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England v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Old Trafford, 2nd day
By Will 4 years ago, at the end of July Add your comment below
The second day from Old Trafford. A fabulous day for England yesterday, who bowled Pakistan out for a paltry 119 before racing (relatively speaking) to 168 for 2. This Test is moving at great pace and in no way will there be a draw – which is always a very splendid thing. A disappointing lack of comments by you ‘orrible lot yesterday. Come on – this is high summer between two very talented sides!
Anyway. About 10-and-a-half hours to go, so chat away. I better crash and get 40 winks.
Get chatting!
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21 Responses to “England v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Old Trafford, 2nd day”
July 28th, 2006 at 5.45 am
July 28th, 2006 at 9.31 am
Liked your post about Monty. He’s got something. It’s obvious to anyone who has spent years watching the England team struggle without a quality spinner. Ian Salisbury I ask you…
I like the fact that we can attack with Monty. Even though I’m a Gilo fan and his batting is good I love the fact that Monty can keep the pressure up. The Aussies love to attack with Warne. It’s a weakness that we look to hold up an end with Gilo so the quicks can recharge. If you’re not attacking in cricket you’re defending.
Also there are pitches that suit spinners over the quicks. What happens to us when our quicks are neutered by such a pitch?
The one thing we’ve been missing for years is an attacking spinner. I’ve always wondered how Tuffers would have fared under Fletcher’s management rather than the duffers like Dexter who used to be in charge. I was really worried about all the Dalrymple comments and the theory that Fletcher thought Monty a liability. Here’s hoping Monty can kick on in the second innings and hell even score a few runs to cement his place.
JF
July 28th, 2006 at 9.49 am
I read Steve Harmison’s comments today, begging people not to jeer at Monty, but I wonder whether he’s being paranoid. I thought the crowds were pretty affectionate in their attitude. What do other people think?
July 28th, 2006 at 9.55 am
No way there’ll be a draw? This is Old Trafford right?
At least it won’t be England doing the rain dancing for once.
July 28th, 2006 at 10.39 am
Just my own humble opinion, but I think people are taking Monty to their hearts now instead of having a laugh at him. His fielding has improved loads and his bowling is a beaut. If he gets a run or 2, he’ll become a national hero after Harmy. I like him – as a player and a character. I want to have his grandchildren 
July 28th, 2006 at 10.53 am
Well if we can get to 300-6 there’s got to be a case for sending GBH and Monty in at 8 and 9 with orders to hit – both of them can and I think they should be encouraged to.
July 28th, 2006 at 12.46 pm
Good Evening people,
I hav’t seen much of this Cook fella but from what i have seen over the last two test he is not a bad player! He is on 98 as i type. And if my memory serves me correct he got a 100 in the 1st innings at lords did he not? It will be interesting to see how he goes in Australia this summer! 
Also Paul Collingwood seems to of developed his batting since last years Ashes, he is an awsome fielder and is starting to look really solid in the middle order.
I spent all day today in front of the bowling machine! We had a day off school! 
July 28th, 2006 at 1.13 pm
I think Adam Gilchrist and Ricky Ponting will give Monty a nervous breakdown. Anyone who thinks Monty is the man to bowl out Australia is delusional.
July 28th, 2006 at 1.15 pm
I reckon the Aussie crowds will have a bit of fun with him though! Imagine him fielding down at 3rd man or fine leg infront of Bay 13 at the G…
July 28th, 2006 at 2.29 pm
Elliot; I don’t think England will be employing a third man or fine leg this summer, it’ll be 9 around the bat, and one at cover looking for the run-out.
July 28th, 2006 at 4.15 pm
Monty’s a darling and has already had a baptism by fire with his home fans. He might not be able to bowl the Aussies out but, if selected, will certainly add some fun to the proceedings. And isn’t fun the best thing you ever had?
July 28th, 2006 at 5.43 pm
Well, why not Harmy for the No. 8 berth?
And Elliott may care to look up Michael Vaughan’s scores during the last Ashes series in Australia and contemplate the thought that no one in England is missing him for his batting – a drawn series will suit us fine, btw…
July 28th, 2006 at 5.47 pm
now, can you tell me please why we are not declaring now? Bell has his ton and Monty is at bat. Declare now! Put an exhausted PK in to bat. Please, Straussy, do it now!
July 28th, 2006 at 5.50 pm
oh, thank all the deities of your choice. S declares and off we go. Both batsmen not out. Praise! 
Time for a glass of white wine, I do believe. Cheers all
July 28th, 2006 at 6.09 pm
am I alone here? What’s with Harmy?
July 28th, 2006 at 8.17 pm
Evening everyone
Just watched the highlights. What a knock from Bell. Don’t think I’ve seen him bat better.
July 28th, 2006 at 8.18 pm
Time 9.10 CET, have a house full of teenagers grooving to BBC Sounds of the 60s – weird. Checked your report of today’s play on Cricinfo,loyal fan that I am.
And what do I find?
QUOTE:
So dominant yesterday, England showed even greater reserves of determination and class today in extending their lead well beyond 300 to put the match out of Pakistan’s reach. No team has conceded a deficit of more than 291 to win at Old Trafford and, with a pitch offering discerning bounce to those over 6 foot 5 inches tall, it is unlikely Pakistan will buck that trend. In spite of all the injuries to have affected England since losing the Ashes, this Test is already shaping up into something closely resembling a milestone. However, in the dying moments of the day, Steve Harmison appeared to pull a muscle in his rib cage and was in clear pain, casting a worrying shadow on an otherwise excellent day’s work.
Second paragraph – please correct: we WON the Ashes! Remember? Whose side are you on anyway, eh? Shame, shame on you!
July 28th, 2006 at 8.29 pm
I agree, it was a superb knock from Bell; but this is indicative not only of his good form and talent, but how the England management have matured over the past few years. Credit to Duncan (and of course Michael Vaughan) for persisting with a planned and cogent selection process.
Could anyone imagine Bell being handed a second chance in the sub-continent last winter after that dreadful pair at the Oval if England were still under Illingworth et al?
As we are at last reaping the rewards of some intelligent management, is it too indulgent to imagine that perhaps the ashes might be retained afterall ?
Cheers.
July 29th, 2006 at 4.28 am
Monty in Oz will be a handful for right handed batsmen; and it is heartening to see this English side take on a different shape;it may yet be a side capable of defending the ashes.
The team contains some very gifted individuals; if Bell can silence the school bully Warne he will score heavily against Australia, as will Cook who seems to have a perfect temperament for Test Cricket; one thing is certain these two will carry lots of responsibilty particularly if England go into the series a top line bowler down.
Is Srauss getting some praise for his handling of the team? Hope so, it would be a huge + if they can settle a captain in.
July 29th, 2006 at 6.46 am
I think Monty will be fine. There’s talk of him suffering under the pressure of the Australian crowds when fielding, likening it to the experience Tufnell went through. Four years later Tufnell spent a night in a psychiatric unit in Perth – Tufnell’s strife had nothing to do with his fielding ability, and everything to do with his temperament.
Monty’s made of sterner stuff as you can see when he’s got ball and bat in hand so far. Taking 20 wickets takes preference over runs to win a Test match, and now that our long tail put its collective hand up yesterday, the future looks bleaker for Ashley Giles this winter and beyond.
July 29th, 2006 at 10.21 am
I know you can only play what is put in front of you but I’d be a lot happier for England’s winter prospects had Bell & Cook scored those runs against an attack containing Shoaib, Mohammed Asif & Rana Naved.
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