Not bowling 1st on that green pitch seemed a strange decision to say the least.When looking back at this test it’ll be the toss that cost us
When looking back at this test it’ll be the toss that cost us
I've mentioned throughout this thread that the Aussies stated they would have battered first if they had won the toss with one commentator/ex-cricketer stating it was a good toss to lose. In hindsight, batting first is being proven to have been the wrong choice and one which could prove costly. I am more concerned though that the selectors thought it was a good choice to leave out Anderson and Broad when they aren't injured.Not bowling 1st on that green pitch seemed a strange decision to say the least.
What was the thinking behind it? Not wanting to bat last? Aussies still might not need to bat last.
Can only win by taking 20 wickets, how did we expect to do that, and win, by not bowling a weakened attack in the optimum conditions? It's not like we have a world class spinner who will clean them out last day.
Maybe we wanted to bat 3rd, which seems like it would be the best conditions overall, and have the best chance of tiring their bowlers out ahead of the next test (at the expected cost of the first test).
Toss has been the deciding factor without a doubt. You would think people are smart enough to look at the weather forecast and green tingeI've mentioned throughout this thread that the Aussies stated they would have battered first if they had won the toss with one commentator/ex-cricketer stating it was a good toss to lose. In hindsight, batting first is being proven to have been the wrong choice and one which could prove costly. I am more concerned though that the selectors thought it was a good choice to leave out Anderson and Broad when they aren't injured.
When are the highlights on iPlayer?
Want a bit longer than 10 mins, they’re on now, think it’s around 7pm they come on,not sure, but good highlights on the bt app, which dont require a logon to view
They are on I player now, just watched them.Want a bit longer than 10 mins, they’re on now, think it’s around 7pm they come on,
Think I’m off to bedEvery time I’ve watched live, England have either lost wickets or been hit around the park.
I might have to turn off for them to stand a chance.
Not sure what Malan was trying to achieve there.
I’m waiting for the new ballThink I’m off to bed
I’m waiting for the new ball
You’re a maniacI’m waiting for the new ball