A mate was asking me last night...

how I thought England might do. I asked him to give it till mid-afternoon before I give him a definitive answer.

It's a good batting surface, so if Pietersen and Freddy play themselves in sensibly, then I don't think I'm asking too much for a further ton fifty before lunch!!

We have to be aiming for 500 minimum. If we can bat out today, then even look at 550 for a total.

I shall be sat near the large replay screen in my City shirt...when the sun come out. Rather too chilly at the moment for short sleeves.

Posted By: Jim Nasium, Aug 26, 09:45:21