I've often wondered about Smith, what with his pronounced movement outside off, whether it would be a good move to bowl around the wicket aiming at leg stump.
I've often wondered about Smith, what with his pronounced movement outside off, whether it would be a good move to bowl around the wicket aiming at leg stump.
Lots of teams have tried that, but seem to have found his hand/eye coordination is so good he doesn't actually miss.
Bar that innings at Lords where he was effectively batting on the M25, I think England have actually bowled really well to him.
Think the Aussies will build a big lead here now. If we have to chase anything over 200 we will be done for.
This isn't the Waugh era Convicts this lot are more like a load of bullies that can win the day but are just as prone to collapse as any other team. That and with the once brilliant Clarke a shadow of a batsman their middle order is a shambles.
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Bar that innings at Lords where he was effectively batting on the M25, I think England have actually bowled really well to him.
62-2
(Famous last words I suspect!)
42 overs left (extra half hour from yesterday), so play will go on until 7pm, weather permitting.
76-3
76-4
128 not out by close of play.
He says, whilst furiously checking the refund T&C's on the back of the tickets.
Come on Oz.