Dayvo
just passin' through
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He didn't get a single, let alone the trotts.
Ex-England spinner Graeme Swann on Test Match Special
"West Indies have looked to blunt the England attack rather than take it to them. The dismissal of Marlon Samuels was a fine bit of bowling from Broad, as was the catch from Jordan to get rid of Brathwaite, but other than that it's been dull as dishwater."
Both openers gone already again FFS
The England selectors' idea of an opener is still somebody who will stick around for 30 overs irrespective of the scoring rate. The game around the world has moved on.Let's just hope that 'opens' the door for a new captain and at least one new opener.
Not sure if Trott's an opener: I think he's better placed at no. 3, although Balance has cemented his place there for the time being.
Unlike Australia, we don't have depth and consistency, nor being able to score 'quick' runs: four an over is the absolute minimum they should be going for (conditions allowing, of course).
Time for (most of) the over 30s to pack their bags...!
350 should be enough to defend, or four sessions to bowl them out whilst keeping them interested in a run-chase, otherwise they'll just shut up shop.
Yes, but Cook was never going to take risks over a declaration and a series winning team should be able to win this game. One down already.Bloody hell! I hope Cock sends his tax declarations off quicker than he declares an innings! FFS