2nd Test England v West Indies at Manchester, July 16-20 2020

[The Mad Hatter]

Is it me, or does it seem ridiculous how little time there is between tests these days?

Day 5 2nd Test Monday; Day 1 3rd Test Friday.

 

[Bring back John Fifita]

Huge game by Stokes. Good setup innings by Dibley. Broad back made a big difference.

Windies probably back to their real level.

Was a combination of the Old England and the New England.

The Old England want to occupy the crease and bat the opposition into a position they can’t win from, even at the expense of winning themselves. The New England have short-form merchants who can turn on the taps to rack up a quick score if needed. Mainly Stokes of course.

Broad was absolutely the difference between them winning or petering out to a beige draw.

I thought the Windies could hold on going into tea only 4 down, then Blackwood couldn’t help himself to the most blatant bouncer trap you could see. 2 balls before the break. That was it and I went to bed.

But looking forward to the final test.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Is it me, or does it seem ridiculous how little time there is between tests these days?

Day 5 2nd Test Monday; Day 1 3rd Test Friday.

Due to CV19 bubble

 

[The Mad Hatter]

Due to CV19 bubble

Fair enough.

But there weren't many gaps in last year's Ashes either.

 

[Pommy]

Fair enough.

But there weren't many gaps in last year's Ashes either.

Was that not because it was a World Cup year? Australia were in England for months on end.

 

[some11]

Huge game by the Kiwi captain.