Stokes at it again. 
English cricket thread
- Thread starter Samid
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England have to bowl Broad and Anderson now to try and close this out. No point waiting for the new ball.
There's only one team that deserves to win this and it isn't this spineless Aussie side.
Wow. Did not expect that.
Carey and Cummins will sure have to go for it now.
Carey and Cummins will sure have to go for it now.
You've got to say, whilst maybe not being a huge wicket threat - Root has bowled very well/consistently.
Just very good at holding the score manageable
what's the crowd singing? is there a standard england chant?
This isn't over yet -- 20 partnership here brings them back in
This is heading towards Lyon winning it isn’t it to make up for the misfield in the last series here?
It's fine not to be reckless, but I don't get the Aussie approach to the chase. It's not like the pitch is doing much either.
KP having a dig at United 
Don't take me home
Please don't take me home
I just don't wanna go to work
I wanna stay here and drink all your beer
Please don't please don't take me home
That's out
edit: or not!
edit: or not!
I fecking love the ashes
Turns out Root IS a wicket threat
Root drops a C&B
Did come at him fast.
Did come at him fast.
I think the draw is in play here
You reckon they see off the new ball in these conditions?
Everything's in play.
It won’t be a draw. Australia have to attack to survive.
Oh yea, forgot about that but I think if Carey + Cummins takes them to 10 overs left.. Cummins and Hazlewood decent enough to block it out.
No ball or nothing here.
Aussie's chipping back...
I'm very stressed.
I'm very stressed.
17 overs with the new ball.. 50 odd to get or 3 wickets. Brilliant game this. Still think England are favorites here.
Not taking the new ball?
Root has been fecking class.
Brilliant decision.
Just about held on that time!!
Feck yes!
New ball should make it easier to score, Australia/Cummins will get chances to score as long as they don't get themselves out.
Worked out well for England eh
That's why.
Joe "F**king" Root ladies and gentlemen.
Yes
Third time lucky, Joe!
Roooooooooooooooooot
Who would be the MOTM?
If England win, it will be Root. If Aus do it then it has to be Khawaja.