What was the key to this match do we think? Was it that finally, Broad had a little bat that made him confident enough to bowl well? That was an amazing spell on Sunday morning... Or was it the pitch and conditions that actually made the difference?
Are we overlooking the contribution of Root, without whom the Jimmy and Stuey wouldn't have had anything to bowl at?
I thought that Broad bowled very well, and in England at least, if he keeps it like that then he is going to be tough to deal with over the coming summer. I think our batting is looking more brittle than it has in a long time. This may just be form, but we shall see.
Given the next match is at Headingley, should we persist with Finn or give Big Tim a shot? Has our top order batting been so bad that we might take this more prudent approach, and it being his home ground, can he take better advantage of it than Steve Finn did on his?
Finally, will Prior fail again? Has his purple patch come to an end? I sincerely hope not, but that pair was not a glorious way to start the International summer!!! WHat are your thoughts?
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