Late to this thread I know today but a few comments - The pitch is not fit for test cricket. I think the toss has probably determined the results of both the tests in India so far though this pitch is far worse than the last one. The third umpire needs a job in Stockley park - 3 clearly wrong decisions all in favour of India no excuse for it at all. If he thinks todays hiding the bat behind the pad is playing a shot he is clearly not fit to umpire village cricket never mind a test match India have played really well
They might have well ended the game when the coin was tossed. First innings would be the only one playable and that barely so.
I was watching at 4.30 but no Internet access at home. Now drying out in the office as it's wet in that there London today.
I’d be really confident of a chase of about 80. Anything more and I’m not confident! I think we’re buggered!
Ashwin's a great player. Obviously want us to win, but India have played well this match, given the crowd sonethibg to cheer.