[phbaggies]

Whatever happens, I like this approach from England! Absolutely tearing them a new one after tea!

[AlbionFan]

Cracking century by Johnny Bairstow, well done lad!!

2nd fastest 100 in a test match by an English batsman, 78 balls

[WBAinDEVON]

well done to our cricketers, shame on the footballers

[LiamTheBaggie]

Hope you made it for the start of play, Liam! It's all happening in the first 30 minutes!

Was a brilliant day mate and positioned the test nicely. If I remembered you were in Nottingham I’d have met you for a pint

[LiamTheBaggie]

And that is probably the greatest test match I’ve ever seen. It had everything. Credit to Trent Bridge for making day five free to all.

I pay tribute to New Zealand - they are an excellent outfit and both sides always bring the best out of each other.

[Baggies]

My Dad's gutted he didn't go. Incredible performance which has vindicated McCullum and Stokes' attacking style.

Some brilliant performances from Root, Pope, Foakes, Anderson, Stokes and particularly Bairstow (who's innings is up there with the beat test innings I've ever seen), but special mention to background man Alex Lees who anchored the start of both innings with well over 100 runs.

Enjoying this new test side.

[LiamTheBaggie]

One swallow doesn't make a summer - I still have some doubts about this batting line up to be honest.. though it is positive for English cricket to have something to shout about.

Though the change in attitude yesterday was refreshing given the abject surrender last summer chasing a lesser score with more overs to play with.

[Albionic]

approach of the cricket team is the complete antithesis of the football team.

I think people comparing the approach from Silverwood & Roots team versus a NZ 4th innings target of 270 (June 2021), versus yesterdays approach are absolutely spot on, the coaches attitude permeates everything the team do. (Take note Mr Southgate).
 
I can accept that McCullum has the advantage of being a new face and thus more latitude but he has clearly lifted the whole dynamic in a very short time and has to be given credit for that, also Joe Root no longer having the responsibility of captain seems to be a major dividend, we have to ensure the same issue doesnt befall Stokes.

Sack the psychologists at St Georges park and instead get Brendan to coach Gareth in WINNING attitude please

[Adder]

Root is certainly looking far more relaxed now which can only help but we probably should remember that he had an outstanding year with the bat last year while the team wheels were flying off in all directions. Technical adjustments seem to have been at least as important as the removal of the captaincy burden.

I think McCullum will prove the perfect coach to ensure that Stokes doesn't curb his natural attacking instincts but again time will tell.

[AlbionFan]

Wisden Tweeted

England have been fined 40 percent of their match fees and docked two World Test Championship points for falling two overs short of the minimum over rate at Trent Bridge.

Ridiculous, after such an exciting and all out approach by both sides, two bl**dy overs!

[AlbionFan]

England Cricket tweeted

We have added @JamieOverton to our Men's Test squad for the third LV= Insurance Test against New Zealand! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏏

[MarkW]

Wisden Tweeted

England have been fined 40 percent of their match fees and docked two World Test Championship points for falling two overs short of the minimum over rate at Trent Bridge.

Ridiculous, after such an exciting and all out approach by both sides, two bl**dy overs!

Not fussed. We're not winning this round of the WTC, and most of the team are on central contracts, so I would imagine they'll be fine. Only someone like Potts might miss out.

[MarkW]

Barely time to catch our breath - there's an ODI starting at 10 Vs the Netherlands.

Spotlight is on Morgan - he hasn't batted well recently and has had his own injury concerns. There's talk of him being a "specialist captain", but it's a little concerning that one of our usually reliable middle order players is so out of form

[phbaggies]

Barely time to catch our breath - there's an ODI starting at 10 Vs the Netherlands.

Spotlight is on Morgan - he hasn't batted well recently and has had his own injury concerns. There's talk of him being a "specialist captain", but it's a little concerning that one of our usually reliable middle order players is so out of form

1st ball duck even against this lot 

[LiamTheBaggie]

498-4 - England beat their own record from 2018.  Two runs short of the 500

Three centurions in the England batting line up.

[phbaggies]

498-4 - England beat their own record from 2018.  Two runs short of the 500

Three centurions in the England batting line up.

Another couple of overs and Livingstone would've joined them, that man can hit a ball!!

[LiamTheBaggie]

I must say those last ten overs felt very much men against boys.

Are these going to make it past 200?!

[phbaggies]

1st ball duck even against this lot 

And another duck yesterday, his confidence must be rock bottom......

[AlbionFan]

Crazy and extraordinary dismissal in the last over before tea

NZ 123-5

[LiamTheBaggie]

Never seen anything like it.

Local derby tonight at Edgbaston - Bears v Pears.

Hopefully the rain stays away 

[GREGMT]

Never seen anything like it.

Local derby tonight at Edgbaston - Bears v Pears.

Hopefully the rain stays away 

Worcs are dreadful, result looks a formality

[Fritzl Palace]

Worcs are dreadful, result looks a formality

Sadly they beat us earlier in the campaign in their only victory so far, they are our bogey side in recent times.

[Bilston Dan]

Never seen anything like it.

Local derby tonight at Edgbaston - Bears v Pears.

Hopefully the rain stays away 

I'll be there tonight! Going to the second day of the India test as well...watch it wazz it down 

[Fritzl Palace]

What did I say? 3 for 2

I hate facing Worcestershire

[OldburyWBA]

Thread now renamed The Cricket Thread as its gone well past the "England Cricket Thread"