In comparison sky commentary and in particular Shane Warne was quite complimentary about denly’s bowling and said he was looking dangerous but naturally bowled a few loose ones since he’s a part time spinner
In comparison sky commentary and in particular Shane Warner was quite complimentary about denly’s bowling and said he was looking dangerous but naturally bowled a few loose ones since he’s a part time spinner
And there is no greater compliment for a leg spinner than that!
He's was only bowling because Ali was bowling puff.
Yet the BBC were saying it was ridiculous that Denly was bowling instead of Ali to Wade.
From what you have seen over this test and knowing India's inability to chase about 180 odd last year at Edgbaston in 4th innings.
Can England score 180 to 280 to win or draw depending on time and weather.
I await the predictions from the various experts on here !
Yes, England could chase anything up to 280, or beyond. Although it would be a huge surprise - and massive achievement - if they were to win with a target at the high end of that range.
The reasons are that the pitch is looking pretty flat for the seamers, the last three sessions have only seen two wickets per session and that we have have some effective players of spin who would be able to bat in an aggressive, clear-headed way if set a target.
My prediction: if we start day five no wickets down, we win.
(But I am not claiming to be an expert - I will leave that to others).
I have to say watching Anderson bat, I'm not expecting him to bowl.
Where ever you read or heard Jimmy was bowling flat out was fake news because I heard on the radio someone say gingerly before he came into bat. This could yet be one of the worst calls when Anderson and the fitness coaches gave the green light. I'm convinced they score 150 in their 1st innings if a fit Anderson or 4th seamer was available when they were 8 down for 120 odd.
NB it wasn't fake news because Sky showed him charging in full pace, which I saw. He broke down again subsequently.
If you saw it with your own eyes then I accept that 100%. Unfortunately the analyst on the radio must've seen the following ball when Jimmy was half paced.
"When Steve Smith gets to 140, he'll have got more Test runs in the past 16 months than Moeen Ali - which is impressive as this is his fourth day of Test cricket in that period."
Ali is bowling dog shite. On a wicket that is turning, he really should have put their batsmen under much more pressure than he has. Would like him dropped for the next test.
And a fit Anderson to get them out for 150. If it had been a new injury then that's fair enough but how the fucx did the experience of Anderson not feel a twinge in warm up ?
Anyone know why Woakes didn't bowl this morning ?
Smith has only got out in this match when it's benefits the Aussies. They feel they have enough already.
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He's was only bowling because Ali was bowling puff.
Yet the BBC were saying it was ridiculous that Denly was bowling instead of Ali to Wade.
The reasons are that the pitch is looking pretty flat for the seamers, the last three sessions have only seen two wickets per session and that we have have some effective players of spin who would be able to bat in an aggressive, clear-headed way if set a target.
My prediction: if we start day five no wickets down, we win.
(But I am not claiming to be an expert - I will leave that to others).
Will likely head back to Foxgrove after that.
@PaddyP17 you playing?
Unfortunately the analyst on the radio must've seen the following ball when Jimmy was half paced.
Credit where it's due Smith kept them in the match and now baring rain he is winning them the match.
If it had been a new injury then that's fair enough but how the fucx did the experience of Anderson not feel a twinge in warm up ?
Anyone know why Woakes didn't bowl this morning ?
Smith has only got out in this match when it's benefits the Aussies. They feel they have enough already.
This will come down to whether England can bat 3/4 sessions on a turning wicket against a class spinner in Lyons and save the game.
I don't think we can.
We might just about manage three quarters of a session...