Oh, my poor nerves!

[callmemadam]

Second day of the Third Test against New Zealand. Spirits low as England are 55 for 6. Oh, here we go, same old same old, why can't we find batsmen who can stay in etc. etc. grunp, grump. Jonny Bairstow and Jamie Overton (it's his debut and he was picked for his bowling!) begin a partnership. At stumps, England are 264 for 6 and the deficit down to 65. Only in Test cricket do you get days like this, which is why I love it even though my nerves are shredded. What's really nice is that the New Zealand players all rushed to conratulate Bairstow on his century. I wasn't looking forward to watching the highlights on TV. I am now!

Comments

[gwendraith]

I've just watched the highlights. What a stunning comeback, Bairstow is on top form. I know exactly what you mean by shredded nerves, I get like that when it's not going well.

>What's really nice is that the New Zealand players all rushed to conratulate Bairstow on his century.
Cricket is a sport of gentlemen.

[callmemadam]

Let's see what happens today. I do hope Overton gets his century; he deserves it. He's put the top order to shame.

[gwendraith]

Overton on 96, I can barely listen...