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114th over: England 322-8 (Woakes 7, Broad 11) The lead moves to 38 with two singles off Siddle, Broad picking one up past point and Woakes a single off his inside edge. Frustrating for Siddle. I’m asked what consitutes a “handy lead” by Graeme Burton. I don’t think they are quite there yet but these two have stopped the collapse and just about got them to lunch. That’ll do as a start.
113th over: England 320-8 (Woakes 6, Broad 10) Broad sweeps Lyon again; it’s working for him. Woakes also scores through midwicket to the sweeper – good batting. Oh yes, thanks for the emails saying that I had Woakes’ score wrong – it happens. All fixed now. Extras to finish! Four of them, of the byes variety, when Woakes is beaten close to his woodwork and Paine doesn’t get to it. He’ll hate that.
“Hello.” Hi Orlando Ames-Lewis. “My uncle Phil was at Lord’s for England’s victorious World Cup final in July. As England’s front row coach in 2003 he celebrated on the pitch in Sydney after England won the Rugby World Cup in another epic final. And as a 22 year old he was at Wembley in 1966 when Bobby Moore lifted the Football WC. Was anyone else at all three?”
Written by Adam Collins at Edgbaston (now) and Rob Smyth (later)
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