England v West Indies 2017

3rd test from Lords. Windies won the toss and decided to bat

reckon this is the test where players need to cement down their places for the Ashes tour down Under
First Test to be heled at HQ in September always felt the traditional series closer at the Oval was always a traditional signal for me that the season was almost over
Also will mark the last TMS commentary from Henry Bloefeld as he retires brings back memories when John Arlott retired at Lord's

In the 20 over morning session Windies reached 35-2.
Anderson on 499 wickets

West Indies 123 all out, Ben Stokes 6-22

Anderson has to wait for the second innings for the chance to claim his 500th Test wicket.

The first day saw 14 wickets fall as England closed the day on 46/4. Even that's an improvement as it had been 24/4.

(08-09-2017 00:03 )William H Bonney Wrote:  The first day saw 14 wickets fall as England closed the day on 46/4. Even that's an improvement as it had been 24/4.

West indies doing alright for a team who have no decent players at all according to some, personally i rate kemar roach highly especially when he bowls over the wicket, then again england only have a few class players themselves and now were stuck with westley and co for the ashes sorry but they are not test class.

This match is about the weather conditions and the pitch. Tests aren't usually played in September for a reason.

England all out for 194, a useful first innings lead of 71 runs.

Congratulations to Jimmy Anderson on reaching the milestone of 500 Test wickets.

Well done to Jimmy in reaching the 500 wicket mark. Onward to the record for the most wickets for a quick bowler.