i would trade crawley and duckett for one shop soiled 29 year old alastair cook in a second, but being 90/1 after 13 overs is kind of fun and its happening a lot lately
If that LBW review against Pope had been against an Indian batsman I dread to think what the reaction would have been... Hit miles above the knee role quite far down the pitch and yet, somehow, just enough of it is crashing in to the top of leg stump to overturn the decision.
Ashwin withdraw mid tast for a family medical emergency. Obviously wish his family the best but does thus mean India down to 10 men? Not even a sub fielder?
Ashwin withdraw mid tast for a family medical emergency. Obviously wish his family the best but does thus mean India down to 10 men? Not even a sub fielder?
Thats a huge blow, nice work England so far with the bat, what a run rate and knock from Duckett
Disappointing that these two have strayed from the Bazball edict. England could have made 160 and been dismissed before drinks in the middle session, admittedly with a run rate they could all be proud of.
Instead, England are going to score 300+ but in 90+ overs. They might not even declare before stumps. Oh the horror.
Last edited by kerr; 02-23-2024 at 06:43 AM.
Reason: PS: great knock Root, champion player that doesn’t need Bazball garbage
If that LBW review against Pope had been against an Indian batsman I dread to think what the reaction would have been... Hit miles above the knee role quite far down the pitch and yet, somehow, just enough of it is crashing in to the top of leg stump to overturn the decision.
Pope has clearly upset the DRS gods, he got another 'questionable' one today
Disappointing that these two have strayed from the Bazball edict.
Bazball isn't about swinging the bat indiscriminately - they've stated clearly it's about letting batters choose how aggressive to be and encouraging them to play their natural game, with no repercussions for them if they get out cheaply.