Cricket

[Rita_Poon]

edged! didn't carry. Gutted.

 

[Ivo]

Can anyone explain to me why overton is playing for England's test side?

 

[ToffeeTim]

Can anyone explain to me why overton is playing for England's test side?

So many loose deliveries. Just not a test level bowler

 

[Ivo]

It's swinging everywhere, but we're very inaccurate with it.

 

[Charro]

Keep bowling half volleys down the leg side.

That will get you a wicket.

 

[PhilM]

It's swinging everywhere, but we're very inaccurate with it.

Our bowling attack isn't consistent, which is the problem. I'd rather a bowler uses their pace as a surprise with a focus on accuracy - getting it on target.

 

[Eggs]

Our bowling attack isn't consistent, which is the problem. I'd rather a bowler uses their pace as a surprise with a focus on accuracy - getting it on target.

….weird thing is, TV commentators suggesting it’s difficult to bat against bowling this erratic because when a good ball hits the right spot it can more easily catch the batter out.

 

[PhilM]

….weird thing is, TV commentators suggesting it’s difficult to bat against bowling this erratic because when a good ball hits the right spot it can more easily catch the batter out.

I get that, but the point is I'd rather our bowlers find the right spot through accuracy (intentional) than focusing on pace and getting it by accident.

It feels a bit of 'bowl and hope' at times, although I do appreciate the erratic nature probably does put the batter at some discomfort.

For me, some of the bowlers I faced got you comfortable with balls that you were okay to play but struggled to get runs from, and then caught you out.

Obviously, the best ones were just pretty unplayable and our attack doesn't have that, in my humble opinion.

 

[Charro]

Quite taken aback at how bad some of this bowling has been.

It’s pure village stuff at times.

 

[ToffeeTim]

This bowling attack is one of the worst I've ever seen play for England

 

[ToffeeTim]

Bowling spin with 8 minutes to go on a green wicket is baffling

 

[jaspercabbage]

This bowling attack is one of the worst I've ever seen play for England

Apart from Atkinson and Woakes, who look as though he's out for the rest of the game.

 

[Rita_Poon]

what a silly decision that is to save a run. shocker!

 

[ToffeeTim]

Tongue bowls some absolute rubbish

Actually a bit frustrating watching this bowling. Atkinson the only bowler you can set a field to

 

[Walken]

He needs an awful lot of fine tuning, but there is at least something there with Tongue