Third time in two years England have lost all 10 wickets in a session

That didn't happen once in previous 78 years (1938-2016)

(BBC)

'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)

Buttler has been one of the few batting successes of the summer.

It's him and Bairstow and one innings by Woakes not a lot else.

But like you I have time for Curran......I don't think Stokes has earned walking back into the side......and so far perhaps he shouldn't have.

Edited by Stirlingsays (19 Aug 2018 7.11pm)

'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)

Indeed they are ranked No 1, however whatever the results in the remaining matches in this test series, India will still leave England as officially the world’s best Test team. By the end of this campaign India could have lost seven of its past nine and still have a five-point lead on top of the table.

It raises some questions over the ICC’s methodology which does not weight victories at home any differently to wins away.India away from home don't have such an impressive record and they have played more Home than Away since the current ranking period began in May 2015 - played 21 of its 37 Tests at home.

Edited by Willo (19 Aug 2018 8.46pm)

Vaughan is definitely right to criticise many of our batsmen by way of how they have played like a one day side e.g. not bedding their way into the game and throwing their bat at bowls that should've been left. How too many of our players have thrown away their wicket so needlessly as a result of poor self-discipline and rash decision-making.

Will: You're not wrong there. I'd call it a national embarrassment.

I recall Mike Brearley who was a brilliant captain but his batting at test level was not that impressive.