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Must admit I was a little disappointed when I saw that we were ALL OUT for 653. God knows what score would have impressed me. I'm going to be a tad negative here an suggest it'll be a draw.
 

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I see we still managed to fit in a little collapse to end our innings!

Be record numbers of runs in a test at this rate .
 

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That is a very sporting declaration from Stokes. It might backfire but I absolutely love the intent. They’re backing up their words with actions.
 

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A good start helped by an unfortunate injury to Azhar Ali but need to keep the pressure on.
That is a very sporting declaration from Stokes. It might backfire but I absolutely love the intent. They’re backing up their words with actions.
 

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Jimmy showing his class with help from Robinson.
 

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England have done it. Absolutely brilliant, am really pleased that this approach has paid off.
Bazball is here to stay. I thought Pakistan might get there so credit to them for making a game of it. What a find Harry Brook is! Average 84 from 3 innings.
 

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Bazball is here to stay. I thought Pakistan might get there so credit to them for making a game of it. What a find Harry Brook is! Average 84 from 3 innings.

Aye Brook was very impressive, hint of Pietersen about him with some of his shots. In theory the bowling should be even more potent in the next test as Wood should be available. Wonder if they’ll be tempted to throw in the young leggie Rehan Ahmed also?

That’s the thing now England have gone down this road Bazball is going to be permanent. Similar to how Morgan revolutionised Englands white ball game. Everyone that follows will now be in the same mould.
 

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A different sort of test but England looking in control once more 280 ahead .
 

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Series win in Pakistan. Bazball travels well abroad then.

I think that was a magnificent test match, Pakistan played very well but our seamers managed to get the job done.
 

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Well done England and well done Pakistan for making a game of it. Thrilling Test cricket.
 

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Was going to say a good day for England but Crawley going early might be a worry in terms of the ball spinning .
 

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Thought we bowled well. Think it looks a pretty dead track once the ball gets a bit softer. Thought Rehan looked promising, that Googly of his turns almost square, if he can develop a legbreak then he could become really good.
 

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167 to win to complete the whitewash. Wonderful performance with the ball from Rehan. The one thing we’ve lacked since Swann is a genuine wicket taking spinner. England should win but if they don’t it won’t be due to them just prodding around.
 

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What a series this has been.
England showing the world how to approach test cricket and I’m all for it, I know it won’t always work but when it does it’s fantastic to watch.
What a revelation McCullum and Stokes have been as coach and captain, 9 wins from 10 this will be, absolutely brilliant.
 

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Fantastic, isn't it, and Stokes is a great bloke as well as a great captain, humble and happy to credit others. Very easy team to support.
 

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It makes me wonder what the England football team could do with the same mentality. Perhaps Messrs Stokes and McCullum could have a chat with Mr Southgate.
 

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It makes me wonder what the England football team could do with the same mentality. Perhaps Messrs Stokes and McCullum could have a chat with Mr Southgate.
Attack at all costs and play without fear type thing ?

Certainly has worked for the cricket guys .
 

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