England (465 & 373/5) cruise to a comfortable 5-wicket win over India (471 & 364) in the opening Test of the series

[sweep_shot]

Overcast again.

Hopefully rain will stay away.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Where's the Indian crowd?

 

[Energy]

Class player, Root. Should go on to 2nd in all time test run scorers after this series.

 

[Hyder]

Bairstow and buttler can make it to this test team. No? Havent been following them recently

 

[Ab Fan]

Joe Root will win it for India.

ATG Jadeja is bowling but Joe Root is a bigger ATG than him.

 

[sweep_shot]

Overcast again.

Hopefully rain will stay away.

Sun is out again.

Weather has been very weird.

 

[sweep_shot]

Where is @Devadwal?

He has been quiet.

 

[sweep_shot]

58 runs are needed from 24 overs.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Would be hilarious if England finishes or nearly finishes the game off before New Ball arrives. So much for the awaiting of big burst from Bumrah.

 

[Ball Blazer]

No successful reviews for Shubman Gill in his first Test as captain

 

[sweep_shot]

Would be hilarious if England finishes or nearly finishes the game off before New Ball arrives. So much for the awaiting of big burst from Bumrah.

Yup.

52 to win.

New ball is 7 overs away.

 

[KingKhanWC]

58 runs are needed from 24 overs.

Walk in the park if Smith stays solid and rotates the strike.

Root is a mental giant, so cool out there.

India's captain is so clueless, trying anything without thinking.

Lovely back foot drive... 4 more.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Rahul would have been a better choice as captain until Gill matured more

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Would be hilarious if England finishes or nearly finishes the game off before New Ball arrives. So much for the awaiting of big burst from Bumrah.

For that massive hitting required

 

[mominsaigol]

Where is @Devadwal?

He has been quiet.

I chased him away for today

 

[sweep_shot]

Walk in the park if Smith stays solid and rotates the strike.

Root is a mental giant, so cool out there.

India's captain is so clueless, trying anything without thinking.

Lovely back foot drive... 4 more.

Agree.

Root is showing all his experience and class.

 

[sweep_shot]

I chased him away for today

Good job.

 

[sweep_shot]

Jamie Smith is playing some cracking shots.

Four.

47 to win.

 

[RidiculousMan]

For that massive hitting required

7.83 per over. Not that big of an ask. One boundary and 3 singles.

 

[mominsaigol]

Good job.

Rana also deserves credit. I only chased him away to time pass. Rana chased him away from timepass

 

[RidiculousMan]

@jamie smith fan your favorite player owning the show.

 

[sweep_shot]

For that massive hitting required

43 to win. New ball is 5 overs away.

 

[mominsaigol]

43 to win. New ball is 5 overs away.

Too little too late for india now imo

 

[RidiculousMan]

Commentators also pointing out how such an experienced spinner could make such a mistake of not assessing the right line and length.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Root killing Indians hopes

 

[aboveandbeyond]

Mighty Mighty ENGLAND!

 

[sweep_shot]

Too little too late for india now imo

Yes.

England should be almost home by the time new ball is taken.

36 to win.

 

[Raja Ishtiaq]

I like seeing these new characters in the Indian team like Jaiswal who laugh and joke when they are losing.


Looking forward to the future of this Indian team

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

He has not

I will advise you to watch more cricket before commenting so haphazardly.

You only need to check google for this, I know you haven’t seen any of our home tests so you hardly know how our bowlers use reverse swing, both Shami and Bumrah are exceptionally good in producing reverse swing.

I know you will now give example of this match and turn this into a clown conversation but take my advice, watch more cricket.

 

[mominsaigol]

I like seeing these new characters in the Indian cricket like Jaiswal who laugh and joke when they are losing.


Looking forward to the future of this Indian team

Thanks for pointing this out. Rubbish attitude, Rubbish player

 

[The Bald Eagle]

England just a yuvraj's over away from victory now

 

[sweep_shot]

No-ball.

It keeps on getting worse for India.

 

[mominsaigol]

I will advise you to watch more cricket before commenting so haphazardly.

You only need to check google for this, I know you haven’t seen any of our home tests so you hardly know how our bowlers use reverse swing, both Shami and Bumrah are exceptionally good in producing reverse swing.

