Root averages over 40 as a number 3
But in the current scenario he may as well open. The ideal is that the openers see out at least the first 10-15 overs and see the ball wear a bit and then Root can do his thing. I mean, Smith bats at 4 for Aus so why the pressure to move Root up?
Because we have no one else - the openers for a long time now have failed to make a sustained partnership - you can’t start putting bowlers in there as a fill in. We tried with Ali it was a disaster. There’s no confidence in Denly either.
It’s different with Australia normally as Warner is a 45 average cricketer.
Root averages over 40 as a number 3
Ollie Pope called up to cover team mate at Surrey Jason’s Roy do the selectors only receive free entry to the Oval? Amazing most of the batsmen that are called up bat on the road at the Oval
Interesting that a middle order batsman was called up. Does that mean Denly will open and Roy bat further down?
And there it is!Need that! 1 more before close will do
Certainly rescued a poor day, was puzzled why we didn’t bat but 1 or 2 more might justify that decision. Woakes awful today but Aussies very jammy in parts.
179 it’s a fantastic day!If you put the opposition in and get them out for under 200 it’s a good day.
Bad day for England so far
It got better
Far too new to test cricket to compare him to the greats, but shows real promise he can be a force in the gameWhat's everyone's take on Archer? Not a massive cricket fan, but he seems more than good.
How does he rank amongst the greats going by his recent form?
Yup, and Anderson can't have that much longer in him and Broad is about 33 isn't he?Agreed, a long way off Anderson and Broady who are true legends of our bowling attack but extremely excited that we have someone of his quality coming through as the lack of replacements for those two was looking limited!
Archer - He's not just quick - he's a very controlled and quick thinking bowler.
Put them in and bowl them out for under 200 a good day.
Now some of the batsmen have to stand up.
Agreed, a long way off Anderson and Broady who are true legends of our bowling attack but extremely excited that we have someone of his quality coming through as the lack of replacements for those two was looking limited!
Well yes without Smith it’s a level playing field. Roy will be gone in the first half hour
His move to three hasn't helped. Especially when you've got an opener who won't last more than an hour.
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