I think it's a mixture of totally demoralising the Aussies, and

giving Joe Root as much time in the middle as they can. Good idea for his confidence if he's the long term plan as opener.

There really is no hurry. We all but retained the Ashes yesterday afternoon.

Posted By: Jim Nasium on July 20th 2013 at 17:52:11

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doesn't look like he will declare until england have a 600 lead (Other Sports) - ghostof barry butler, Jul 20, 17:41:44
- SO much time isn't there. Decleration over night perhaps? (n/m) (Other Sports) - DrDublin, Jul 20, 18:03:33
  - Doubt it. No need. Plenty of batting practice. Aussies won't like losing by 500 runs... (n/m) (Other Sports) - Yellalee, Jul 20, 18:04:26
    - They should have lost by an innings and runs though (Other Sports) - Pragmatist, Jul 20, 18:14:26
      - this way hurts too (Other Sports) - matt in london, Jul 20, 18:29:31
      - From what I've read and heard, the majority of people think England made the correct decis (n/m) (Other Sports) - Huge Small, Jul 20, 18:17:53
- i'd try and bat till lunch tomorrow (Other Sports) - matt in london, Jul 20, 18:00:35
  - So you are Matt Prior !!! (n/m) (Other Sports) - colincanary, Jul 20, 18:02:02
- They'll wait till root gets 200 (n/m) (Other Sports) - andross, Jul 20, 17:52:47
- I think it's a mixture of totally demoralising the Aussies, and (Other Sports) - Jim Nasium, Jul 20, 17:52:11
  - Bat tomorrow to assess the wicket, give it 15 overs or so, may as well. (n/m) (Other Sports) - DrDublin, Jul 20, 18:05:12
    - About an hour I reckon. So they get a go with the newish ball after lunch. (Other Sports) - Huge Small, Jul 20, 18:13:24
      - They get a new ball at the start of the innings (n/m) (Other Sports) - Pragmatist, Jul 20, 18:37:51
        
        you what? (n/m) (Other Sports) - Huge Small, Jul 20, 18:48:37

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