England in Dubai vs Pakistan...Cricket.
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DJRC said:
And that ladies and gentlemen is why we did not go with 2 spinners and the longer batting lineup. 
Which at this point looks like genius, but (if we get to) the fourth innings when England need regular wickets on a pitch taking spin... All Ifs and Salman's at this moment. Agree though, a 50 from Morgan here will be priceless...(which is the kiss of death, infact he is probably already walking back to the pavillion as I am typing this)
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Gargamel said:
DJRC said:
And that ladies and gentlemen is why we did not go with 2 spinners and the longer batting lineup.
Which at this point looks like genius, but (if we get to) the fourth innings when England need regular wickets on a pitch taking spin... All Ifs and Salman's at this moment. Agree though, a 50 from Morgan here will be priceless...(which is the kiss of death, infact he is probably already walking back to the pavillion as I am typing this)
England dont need to take regular 4th innings wickets either, they only need to do that if they are trying to force victory and England dont need to try and force victory for this series. Right now, you dont even think about what you *might* need on a 5th day wicket, you concentrate on the first 3 days and then trust the attack you have to do the job anyway. England need to regroup, the bowling unit to understand they need to work hard to contain Pakistan to around 200. Thats all they want to be thinking of.
You keep doing this Garg, wanting England to change things and attacking all the time, applying ODI and T20 thinking to Tests. It doesnt work. Settled and secure wins Test series, reckless changing and attacking might win a match, but also loses them and always looses the series.
Its a good rebuilding job. If England can post 180, then you have a halfway competitive score. Anderson can block and Guns can swing the bat, so if Prior and Swann can add another 20, then there is some licence to counter attack in the tail. If England can make a stretch target of 200 then Pakistan are going to pished off. This track isnt doing *that* much and if you take a big stride and swing the bat style then you may well frustrate the classy spinner who is trying to get you out properly. You will be got, but with a spot of luck not before you have put 15 on the board. Fifteen each from Guns and Jimmy at the tail of this innings after Swann and Prior have finished will be invaluable.
These are not attacking pitches, they are hang in for 3.5 days and then see where the match lies. These are patience pitches, hang in, apply pressure and see who has the better "closers" to either see day 5 out or apply extra pressure and watch a side give you the match. Blatent aggression and forceful attacking isnt the way for this series.
These are not attacking pitches, they are hang in for 3.5 days and then see where the match lies. These are patience pitches, hang in, apply pressure and see who has the better "closers" to either see day 5 out or apply extra pressure and watch a side give you the match. Blatent aggression and forceful attacking isnt the way for this series.
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