Unless his confidence is totally shot to pieces and he doesn't know if he can even hit the cut bit when he's running in, I think Finn is a bit unlucky to be left out - home ground, good record, fastest bowler etc. And I bet the Aussie batsmen are pleased he's not playing and would still rather face Bresnan than Finn - if nothing much is happening, Finn can still crank up a 90mph-er whereas the danger is that Bresnan can just come on a bit too nicely and doesn't bowl enough 'out' balls. I also think the 'adds depth to the batting' argument is a little overblown, personally - can't remember wheh he last got 'good' test runs. Apart from all that, I'm a fan(!)
As for the batting more broadly, I'm pretty sure I saw Nick Compton heading down to his local Oddbins to stock up on more big fat Cuban cigars to get through while he awaits the 2nd innings.
can't remember wheh he last got 'good' test runs. Apart from all that, I'm a fan(!)
It's true that he's not a heavy run scorer - but he does have a habit of hanging around for an hour or two, and if that helps the batsman at the other end score runs then you have to factor that into the equation.
I'm watching without sound at work. Just saw the replay and his heel looked on the line?! What is the rule with no balls?
The whole of the front foot must be over the line when the foot lands.
No, that's not right. Some part of the front foot must land behind the line for it to be a fair ball. So on or beyond the line is a no ball. However, as long as part of the foot lands behind the line, it's a fair ball even if the foot subsequently slides over the line.
It get's even more complicated in that if the bowler's heel never hits the ground, then it's a good ball if part of the foot is behind the line when the front of the foot makes contact with the ground. So even if it's in the air, if any part of the foot is behind the line when the foot first makes contact with the ground then the ball is good.
It get's even more complicated in that if the bowler's heel never hits the ground, then it's a good ball if part of the foot is behind the line when the front of the foot makes contact with the ground. So even if it's in the air, if any part of the foot is behind the line when the foot first makes contact with the ground then the ball is good.
Fair do's, hadn't thought of that. I bow to your superior knowledge. :-)
It get's even more complicated in that if the bowler's heel never hits the ground, then it's a good ball if part of the foot is behind the line when the front of the foot makes contact with the ground. So even if it's in the air, if any part of the foot is behind the line when the foot first makes contact with the ground then the ball is good.
Fair do's, hadn't thought of that. I bow to your superior knowledge. :-)
...anyway: The Aussies didn't get the wicket ! ;-)
Bell proving people like me wrong who've been saying he lacks mental strength. Still yet to make his hundred and he might get out immediatly after but he's led this side with the bat a couple of times this series.
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Out of interest, does anyone want any money ? As the little i do have i appear to be flushing down the toilet at the moment :-(
better tell the twins they are not going to Uni.
As for the batting more broadly, I'm pretty sure I saw Nick Compton heading down to his local Oddbins to stock up on more big fat Cuban cigars to get through while he awaits the 2nd innings.
Cook 12
Root 6
Pietersen 2
Trott 58
3 wickets for Harris.
Shame Siddle !! *hee hee*
It's true that he's not a heavy run scorer - but he does have a habit of hanging around for an hour or two, and if that helps the batsman at the other end score runs then you have to factor that into the equation.
Some part of the front foot must land behind the line for it to be a fair ball.
So on or beyond the line is a no ball.
However, as long as part of the foot lands behind the line, it's a fair ball even if the foot subsequently slides over the line.
;-)