I know you will now give example of this match and turn this into a clown conversation but take my advice, watch more cricket.

Out of respect, I gave you one ping as an acknowledgement and I didn't ping you when I chased all these clowns away today, brother rana doing the 2nd half.

Its cause despite disagreements I dont view you as a troll, but watch your tone with me as I am trying to watch mine with yours.

If you disagree you can tell me why rather then flaunting your knowledge and trying to turn into another sausage fest.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Pant must be fuming, 100 in both inns and about to lose this test

 

[sweep_shot]

30 to win.

New ball is 3 overs away.

England should try to get 15-20 in these 3 overs.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Tbh, even Bumrah would wish it to end sooner now

 

[RidiculousMan]

Pant must be fuming, 100 in both inns and about to lose this test

Maybe he shouldn't be dropping crucial catches.

 

[RidiculousMan]

@mominsaigol Shabnum's voice is really unique

 

[Bhaijaan]

This match is done and dusted.

What a terrific fight back from England really.

They have now chased 350+ twice in a row against India in England

 

[shah_1]

What happened to Bumrah

 

[mominsaigol]

Tbh, even Bumrah would wish it to end sooner now

Dont think he will bowl now, had a horrible day and I doubt he wants to risk injury

 

[RidiculousMan]

This match is done and dusted.

What a terrific fight back from England really.

They have now chased 350+ twice in a row against India in England

It was Duckett special.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Prejjur mentioned

 

[Raja Ishtiaq]

Thanks for pointing this out. Rubbish attitude, Rubbish player

He is a talented batsman obviously but doesn't seem like a strong competitor. Gill looking like a timid captain too.

Glad to see the back of the likes of Kohli and these new era of Indian cricket stars

 

[sweep_shot]

Out of respect, I gave you one ping as an acknowledgement and I didn't ping you when I chased all these clowns away today, brother rana doing the 2nd half.

Its cause despite disagreements I dont view you as a troll, but watch your tone with me as I am trying to watch mine with yours.

If you disagree you can tell me why rather then flaunting your knowledge and trying to turn into another sausage fest.

These Indian posters can't disagree politely. Always resorts to namecalling and other stupid nonsense.

This is why I had to put 100+ Indians on my ignore list.

 

[sweep_shot]

29 to win.

New ball is 1.5 overs away.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

He is a talented batsman obviously but doesn't seem like a strong competitor. Gill looking like a timid captain too.

Glad to see the back of the likes of Kohli and these new era of Indian cricket stars

Think England and Australia will dominate the next 15 years. Pakistan have a chance if they give Hesson time aswell.

 

[followed]

Lol hahah Indians are crying. Their tears are joy to watch.

England has brutally beat these poor Indian trundlers.

 

[followed]

Scarcity of Indians on this thread at the moment.
They are sitting in the corner quietly. Hahahah

 

[sweep_shot]

Scarcity of Indians on this thread at the moment.
They are sitting in the corner quietly. Hahahah

Pin drop silence.

 

[RidiculousMan]

What a beautiful shot.

 

[followed]

Getting phainty of the lifetime. This will leave some scars on Indian players and arrogant Indian fans.

 

[mominsaigol]

Indians are done and dusted in those 2 games without Bumrah. Now itll depend on how the other 2 matches play out

 

[Amjid Javed]

Bumrah should have been brace enough to bowl even if he's got an injury. I've seen kumble bowl with a broken jaw before

 

[sweep_shot]

23 to win.

Final over before new ball is available.

 

[followed]

How pathetic indian bowling is. 350 runs will be scored on the 5th day of a test.

They should go home after this test.

 

[Raja Ishtiaq]

Pant laughing too at this stage of the game

Really brings a smile to my face

 

[masterblaster]

Only rain can saved England

Really?

 

[mominsaigol]

England's weakness is Crawley and pope who aren't very good no 1 and no 3.

Ik pope scored a century but hes an okay batsmen.

These 2 aren't bad, their good but their just avg.

Otherwise smith is the perfect no 7, Brooks the perfect no 5 in SENA , Root the goat, Duckett is a freakish opener and stokes is probably the best utility player in the world.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

I am dedicating this victory to @sweep_shot brother

After day 1 I had written England off but he assured me it was only day 1 lots can happen.

