last day on a turning wicket with inconsistent bounce?
It will be a monumental effort to get a draw and will need Root to bat most of the day.

 

[BensGrandad]

Secondary aim a win? 318 runs on the last day on a turning wicket with inconsistent bounce?
It will be a monumental effort to get a draw and will need Root to bat most of the day.

That was my point the win only becomes a consideration if we can get a partnership of 250 + to save the game.

 

[Garry Nelson's teacher]

That was my point the win only becomes a consideration if we can get a partnership of 250 + to save the game.

I'm thinking you'd get good odds an England win from this position...............a draw would be marvellous, Jimmy and Broad batting out the last 5 overs.

 

[Eeyore]

Interesting stat from CricInfo. 2 opening partnerships from Cook/Hameed in the first 2 tests are the 1st/3rd longest (in terms of balls faced) in India.

Was Tavare and Boycott the second ? They had a very long opening partnership in Delhi during the 1981 tour. Seven hours I seem to remember. Gower came in and was out first ball.

Correction: It was a second wicket partnership. Gower was out third ball. Fog of memory.

 

[ManOfSussex]

I'm thinking you'd get good odds an England win from this position...............a draw would be marvellous, Jimmy and Broad batting out the last 5 overs.

25/1 for an England win on Paddypower. India 1/6, the draw 5/1.

 

[jakarta]

No chance of a win but a good chance for the Middle Order to show some discipline and get some experience banked vs. top class spin bowling for the future.

I reckon it will be over before Tea but you never know...

 

[Eeyore]

25/1 for an England win on Paddypower. India 1/6, the draw 5/1.

I have a ten pound free bet outstanding. Might go for the draw rather than a quick, but small, profit from a bet and lay.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

Nailed on Indian win (unless it rains)

 

[pasty]

Nailed on Indian win (unless it rains)

Oh well.

 

[knocky1]

Good luck Duckett. You can stick around.