Proper Mannies Cricket

[57vintage]

Curran in for Woakes (injured).

Moen Ali in for Pope to allow for Stokes to take a breather with the ball as he has a slight knee problem (probably gave somebody een in the knackers after a pint or two).

Buttler at back doggie, but Bairstow's bust finger still allows him to bat, up at fourth in the order.

I normally have a good overview of the grounds and how the pitches are likely to play. Southampton? Nuh.

Maybe a south coast Freemantle Doctor? A deceptive Lords' lateral slope? Damp seaside air for a bit of swing?

Dinna ken.

A interesting 3, 4 or 5 days ahead.

[StandfreeFM]

England 36-4...

Pitch meant to be pretty favorable for batting but another predictable batting collapse puts England in the sh!t. Weather permitting, this won't go anywhere near 5 days.