He was correct as usual. He is the hammerer of Hindustan, the butcher of Bharatis and the Indian inquisition specialist of this forum

 

[sweep_shot]

New ball has been taken. Final try for India.

They have 22 to defend.

 

[sweep_shot]

I am dedicating this victory to @sweep_shot brother

After day 1 I had written England off but he assured me it was only day 1 lots can happen.

He was correct as usual. He is the hammerer of Hindustan, the butcher of Bharatis and the Indian inquisition specialist of this forum

Thanks.

 

[mominsaigol]

I am dedicating this victory to @sweep_shot brother

After day 1 I had written England off but he assured me it was only day 1 lots can happen.

He was correct as usual. He is the hammerer of Hindustan, the butcher of Bharatis and the Indian inquisition specialist of this forum

Goat poster, both of you are amazing and GOATs of the forum. Massive Respect.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Bumrah realised he was going to get back or shoulder injury carrying rest of these bowlers all series, so he's now "injured", good way to save face and protect your own bowling figures

 

[sweep_shot]

Goat poster, both of you are amazing and GOATs of the forumn. Massive Respect.

Thanks. I like your posts also.

I expect India to struggle in Test format moving forward. They no longer have Pujara, Shami, Kohli, and Rohit. These new guys may dominate in LOI but I expect them to struggle in Test.

Bumrah can only do so much.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Scarcity of Indians on this thread at the moment.
They are sitting in the corner quietly. Hahahah

Not all Indian fans are like that. But this is for the arrogant ones who never respect the opposition. I mean all these raju, jeetu, missu, devu types.

 

[shah_1]

I fear for Bumrah's future in this format. He is getting older with multiple stress fractures and not enough support.

He needs to make a decision and focus on white ball cricket

 

[sweep_shot]

50 for Root.

Well played.

Root oozes class.

 

[Mamoon]

My my my my my my my

Indian fans fully deserve this humiliation.

 

[RidiculousMan]

I fear for Bumrah's future in this format. He is getting older with multiple stress fractures and not enough support.

He needs to make a decision and focus on white ball cricket

I think he will carry on for at least 4 years with his workload being managed like always.

 

[sweep_shot]

Not all Indian fans are like that. But this is for the arrogant ones who never respect the opposition. I mean all these raju, jeetu, missu, devu types.

You are a good Indian poster. I wish all Indian posters were like you.

 

[Mamoon]

I have said this before . To pull off bazball needs incredible ability, mental fortitude, belief , courage and determination. Not at all easy bazballing regularly at 4 rpo, especially in English conditions. The Eng batting resurgence with Stokes captaincy and bazball under coach Baz is nothing short of incredible. And posters like @Mamoon who throws around statements like Bazball is a fad , not real test cricket blah blah dont know or dont realize how tough it is to pull off bazball especially in 4th innings chases.

As Stokes said, Eng have put bums on seats with the pay they have played bazball test cricket and so true that. Irrespective of the WTC results. Eng has been the most watchable test team once Stokes became captain. And Ind team management needs to realize they cant rely on only 1 bowler to win you tests. And need proper bowlers not someone like Jadeja or Prasidh.

Bazball is just PR nonsense. 2-2 vs Australia at home, 4-1 thrashing in India. Those are identical results to what England had before Bazball.

They will win this series but everyone beats India at home except Australia in 2018 and 2021. India is a joke of a team outside Asia and only Australia made them look good.

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

How do you loose a test match from 430/3 on Day 2

 

[followed]

Not all Indian fans are like that. But this is for the arrogant ones who never respect the opposition. I mean all these raju, jeetu, missu, devu types.

Yeah that's right but most of them are arrogant delusional losers.
There's no indian fan like you though. Respect...

 

[sweep_shot]

16 to win.

 

[Aqib_mustafa]

Commentators also pointing out how such an experienced spinner could make such a mistake of not assessing the right line and length.

I think noman would have won pak a game here vs england on this pitch bowling last

 

[Justcrazy]

jadeja is carrying on here

 

[followed]

England has really humiliated indian team very very badly.
Losing like this is really bad.

 

[sweep_shot]

12 to win.

Almost home.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Congratulations @Rajdeep