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[csnew]

Coming back on!
Good to see hales matching his bat stickers with his ugly tattoos

[rickjames]

Kill me now

[WalkingWicket37]

Ffs Alex! 

[csnew]

Everyone expected that shot from hales! It's not t20 cricket!
What a poor shot

[SOULMAN1012]

What a idiot. I know your an aggressive player, but your first test after a long rain delay, not a great idea against the No 1 bowler in the world tring to drive on the up.
Well over to you Jo Root again

[smilley792]

Was its great shot? No, definately one that needs to be left in the locker.


But.

Debut
Vs no1 bowler
After long rain delay after already getting a start.

It can happen, huge amount of pressure. Let's hope he learns for innings number 2

[Aussie In England]

Why exactly was Compton axed? Solid technique and good powers of concentration. Usually makes a good Test player. He's also born in South Africa which is usually ideal for you Poms 😂😂😂

[Andythomo21]

Everyone expected that shot from hales! It's not t20 cricket!
What a poor shot

That's just the way he plays I'm afraid.  He's not my choice for test opener but once selected I think you've just got to let him play his own game.  If/when he comes off, great, everyone will say what a breath of fresh air.  When he doesn't, people are bound to comment on his technique and aggressive style.

Have to admit, that was a poor shot choice though!

[ppccopener]

Hi guys im abroad on holiday..theres no tms commentary any more if tour outside the uk? Is that right..
What do we pay a licence fee for !!

[iand123]

Why exactly was Compton axed? Solid technique and good powers of concentration. Usually makes a good Test player. He's also born in South Africa which is usually ideal for you Poms 😂😂😂

They seemed to think he scored too slowly from memory and with him and Cook being plodders they quickly got rid of him after a poor series against NZ at home (if i remember correctly). It was harsh but seemed to set the trend for treatment of opening partners.

Even more worryingly, i just agreed with everything you said 

[mdg20]

Hi guys im abroad on holiday..theres no tms commentary any more if tour outside the uk? Is that right..
What do we pay a licence fee for !!

There is, I imagine because you are abroad you cant listen to the coverage.

[iand123]

Hi guys im abroad on holiday..theres no tms commentary any more if tour outside the uk? Is that right..
What do we pay a licence fee for !!

Appears to be a rights issue http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/peteroborne/100276258/has-the-bbc-lost-the-plot-why-cant-expats-listen-to-tms/ although more likely cuts to funding for the BBC means they have had to scale back where possible

[tom line]

Just caught a sight at the top of comptons bat handle and it appears he might be using MH already

[procricket]

Why exactly was Compton axed? Solid technique and good powers of concentration. Usually makes a good Test player. He's also born in South Africa which is usually ideal for you Poms 😂😂😂

Anymore out there would take them all.

Would also like as many Aussie to

Oh and now Williamson is at it that too

[Aussie In England]

Anymore out there would take them all.

Would also like as many Aussie to

Oh and now Williamson is at it that too

Lad called Kevin Pietersen isn't all that shabby...