I really don't think Ian Ward in the studio is correct that the reason Duckett wasn't given out "stumped" was because Rizwan had taken the ball in front of the stumps after he hit it - it is "run out" because he was attempting a run. For example, had Rizwan hit whipped the bails off in the same way but Duckett had just lifted his back foot instead of running, that would have been "stumped". Equally, if Rizwan had come down the track and the ball brushed his pad on the way through, he would still be out "stumped" even if the wicket keeper took the ball in front of the stumps.
Impressive restraint that nobody outright called on Malan to be dropped after that run-out. Would be looking a little foolish now. Yeah, selfish, but scored at a higher strike-rate than Brook
Impressive restraint that nobody outright called on Malan to be dropped after that run-out. Would be looking a little foolish now. Yeah, selfish, but scored at a higher strike-rate than Brook
4 innings though - the not out, Salt's wicket and dropped twice
dropped catches lose you matches .. of course if England win this, the drops will play a big part .. now Babar adds to his misery .. O U T for 4 .. good to see Malan really come to the party
If the pitches are like this in the World Cup, then it will be a batters paradise, as this is a road which suits players like Hales.
Trouble is that they aren't guaranteed to be the same and we will need to adapt. Last week a stronger Australian team (including Starc, Cummins, Hazlewood, Zampa and Maxwell) played the Windies in a two match series in Queensland. The pitches were two paced:
Every single member of England's 15 man T20 World Cup squad plays for a Test hosting county. And yet nine of the 15 wouldn't be playing in Division 1 of the County Championship if the recommendations of the review came into effect next season. Equally, seven of the squad switched to join one of those Test hosting counties.
So, if the attraction isn't playing Division 1 red ball as a means to get into the Test side, it must be to play and be paid top dollar to play white ball. Add the extra bunce for playing in the Hundred and there is no reason to move the other way. Which is extremely bad news for the likes of Sussex, Essex, Kent, Worcestershire, Somerset, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Northants and Gloucestershire.
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4 innings though - the not out, Salt's wicket and dropped twice
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West Indies 145-9 (20)
Australia 146-7 (19.5)
Australia 178-7 (20)
West Indies 147-8 (20)
what a crap info graphic
So, if the attraction isn't playing Division 1 red ball as a means to get into the Test side, it must be to play and be paid top dollar to play white ball. Add the extra bunce for playing in the Hundred and there is no reason to move the other way. Which is extremely bad news for the likes of Sussex, Essex, Kent, Worcestershire, Somerset, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Northants and Gloucestershire.
But that is what the ECB want isn't it?