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I agree. England have had no more luck than Australia. It's been 2-2 on the toss over the 4 games, hasn't it? Anything that happens once that call is made is down to judgement of the captain and skill of the team.

11 balls!?

Wouldn't be surprised if he resigned as captain after this game.

Chill everyone. They are still over 200 behind, which is a huge deficit. Law of averages says we'll make a breakthrough and the usual collapse will commence. Edit: told you so!

Ali has been in such good form for this series. His ability to score so freely at the bottom end of an innings has turned the balance of the two games we won before this one.

Ton up (for no wickets) for the crap Mitch as well I assume?

Can't see them getting past 200 myself.

We saw that in Melbourne in 2010. Following the first day, which England dominated, they were playing in front of 80 000 empty seats and a couple of thousand pissed up England fans.

Nah, the old duffers (who I suspect have had a glass of wine or a pint or two in the afternoon) commentating are one of the factors that makes TMS such good listening. There are periods in test matches that could be a bit dull to listen to if it was all flawless and wasn't for stuff like this.

You're in a minority with that opinion.

That's exactly why TMS is brilliant.

I agree. And with the strength of England's batting line up all the way down to Broad, we have the luxury of being able to persevere for future benefit. Besides, he's out scored every single Aussie batsman.

Still our best opening stand of the series!

For now. Give it until the afternoon beers kick in.

I assume and hope that the Trent Bridge crowd are letting him know about it?

Glad to see the England bowlers have tightened up and got that initial run rate under control.