So we'd all have been happy if Root wouldn't have made a score then? He's copped for a few decent balls this series, so think he's been a touch unlucky. He's probably the one bat we have who could be considered world class. So in my opinion (and at a time most are bemoaning our lack of talent in that department) maybe we should be grateful to have him and stop downgrading what was a very good knock. Just a thought.
I'm not saying that I'd have preferred to not see him get runs, I think my opinion is based on frustration more than anything.
We all know how good he is and that he could become one of the all time England greats, but to become a great you need to make contributions and to churn out match/series winning performances. At the moment he isn't doing that and his scores have come in dead rubber games.
I know could be argued that Cook has made some of his big scores in similar situations but that Ashes series away in 2010/11 will live on in my memory as something special and the reason why he's a great of the game.
I also take your comment about the pitches and balls he's copped this tour so I do have some sympathy. Going forward into the Ashes he really needs to make an impact early on, not to silence me but rather for the sake of the team and to regain the little urn.
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