Cricket: 2014 India tour of England, 9th July-7th September
Discussion
How can a trundler bowling 77/78mph have caused England so many problems? Lots of talk about this pitch being a 'green top' but with the exception of the first session on day 1 I really don't see what is so bad about it (from a batting pov). England should be disappointed with that batting performance imo. I reckon the Indians will do well now and set a challenging total for England to chase - perhaps 300-350 over 4 sessions? Which so long as the pitch doesn't start to crumble should be achievable for England.
It's been an enjoyable test so far - much better than the 1st test.
It's been an enjoyable test so far - much better than the 1st test.
Its probably his last series. His keeping has dropped two notches and that is hurting. Its a bit of changing guard. Root to keep? Id try a bit of letting Cook go back to his county for second half of summer and rebuild away from the glare. Bell can be captain for a few matches and Chef come back in the winter in form and happy.
Buttler would come in, Root could only be keeper if the bring Morgan in as captain, in which case we need the batting space as Morgan probably needs to bat six or seven
India top order haven't been that impressive so far, so this is their big moment to stick score on. Think it could be tough going this afternoon.
India top order haven't been that impressive so far, so this is their big moment to stick score on. Think it could be tough going this afternoon.
Ok I can understand with regards to hawkeye because however accurate, at the end of the day it is predictive in nature. However, they're bonkers to not allow hot spot or replays to show where a ball has struck, what it's hit & if it's carried.
Edited by zygalski on Saturday 19th July 17:46
zygalski said:
Any more decisions like the Rahane one & I should think the Indians will soon want DRS themselves...
You would think so wouldn't you. They had DRS at the last world cup (because it was an ICC event and India had no say) and I remember it saving Tendulkar in the semi final when they played Pakistan. Ended up scoring 80 or 90 when he was given out in the 20s (then overturned). So even that didn't prompt them changing their minds.
It's a bizarre position to hold.
I can cope with Cook going through a poor spell. I can cope with Prior coming to the end of his career and accept that it was considered too risky to introduce another inexperienced player.
What I struggle to cope with is that the bowlers can't work out amongst themselves to pitch it up. Seems sad that the experienced bowlers can't organize that much.
What I struggle to cope with is that the bowlers can't work out amongst themselves to pitch it up. Seems sad that the experienced bowlers can't organize that much.
Can't see England getting more than 150-180 on this pitch batting last.
Not sure why England are not picking the best 11 players their disposal. If monty is the best spinner just pick him ( what has he actually done wrong?) same with buttler or read ahead of Prior. Picking the team seems far too political at the moment with a focus on who is kissing whose a** and if he is a nice guy or not........ You need a couple of a**holes in the team at the moment who can perform.
Cook and plunkett bowling short on that deck on Thursday was criminal. What were they thinking? That to me is the nail in the coffin for Cook. if you cant get the basic / easy stuff right then you have no hope. why would plunkett even agree to it? he should have stood at the top of his mark and not run in until he got the field and strategy he wanted. All the seamers are under performing at the moment (being outbowled by SL and India in home conditions) and no spinner. Hard to win games like that.
Not sure why England are not picking the best 11 players their disposal. If monty is the best spinner just pick him ( what has he actually done wrong?) same with buttler or read ahead of Prior. Picking the team seems far too political at the moment with a focus on who is kissing whose a** and if he is a nice guy or not........ You need a couple of a**holes in the team at the moment who can perform.
Cook and plunkett bowling short on that deck on Thursday was criminal. What were they thinking? That to me is the nail in the coffin for Cook. if you cant get the basic / easy stuff right then you have no hope. why would plunkett even agree to it? he should have stood at the top of his mark and not run in until he got the field and strategy he wanted. All the seamers are under performing at the moment (being outbowled by SL and India in home conditions) and no spinner. Hard to win games like that.
bigunit00 said:
Not sure why England are not picking the best 11 players their disposal. If monty is the best spinner just pick him ( what has he actually done wrong?) same with buttler or read ahead of Prior. Picking the team seems far too political at the moment with a focus on who is kissing whose a** and if he is a nice guy or not........ You need a couple of a**holes in the team at the moment who can perform.
the great English fear of individuals in a 'team' sport - pick the best, who cares if no-one likes them, it's not like they pass him the ball or will deliberately run someone out (that being said didn't that happen to Boycs as he was going too slow?)Yeah, Botham famously ran boycs out for batting slowly.
Monty is unpick able, fight in an night club and I think he also urinated on a tramp, or something very similar.
Has had several chances with his county side and has blown up repeatedly. Plus these days he isn't the bowler he used to be, has had the yips on more than one occasion. I fear you are looking back with rosé tinted specs.
If we don't have a spinner, so be it. But lets at least pick some variety. Kumar has shown that a controlled bowler coming in a bit slower but with great discipline can be at least as effective as a spinner.
Monty is unpick able, fight in an night club and I think he also urinated on a tramp, or something very similar.
Has had several chances with his county side and has blown up repeatedly. Plus these days he isn't the bowler he used to be, has had the yips on more than one occasion. I fear you are looking back with rosé tinted specs.
If we don't have a spinner, so be it. But lets at least pick some variety. Kumar has shown that a controlled bowler coming in a bit slower but with great discipline can be at least as effective as a spinner.
Gargamel said:
If we don't have a spinner, so be it. But lets at least pick some variety. Kumar has shown that a controlled bowler coming in a bit slower but with great discipline can be at least as effective as a spinner.
I'd say Bopara would be pretty much perfect for that sort of role...Gassing Station | Sports | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff