Oh, I agree. Was just trying to make sense of it myself. We might have seen something a lot different if it was a longer series, even if it was 3 tests.
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Oh, I agree. Was just trying to make sense of it myself. We might have seen something a lot different if it was a longer series, even if it was 3 tests.
Chris O'Connor
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Woakes a proper batsman at number nine always made England's position far better for me, even without hindsight - just 50 runs with four proper batsman is better than 5 wickets unless it's unbelievably bad to bat on
Woakes must still have a sore heel. Out of his 46 runs, he has run only 6. The rest = 10 x 4's.lol
In any other era he would have 80+ caps and be a superstar. Especially on the 90s early 00s. Saw some terrible bowlers/ all rounders.
I think I said a couple of weeks back that Woakes is an outstanding allrounder in England. There is a question about his performances abroad, but in England he is an absolute must. I'm surprised hes always a bit in and out for England really. A very underrated cricketer.
I think you saw some of the value of Moeen too today. Shared a partnership of 70 odd at a crucial time.
BigMick
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Delighted to see young Ollie Pope show his quality today. The experienced Bairstow and Moeen both played beautifully, but ended up showing why they both have ridiculously low averages for players of such talent.
England need a few quick wickets tomorrow morning, otherwise it could be a long day. On the other hand, I wouldn't mind India batting well and England having to show they have the patience and ability to winkle out well set batsmen, rather than Anderson etc running through them again.
England need a few quick wickets tomorrow morning, otherwise it could be a long day. On the other hand, I wouldn't mind India batting well and England having to show they have the patience and ability to winkle out well set batsmen, rather than Anderson etc running through them again.
bcblue1878
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Mark Butcher may well have had a room named after him at The Oval, but sorry he’s a boring listen as a pundit/co-commentator!
England looks to have lost the advantage of having a big first innings lead, but usually after making a great recovery the batting
eventually falls apart. Not always, but sides very rarely win after having to chase a big deficit.
eventually falls apart. Not always, but sides very rarely win after having to chase a big deficit.
BigMick
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England U19s in action against West Indies. Three Lancs players in the team, Tom Aspinwall, George Bell, and Josh Boyden.
https://live.nvplay.com/ecb/#m1af8a18b-af0b-4cf8-ad6f-2131f2a105ae
Runs for captain Jacob Bethell of Warwickshire and Rew from Somerset.
Always interesting to watch these players: some go on to have decent careers, the odd one a great career, while others just disappear.
https://live.nvplay.com/ecb/#m1af8a18b-af0b-4cf8-ad6f-2131f2a105ae
Runs for captain Jacob Bethell of Warwickshire and Rew from Somerset.
Always interesting to watch these players: some go on to have decent careers, the odd one a great career, while others just disappear.
Need a wicket very soon
Our line & length has gone out the window here with a pitch that's slowing down as the oval always does ....
Bowling since lunch has been extremely poor. They've scored easily off short and wide bowling
Overtones lacks 5-7 miles in pace - Mamood would have been a better option imo......