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[Seniorplayer]

It isn't a case of whether Root isn't suited to T20 it's a case of does he really need to play it. There is nothing wrong with his average in T20 at all but lets keep him for ODI's and Test matches so he doesn't burn out. I would rather have ABD than Root in ODI's and T20's.

Root s natural batting style is more suited to tests he's the perfect test match player.

[Manormanic]

8 off the last over v India's best bowler. On a wicket were scoring was difficult.
Don't think either of us is wrong, but I would have definitely personally taken a risk earlier against the "lesser" bowlers.. especially as they had plenty of wickets in hand and bat deep.

8 off the last over with a set batsman and a gun player known to be a quick starter?  I think I would take that whoever the bowler was (and lets not pretend that Bumrah is Lasith Malinga or Mitchell Johnson sticking toe crushers in at 90mph plus). 

But I also agree that we're expressing different equally plausible opinions!

[wasted_talent]

8 off the last over with a set batsman and a gun player known to be a quick starter?  I think I would take that whoever the bowler was (and lets not pretend that Bumrah is Lasith Malinga or Mitchell Johnson sticking toe crushers in at 90mph plus). 

But I also agree that we're expressing different equally plausible opinions!

Yup, I agree with what u saying too
Great discussion

quite often, there isn't a wrong answer I find.

[csnew]

Johnson wasn't the greatest death bowler as far as I could recall. Often missed his yorkers

[Calzehbhoy]

Englands mistake was letting it get to the last over in my opinion.

But with a set batsman and Jos the other end it still shouldn't have been an issue.

[Seniorplayer]

Englands mistake was letting it get to the last over in my opinion.

But with a set batsman and Jos the other end it still shouldn't have been an issue.

Yes your right but that's now the modern  England way bat second know the  score  needed and pace your scoring accordingly.

[rickjames]

One more time...

[edge]

Umpire Shamshuddin says he's 'not feeling 100%' and will not stand today...

[Seniorplayer]

Good to see Plukett in the side unlike some he rarely fails in an England shirt

[Seniorplayer]

Excellent first over from Mills
Ho Virat what were you thinking of.

[edge]

Bosh Chris Jordan! Love Kohli trying to blame the non-striker, never one there in a million years.

[rickjames]

Chris Jordan is a legend.

[csnew]

and that should be the game right there! unless root mucks this one up 

[ppccopener]

Umpire Shamshuddin says he's 'not feeling 100%' and will not stand today...

yes heavy rumours Plunkett 'had a word' before play.

honestly, you would not mess with that dude.

anyone old enough(yes you senior) to remember Peter Willey....Plunks is the modern day equivalent. 

[rickjames]

Ah, and the poor fielding is on show