He's actually gone to Australia notionally as a batsman because that is what he really wants to work on and also doesn't want to be batting at 7 because he is keeping. Unlike some of our outfielders, he can catch a ball without the gloves though (again 2nd ball on the clip)
Looking at the replay I’m baffled how on field umpire gave that not out.
Warne actually made a very good point just now - should change to on review the umpires decision is null and void. Takes away from one side benefiting from umpires call and not the other.
Root spent most of that session off the field after getting treatment for a minor injury in the warm up.
England were playing really well without him, well on top.
The last 10 overs of that session after he came back were absolutely dire. No attack, all about trying to limit runs and had zero success at that with the Aussies going almost a run a ball while he was out there.
Root spent most of that session off the field after getting treatment for a minor injury in the warm up.
England were playing really well without him, well on top.
The last 10 overs of that session after he came back were absolutely dire. No attack, all about trying to limit runs and had zero success at that with the Aussies going almost a run a ball while he was out there.
Root spent most of that session off the field after getting treatment for a minor injury in the warm up.
England were playing really well without him, well on top.
The last 10 overs of that session after he came back were absolutely dire. No attack, all about trying to limit runs and had zero success at that with the Aussies going almost a run a ball while he was out there.
I'm not the most clued up on test match cricket, but is it wise to play for the draw?
There comes a point in every losing Test match where playing for a draw becomes the only option. We will have break records to win from here and our only real option is to try to bat out four sessions… two of them under lights.
Green absolutely sold Labuschagne down the river on a single that wasn’t there, trying to get off zero. Labuschagne was out by a good 6-8 feet but Pope can’t hit the stumps with the throw.
Root spent most of that session off the field after getting treatment for a minor injury in the warm up.
England were playing really well without him, well on top.
The last 10 overs of that session after he came back were absolutely dire. No attack, all about trying to limit runs and had zero success at that with the Aussies going almost a run a ball while he was out there.
Who stood in as Captain while he was off?
Stokes
Thanks. That's interesting, because (officially at least) Buttler is vice captain on this tour
I'm not the most clued up on test match cricket, but is it wise to play for the draw?
There comes a point in every losing Test match where playing for a draw becomes the only option. We will have break records to win from here and our only real option is to try to bat out four sessions… two of them under lights.
Also I'm surprised to see how empty the grounds are over there? Remember the ashes series over here I think it was around 05? When the grounds were packed out.
Also I'm surprised to see how empty the grounds are over there? Remember the ashes series over here I think it was around 05? When the grounds were packed out.
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https://matchcentre.premier.saca.com.au/match/25-3752651/ballbyball?period=3672453&video=1160371
And it was another unreal catch from Buttler.
Just hope we can knock these over for less than 200 and give the bowlers some confidence
134-4, lead above 350.
Labuschagne 31
Head 45
England were playing really well without him, well on top.
The last 10 overs of that session after he came back were absolutely dire. No attack, all about trying to limit runs and had zero success at that with the Aussies going almost a run a ball while he was out there.
Head caught in the deep by Stokes off Robinson.
173-6.
Labuschagne 51 c Stokes b Malan
Carey 6 b Root
Declaration before or after tea?
Starc gone in the deep. Caught by Pope.
Starc 19 c Pope b Root