Couldn't believe Pradeep bowled five great balls and then put it bang in the slot for Plunkett who was going to swing and heave whatever the ball anyway
Couldn't believe Pradeep bowled five great balls and then put it bang in the slot for Plunkett who was going to swing and heave whatever the ball anyway
That's pressure - it's a bit like taking a penalty or a putt to win The Open. In practice they can put it on a 50 pence piece but, in match situations, other they don't execute it correctly or a muddled mind causes them not to think straight.
Just look at Ronaldo with his penalty this week or his last 36 non scoring free kicks in major International competitions. Or, slightly more relevant, Stokes who put it in the slot four or five times for Brathwaite instead of delivering wide yorkers.
2 or 3 key elements to this game, one was where Maharoof wasn't no-balled by (Aussie) third umpire for Willey out ball, when everyone else thought it was a no-ball. The next was the wide by Maharoof I think in the penultimate over, and then the three off the penultimate ball when SL were starting to celebrate thinking it had only gone for 1, which allowed the Tie to come into play.
Jimmy is a doubt for the 1st Test with a shoulder injury
That would solve the selection issue of who to drop when Stokes returns to the team, but could potentially have Woakes or Mooen batting at Number 9 which would be extraordinary!
yes just got back from Edgbaston and a great game, great ground, great beer. Also went to Trent Bridge so 2 great games in a week. Looking forward to the Oval game but not the ground (crap facilities when full)
yes just got back from Edgbaston and a great game, great ground, great beer. Also went to Trent Bridge so 2 great games in a week. Looking forward to the Oval game but not the ground (crap facilities when full)
Tell you what, its fantastic if you can blag your way to the top tier of the OCS, as i've done on a couple of occassions.
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What a finish!!!
Just look at Ronaldo with his penalty this week or his last 36 non scoring free kicks in major International competitions. Or, slightly more relevant, Stokes who put it in the slot four or five times for Brathwaite instead of delivering wide yorkers.
I wish him well in his recovery.
I take it England have won the overall points contest
Jimmy is a doubt for the 1st Test with a shoulder injury
That would solve the selection issue of who to drop when Stokes returns to the team, but could potentially have Woakes or Mooen batting at Number 9 which would be extraordinary!