And Stokes makes it three out LBW sweeping. We can't moan about bad luck if we carry on doing what all the other batsmen are doing unsuccessfully - sweeping on the final session of the 4th day on a deck that is deteriorating. It's not unlucky to keep missing straight balls.
And Stokes makes it three out LBW sweeping. We can't moan about bad luck if we carry on doing what all the other batsmen are doing unsuccessfully - sweeping on the final session of the 4th day on a deck that is deteriorating. It's not unlucky to keep missing straight balls.
50-6
The problem is that the sweep is one of the main ways English batsmen can try and dominate a spinner. Rehan tried an alternative approach, and holed out.
And Stokes makes it three out LBW sweeping. We can't moan about bad luck if we carry on doing what all the other batsmen are doing unsuccessfully - sweeping on the final session of the 4th day on a deck that is deteriorating. It's not unlucky to keep missing straight balls.
50-6
Or unlucky if you plant one straight down the ground and into the hands of long on as Rehan has just done
And Stokes makes it three out LBW sweeping. We can't moan about bad luck if we carry on doing what all the other batsmen are doing unsuccessfully - sweeping on the final session of the 4th day on a deck that is deteriorating. It's not unlucky to keep missing straight balls.
50-6
The problem is that the sweep is one of the main ways English batsmen can try and dominate a spinner. Rehan tried an alternative approach, and holed out.
It is but it is a risk/reward shot. The sweep is fine if the wicket is a road but even more risky if there is irregular bounce and turn. Rehan's equally wrong shot selection in pumping it down the ground straight to long on doesn't make that any better.
Let's put this another way - India today scored 234-2 off 47 overs at almost 5 an over. We're 50-7. The wicket hasn't changed. It's just that the Indian batsmen have been smarter.
Foakes battled but cuts one into the gloves of Jurel off Jadeja. Shame because he and Hartley were batting sensibly but with intent. No sweeps and hit very little in the air.
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50-6
I said this after Joe Root 's dismissal in the 1st innings and now there is no flesh left.
Or unlucky if you plant one straight down the ground and into the hands of long on as Rehan has just done
50-7
It is but it is a risk/reward shot. The sweep is fine if the wicket is a road but even more risky if there is irregular bounce and turn. Rehan's equally wrong shot selection in pumping it down the ground straight to long on doesn't make that any better.
Let's put this another way - India today scored 234-2 off 47 overs at almost 5 an over. We're 50-7. The wicket hasn't changed. It's just that the Indian batsmen have been smarter.
This is day 5 & we are just 35 mins away from holding out for a draw 🤥
82-8
91-9
Only another 400 odd to go.
Keep the faith
Bazball Out !!
India's biggest ever win in terms of runs - 434 of them