Eng NZ test 3

[DanBoro4499]

Anybody think Crawleys place is under threat? He's been absolutely woeful this series.

Nasser made a good point on sky though, you can't just tell a batter to go out and play shots then drop him when he tries, but where do you draw the line.

Any names in mind for who could/would replace him?

 

[Alan_Breck]

NZ, as world champions, have snatched defeat from the jaws of victory in all three tests. However they're not the aggressive, win at any cost, cheating Aussies and it's nice to see a fairly friendly atmosphere on the square that isn't present like with other snarling angry antipodeans.

#UTB

 

[RoaryTheLion]

Anybody think Crawleys place is under threat? He's been absolutely woeful this series.

Nasser made a good point on sky though, you can't just tell a batter to go out and play shots then drop him when he tries, but where do you draw the line.

Any names in mind for who could/would replace him?

Assume Burns will be the next taxi off the rank for another go. Compton making runs in the CCC but he isn’t a player that fits into the ethos of ‘BazBall’.

 

[Marvanelli]

Well today could've started slightly better!

 

[NZBoro1]

Think it would be fitting if bairstow scores the winning runs tbh.

 

[Marvanelli]

He's certainly looking like a man on a mission

 

[Chris_Boro]

Bairstow is doing Root over here

 

[Marvanelli]

Well there's his 50 off just 30 deliveries.

 

[Chris_Boro]

5.4 RR, relentless.

 

[Steer]

Bairstow's is one of England's most criticized players over the years. But wow, hasn't he answered any critics in these last two games.

Amazing then to think that my own player of the series would be someone else - Mitchell, who has lost every game!

 

[Marvanelli]

It's got to be between him and Mitchell for player of the series.

Probably edge Bairstow for his heroics in the 2nd innings in the 2nd test match.

 

[RoaryTheLion]

Mitchell has played brilliantly but Bairstow has taken the game away from the opposition twice. Banker MOTS.

 

[Marvanelli]

It's got to be between him and Mitchell for player of the series.

Probably edge Bairstow for his heroics in the 2nd innings in the 2nd test match.

I'm probably doing an injustice to Root as well for not mentioning him.

He's been excellent again with the bat, but you just seem to expect that from him...he's that good.

 

[Otto42]

Kiwis will be glad to see the back of Bairstow. Am at Edgbaston on Friday (v India) will be interesting to see if England's new approach works as well then.

 

[Chris_Boro]

Bairstow man of the series.

 

[Jedi boro]

Awesome

Bring on India

 

[Chris_Boro]

First time any team has chased more than 250+ in three consecutive games.

 

[Colin Warnek]

But who is most worthy of the song - Jonny Bairstow or Nicky Bailey.

 

[WindyNook]

England fans should complain
They didn't get their monies worth even though it was free
Only 15.2 overs!

 

[Chris_Boro]

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