Second Test. SA v England. Cape Town, Jan 2-6

[Arthur Crabtree]

No ball.

Don't panic!

[Gingerfinch]

Is this where we snatch defeat from the jaws of victory?

[backfootpunch]

why did it take so bloody long

it was clearly a no ball

[Aidan11]

Team overboard!

[Arthur Crabtree]

Weird the camera wasn't in line with the crease.

[Aidan11]

Can't even get the Outrage Bus started.

The battery's flat.

[greyblazer]

It does not surprise me anymore to see England being some 20 for 2 and Compton battling out there. Ah, if the tourists had not picked him?

[greyblazer]

Root is usually comfortable against full deliveries or even back of a length. Need to hit more on a good length and outside off, and force him to get caught in the crease. Morkel did that once, but was a no-ball

[backfootpunch]

now its time to panic

another wicket soon and we are in real trouble

[Arthur Crabtree]

What a ball!

Problem now is if the scoring rate drops. Root could have taken the KP route.

But there's no logical reason why this shouldn't be a tame draw....

[backfootpunch]

What a ball!

Problem now is if the scoring rate drops. Root could have taken the KP route.

But there's no logical reason why this shouldn't be a tame draw....

well one more wicket and stokes, bairstow, moeen and broad arent exactly known for their solid defensive techniques

[Aidan11]

That's it. Somebody fetch the petrol.

[greyblazer]

Compton is looking solid. Until he is there, England need not worry much. Hmm, have I jinxed him??

[Arthur Crabtree]

It does at least add a bit of interest to the day.

[Aidan11]

Cook out!