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The mighty Tim Murtagh, I'm sure there are a few Middlesex fans on here who have seen him do similar over the years in County Cricket.
You could excuse Roy, it’s the other six! Will we make it to lunch?!??To be fair (most of you probably saw or have seen the stat) expecting Roy to open, considering he hasn't opened in the first innings of a first class match since 2013, it's a bit much to expect him to walk out there and turn it on ... No?
I really wouldn't put money on it right now, every ball (near enough) looks like it could be a batsmans down fall at the moment.You could excuse Roy, it’s the other six! Will we make it to lunch?!??
You could if you'd been watching any English test cricket team over the past few yearsYou couldn’t make this up...
Watching this England team in 38 degree heat with no shade. I couldn’t think of much worse mate.Going tomorrow, will I get to see much?
A couple of things really:
1. Different mindset. In the one day game bowlers are looking to contain the batsmen, whereas in the test game they are continually probing weaknesses, with an attacking field, and not worrying about losing a few runs.
2. Better, more technical players - bowlers like Jimmy Anderson are at the top of their game, but rarely play one day cricket as it does not suit their game, where they like to attack the batsmen and not contain him as in (1). If there is a weakness in technique they will find it, and exploit it to the full.
More aggressive fields at the start of innings, so edges usually don’t go unpunished, and red balls swing all over the place. It takes a completely different temperament.
Watching this England team in 38 degree heat with no shade. I couldn’t think of much worse mate.