quakerdarlo: One question tho......If its a "test match" why are some boundary ropes brought in.
This is taken from the ICC website re field dimensions.
At Test level, the International Cricket Council (ICC) guidelines state that the cricket field should be at least 150 yards (137.16 m) from boundary to boundary on either side of the pitch, while the straight boundary at each end should be at least 70 yards (64 m). However, no boundary should be more than 90 yards (82.29 m) from the centre of the pitch.
So they have probably had to bring some of the ropes in to comply with this.
Are both sides trying to outdo each other in batting ineptitude? England on top and should win from this position. But you never know, stranger things have happened.