I had to stop watchign as I had a party to go to. I've heard a few complaints about new ball shenanigans. Can someone explain what went on?
Oh, I thought they change it up depending on where they're broadcasting to.
That would make sense, but I guess not.Oh, I thought they change it up depending on where they're broadcasting to.
At about 65 overs the Aussies moaned about the ball to the umpires, who replaced it with one 'about the same age'. First ball bowled with the new one hooped around corners, vs the old one that hadn't moved at all. Two wickets fell in four overs when progress had been serene until then. Sky showed some analysis - original ball averaged 0.4° of swing, replacement 2.9°
Moeen cant bat anymore. Is his bowling good enough to justify his place?
Moeen cant bat anymore. Is his bowling good enough to justify his place?
Who cares? I'd rather have someone full of confidence than the guy who is evidently soiling himself every time he picks up a bat. I like Mo and when he's on form he's a joy to watch, but he's bringing nothing to the team at the moment
Lyon will be a handful on days 4/5 on this wicket.
But let's be honest, Australia will collapse for 120. Zero confidence in our batting lineup outside of Smith.
I think they said Anderson will bat if needed, since our collapse guess he might be needed
Yeah I'm sure they were hoping burns, stokes, bairstow, Ali and woakes would give us such a lead that anderson could sit out, but obviously that didn't pan out, now we need every run we can get.Studio chaps just said "we have heard that Anderson will bat in some capacity".