Dr Gloom 21302 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Great fight back from England. Haddin dropping Root on 0 cost the Aussis big time. Yeah I agree that there isn't really any clear replacement for Bell but he looks horribly out of nick. Probably right though, he won't be dropped because for one thing it will may start the whole KP debate again. Looking forward to day 2. England have a chance to make an important 50 to 100 runs in the morning. Aussies need to skittle them quickly and get batting. Need to get over 400. I've a feeling the Aussies won't gift away their wickets so cheaply on a slow pitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonotl 2828 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Need to get over 400. I've a feeling the Aussies won't gift away their wickets so cheaply on a slow pitch Yeah. I'd agree you probably need 400, but you never know. In a sense, England have enough now to make a game of it if they bowl well. Batting last may be a problem too, with the variable bounce going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 34094 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Johnny Bairstow or Eoin Morgan are probably next in line. If we lose the next couple Piers Morgan will be leading the calls for a KP recall again. Good recovery in the end. We may as well start Root at number 3 as he more or less been playing in that position, given the lack of runs at the top of the order recently. Root average over 70 batting at 5. He's suffered from being moved about before. Leave well alone imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21302 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 I like him at 5 too but you can argue he's been more or less playing at 3 for the last year. I've lost count at the number of times he's come in at 30/3 or something to face a fairly new ball. Good gritty knock from Balance yesterday given his lack of form but he looks like he has some technical problems. I'm not sure if he's an answer long term in that batting position. The hunt for a convincing opening batter to partner cook goes on as well. It wouldn't surprise me if Lyth doesn't last the series. root, stokes butler and moheen at 5, 6, 7 and 8 is exciting. We've been relying on them for way too many runs recently though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21302 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 The biggest positive for me is our attacking batters have been playing without fear this sunmer. Good that the coaching staff are telling them to go out and express themselves. No point in players like Buttler going out to grind out an innings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonotl 2828 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 I don't think there's necessarily anything wrong with Ballance's technique. I think he's a very effective grafter. For mine, he is England's best batsmen, behind Root. Doesn't have the class that Root has, but he's effective enough. In saying that though, I think Ballance is in for a lot more short stuff from Johnson as the series continues. Although, Steve Waugh used to get bounced all day because he looked shithouse against short pitched bowling. Didn't stop him averaging over 50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 If Lyth doesn't cut it then Hales deserves a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 6822 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Surely Bairstow is worth a shout in place of Bell. He's been on fire recently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonotl 2828 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 For some reason the Sherminator is undroppable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 42648 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Nice to see Johnson getting twatted about the place a bit. Hopefully this can set the tone for the series rather than everyone being terrified of him like last time. He hasn't bowled a single maiden in this innings and has gone for 101 and counting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21302 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 (edited) they've prepared this cardiff pitch to be even flatter than usual with that in mind i think. crush his confidence early doors as he's the kind of player that will take a poor performance with him into the next game. i hope this pitch doesn't set the tone for the series though. it'll make for another dull home series. Edited July 9, 2015 by Dr Gloom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21302 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 there goes broad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 34094 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 they've prepared this cardiff pitch to be even flatter than usual with that in mind i think. crush his confidence early doors as he's the kind of player that will take a poor performance with him into the next game. i hope this pitch doesn't set the tone for the series though. it'll make for another dull home series. It's about the money and trying to make it last 5 days for the ECB rather than anything else I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21302 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 It's about the money and trying to make it last 5 days for the ECB rather than anything else I reckon. a chief executive's pitch. aye, could well be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonotl 2828 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 England doing well here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 34094 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Moeen Ali picking up a couple of wickets against two of the best players of spin there are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 42648 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 I love watching Botham having to do old people product adverts on telly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 42648 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Is Warner having a laugh with that fucking tache? It's not even November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21302 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Johnson too, the fucking Aussie red necks England's day, for sure. Whip them out tomorrow by the afternoon for under 350 and I fancy our chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonotl 2828 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Yep. England on top now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21302 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 All depends on whether the Aussie tail wags. There is some firepower in their lower order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonotl 2828 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Yeah definitely Gloomy. England are in front but one good partnership from Australia and its even again. It's been a good game of cricket so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21302 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Despite the pudding of a pitch. I can see more of these slow pitches being prepared. Doesn't make for the most entertaining cricket but it largely nullifies starc and Johnson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonotl 2828 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Yeah. It's a bit of a dud. Low variable bounce, taking a lot of spin on Day 1. It's like an undusty version of a sub-continent pitch that probably won't deteriorate properly because its in 20 degree Wales, and not 45 degree Delhi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 42648 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Good start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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