2nd Test England v Pakistan, Old Trafford, 22-26 July

[DiligentDefence]

Hussain totally agreeing with my assessment of the Stokes dismissal almost word for word.

My view is that it probably was out but that there was insufficient evidence to overturn the not out decision.

[ianp1970]

We aren't going to enforce the follow on as we won't want to bat last so may as well declare at tea then get bowling

Think that will depend on:

How many Pakistan score
How many overs it takes
Weather forecast

I think we'll bat until about 15 overs are left today.

[Aidan11]

Now a tricky one for Cook.

Will his declaration plans need to be altered so Root can get to 300? A long way off yet but if Root keeps this up...

[budgetmeansbudget]

Now a tricky one for Cook.

Will his declaration plans need to be altered so Root can get to 300? A long way off yet but if Root keeps this up...

If Root scores quickly I reckon he'll give him the opportunity to get to 300.

[Aidan11]

Now a tricky one for Cook.

Will his declaration plans need to be altered so Root can get to 300? A long way off yet but if Root keeps this up...

If Root scores quickly I reckon he'll give him to opportunity to get to 300.

This is what I'm thinking. Tiredness might do him in the end though.

[budgetmeansbudget]

Hussain totally agreeing with my assessment of the Stokes dismissal almost word for word.

My view is that it probably was out but that there was insufficient evidence to overturn the not out decision.

That's right, I don't think Stokes thought he hit it, but he may well have got a feather on the glove, but there wasn't conclusive evidence to overturn.

[budgetmeansbudget]

Now a tricky one for Cook.

Will his declaration plans need to be altered so Root can get to 300? A long way off yet but if Root keeps this up...

If Root scores quickly I reckon he'll give him to opportunity to get to 300.

This is what I'm thinking. Tiredness might do him in the end though.

Yep, a tired played on or nick to keeper may do for him.

[Making_Splinters]

Personally, I'd bat till the close and declare over night going for a one innings play. Unlike Pakistan, England have 5 bowlers and the weather should be a bit less set over the next few days.

[Aidan11]

250 for Root

[backfootpunch]

250 up

Roooooooooooot

[Aidan11]

Thought that was the declaration the way they looked like they were about to walk off together there.

[alfie]

Root to 250

Pretty sure they'll want an hour at Pakistan tonight...they'll have plenty by then at this rate

[backfootpunch]

Double ton up for Yasir

George lohmann may well be safe

[Aidan11]

Root needs 3 runs to be the highest scoring Englishman in a test at OT.

[Aidan11]

Bugger.