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Lovely centuries for Ben Stokes & Ollie Pope today

Brilliant start to the day with England grabbing all 4 wickets early doors. South Africa made to follow on.

Yes! Didn't even know they'd started

Another Northern Soul wrote:Yes! Didn't even know they'd started

The U19 World Cup is taking place in South Africa at the moment which will feature Yorkshire’s Harry Duke & George Hill, not seen much of either of them so hopefully get to see them in the morning. Our group consists of West Indies, Nigeria & Australia. My prediction is for Afghanistan to win the cup.

Amazing stuff in the Big Bash this morning

England v Australia U19’s this morning from 08:00 on Sky TV.

Australia chasing 253 to win. Come on England

Settled down to watch the 4th Test in Johannesburg. Come on England

Have ordered my flag for the coming season.

I’ve just read that Joe Root will be available for at least the first five Championship games this coming season.

A recording of the members forum from t’other night for anyone interested.

https://bbc.in/2GWNGfN

Bullet points
* Joe Root hopefully available for 5 Championship games needs ECB approval
* Jonny Bairstow possibly available after his stint in the IPL
* Adil Rashid to be offered a new contract possibly only for the t20
* Finances seem to be well in order according to Mark Arthur
* Steve Patterson stepping down as t20 captain, no decision as yet who will take over
* Patto unhappy about the asymmetrical nature of the Championship fixtures