The Ashes 2013
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Agar is really an all rounder. Tremendous knock for 98. Getting that far nobody would have begrudged him getting a ton.
We need to get 500 now. No excuses for our batters.
We need to get 500 now. No excuses for our batters.
I would never had played Root as an opener and Trott flatters to deceive. As I say no excuses if we don't get 500. Need a big partnership now.
Whoever said 3-1 to England in the series may possibly have the 1st test right I always think Root was going to be a risk opening the batting. The sad thing is that he'd do a great job at 6. He was susceptible to the new ball (2nd) against New Zealand on a few occasions when he was well set. I know he opens for Yorkshire, but test cricket is a completely different kettle of fish.
With two openers scoring at 1 an over the bowlers can afford to get aggressive. Cook is going to be watchful, so imo we need a slightly more positive opener to compliment him. I don't think we have many batsmen like that at the moment, unless you take Carberry from Hants?
With two openers scoring at 1 an over the bowlers can afford to get aggressive. Cook is going to be watchful, so imo we need a slightly more positive opener to compliment him. I don't think we have many batsmen like that at the moment, unless you take Carberry from Hants?
On a different note, 3rd umpire's had a shocker today.
Firstly gives Agar not out stumped when on about 5 (and Aus still 90 odd behind)....looked out to me, but I can understand some doubt.
Then overturns Trott's LBW, even though the ball looks to deviate just before hitting the pad with no side on angle.
Two big moments in this test?
Firstly gives Agar not out stumped when on about 5 (and Aus still 90 odd behind)....looked out to me, but I can understand some doubt.
Then overturns Trott's LBW, even though the ball looks to deviate just before hitting the pad with no side on angle.
Two big moments in this test?
Lillywhite said:
No problem with Root as an opener for me, averaging 42.40 in his test career, he'll do fine. Trott gets far too much criticism for me, solid consistent performer.
Ian Bell is the issue i'm seeing right now, if he doesn't post a big score in this innings his place is surely in question. I'd like to see someone like Hildreth or James Taylor in his place, maybe even let Compton have a bit in the middle order.