- May 18, 2006
- 35,430
- 55,271
We're starting to look like we've got the beginnings of a team developing here. Having said that, it still wouldn't surprise me if we were all out for under 400
The England cricket team, I would say they were cricket's version of 'spursy' but that's New Zealand.
I think you're right, especially since, when Burns is fit, we will actually have competition for the opening slots. I admit I don't see Denly as a #3 though, and certainly not long term.
Great credit to the guys sticking around yesterday - attritional though it was, we needed it - but 148-4 still puts pressure on the middle order. Had one of these two failed, it would have been dodgy. Small margins I guess, but credit where it's due; Stokes and Pope have been brilliant both yesterday and especially this morning.