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[smilley792]

I'll be even more controversial and say, wouldn't KP also show most of em how to hit a ball?

I'm not sure batting is our issue.

Not saying kp can't do it, but when he was in the side we weren't breaking batting records like we currently are(yesterday being our highest ever second innings total, and 1st odi being our highest ever total in India before the 2nd game)


Bowling we look like the u13s taking on the club pro and his mates.

[Northern monkey]

It was slightly tongue in cheek.

It possibly needs the bowling looking at
I watched Indias batting on hi highlights and it looked brutal
Some serious clean hitting
Our bowlers looked a bit lost when some of the shots are played
There's not the wide Yorkers or into the pitch slower balls and stokes was just feeding the batters like it was a net.
There's a bit of work to be done, and I'm sure the boys will learn
It was a good game to watch

[roco]

Just watched highlights

Bowling was poo seemed like we had plan bowl short then couldn't change when it wasn't working

But screw all that yuvi looked irresistible, one of the better odi innings I've seen

Looked in total control and made destroying us look effortless

[ppccopener]

agree with Smiley, Morgan hinted Broad had been bowling well at the death in the BBL.

Have to say I think he has been a bit unlucky not to play more ODI games.....it maybe we need some experience in the side. Yes...today most bowlers get tap, big bats short boundaries and all that(!)

we def do not need any more batting if we cannot get Billings in...

[Seniorplayer]

Certainly Broad should have played also keep Plukett he rarely fails with the ball  for England and unlike others in the team  gets you big runs low down in the order.

[Northern monkey]

Another thing that struck me watching the India batting was Dhonis batting
With the batting the Indians have, you can be forgiven for forgetting about Dhoni, but for the love of, he didn't half give us a masterclass on hitting a cricket ball

I only hope I can watch him bat live one day, it's one thing watching on the tv, but to see the power and timing up close, I'm sure would be something to remember.
Ha ha, I can still remember the noise of Botham connecting with a few at a charity game at Blackpool many years ago

[Seniorplayer]

agree with Smiley, Morgan hinted Broad had been bowling well at the death in the BBL.

Have to say I think he has been a bit unlucky not to play more ODI games.....it maybe we need some experience in the side. Yes...today most bowlers get tap, big bats short boundaries and all that(!)

we def do not need any more batting if we cannot get Billings in...

2nd ODI
The balance of the side was wrong You don't need willey  Woakes Plukett and Ball in the the same team if three  of these can't do the job four won't three should have played plus Billings

[roco]

Why does Willey play if he is only going to bowl with new ball

I know he takes wickets etc but we need to use him in middle overs as well

Cant have a bowler never bowling his full quota

[ppccopener]

2nd ODI
The balance of the side was wrong You don't need willey  Woakes Plukett and Ball in the the same team if three  of these can't do the job four won't three should have played plus Billings

yep agree good point. we only have to get thru 50 overs not 100

[alexhilly1492]

Why does Willey play if he is only going to bowl with new ball

I know he takes wickets etc but we need to use him in middle overs as well

Cant have a bowler never bowling his full quota

Exactly! For me willey would be better bowling ten up front he moved the ball and gets wickets early, no need to take him off while he's taking wickets and tbh he always seems economical from overs 3-10 as well

[rickjames]

Hales has broken his hand, perfect chance to get Sambo in

[WalkingWicket37]

Hales has broken his hand, perfect chance to get Sambo in

Just came to post that, but you beat me to it

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/38694820

[alexhilly1492]

Why bother announcing a replacement just play billings!

[Mr_Orange]

Vince/Duckett to be called up I imagine.

But yes, Billings HAS to play now.

[jamesisapayne]

Why Sam Billings hasn't been playing anyway I can't understand for the life of me. Such an inventive player to watch, I'd rate him right up there with Jos Buttler in the talent stakes.