midoshairband
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this is where we will lose this game, not because of the declaration.
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this is where we will lose this game, not because of the declaration.
thebenjamin
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Bairstow situation is already becoming a crisis. How many runs does he have to get to outweigh the cost in the field?
funkycoldmedina
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Just too many coming undercooked. That bit of sharpness is missing that could get us over the line. The India match was a great workout for the Aussies but most of ours have had Ireland or nothing in Robinson, Ali and Bairstow's case
midoshairband
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Looking comfortable for the wee-man and their other opener so far.
thebenjamin
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Zero swing or seam. Basically should have a spinner on even at this stage. It was turning miles for Lyon.
Impspur1
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Problem is they want him in the side, who drops out to get Foakes in?
thebenjamin
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Exactly, it's a major problem
But if you start adding up these missed chances, how much does it cost you over 25 days of cricket?
dvdhopeful
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Radio commentary asking for any wicket keeping experts to write in with what YJB did wrong for that most recent chance...... Wonder if Ben F is listening ....
SargeantMeatCurtains
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We really needed early wickets tonight. Of course they can still come but it’s not looking good now.
Impspur1
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Totally agree, the rise of Harry Brook has caused this. Not sure what they do, only option I can see is to drop moen and use root as the spinner.
Impspur1
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1 could easily bring three. Has that kind of feel
thebenjamin
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Does it? Looks a piece of cake batting. Zero lateral movement, no pace. the amount of batting they've got to come this looks an incredibly comfortable chase.
gushayes11
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If/when we lose this, ‘Bazball’ needs Seriously looking at. Reckless batting, shocking declaration etc. They all got wrapped up in the hype.
SargeantMeatCurtains
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Just feels slightly unlikely when the next two coming in are Marnus and Smith
thebenjamin
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basically praying for a washout tomorrow
LSUY
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Would have to bring in a bowler if Ali is dropped as Root can't bowl 30+ overs.
Trix
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Because of one game? Fact is we have been winning and winning in style playing "Bazball". I don't remember anyone questioning it when we were ripping through India, Pakistan and New Zealand.
