3rd Test: England v India at The Rose Bowl

Congrats ! It literally means "Congratulations" in Arabic.  ;D

                      مبروك

Yes I know that but wasn't sure of the spelling ... Mabrook or Mabruk ??
Anyway Congrats Moeen !!

correct Is right !  ;D

Hopefully England can get something out of Jordan or Stokes as neither has impressed so far this summer. Old Trafford is going to be a big test. I think whichever team wins the fourth test, wins the series. Hopefully Broad's knee holds up. Losing both Anderson and Broad would put England at a major disadvantage at Old Trafford.

force the selectors to expand the fast bowling department 

boquiesse , U can come out now :

Unless de bokkel Rum not done as yet 

Boqui is probably celebrating England's victory.


I know how much he wanted us to beat India.

You really can't do much when you have a bowler who steams in and bowls with intent.Jadeja has technicla flaws and if you did notice,he yorked himself out...it was angling outside off and he came forward and got an inside edge...he should have had some sense playing those and when the team is in a deep hole..you shouldn't push it further..!!

Prediction, part 1, achieved but did not expect it to be within 3 days.

The oval is not as bouncy as it sued to be so I expect a draw but teh Indians would be fired up.

For me the best Indian Bowling squad is Yadav, Bhuvi, Ishani, Shami, Aaron. Spinners always Ohja and Ashwin.

Unless Yadav is injured, again, WHY IS HE NOT ON TOUR? they have to stick with, nurture and give him a good run. This they are not doing. Him partnering Shami or Aaron with Bhuvi and Inshant would be a better than good combination. Also Bhuvi and Shami can bat so that makes an interesting combination.

I would develop that Jadega guy a bit more in ODIs as he seems able but lacks application. He is , as yet, to be a competent and penetrating Test bowler and needs to hone hsi skills.

I still do not thing we are back to our best although it was good enough today.

Great to see Jossy get another half ton and he has seen two victories in two.

Well done lads....