off we go. that was the first ball of the morning. crawley playing at his pace. and so was ducky. england began 12 runs behind. by the end of the first over, they were ahead. there were challenges with travel, if you are going to be able, it was a good idea diary. stokes was in at number three. a good idea diary. stokes was in at numberthree. if a good idea diary. stokes was in at number three. if he was fielding down there, it might have been out. in fact, it was stark. he misjudged this catch, to put it kindly. i m not sure if those near him were putting it kindly. root was hitting the ball pretty much whatever he wanted. leading pass 200, everything under complete control, until, the captain found a fielder. stokes made 42 and no more. still, bairstow was in and batting like this. 265 4 at tea. building up a lead to win a test match, on the third day, there was not technically any rush. positive, measured batting here.
have, and how much i have enjoyed it, makes me feel pretty special. was a part of wanted go for a little bit longer? you have had such an amazing series. the tyre that is why it was such a difficult decision. i didn t have a feeling either way. i felt like i was bowling well enough to keep going. but there was something inside of me that, once i told stokes s that i was going, i felt brilliant. i have had such a great day watching the guys play, building a lead on australia, and my missions will be sky high over the next few days, chasing an ashes win. so, some people say, when you know, you know, and i never quite had that, but, there was a pull to finishing, when i finish, ifelt great, i was at the top of my game, and ifeel good about great, i was at the top of my game, and i feel good about the decision. stuart broad bear talking about his
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