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[Bats_Entertainment]

Stoneman had the luxury of a run at home and did nothing, I think Burns would fare better (naturally). Was a decent ball.

Have seen Wimbledon courts less greener than this.

I wasn't suggesting Stoneman was unfairly treated. Rather, I'm not that optimistic about Burns cutting it at Test level.

[csnew]

Definitely a BBL shot from Denly. Poked at a couple wide ones in the first over too and now nicks off to a wide one

[rickjames]

That is absolutely appalling from Denly

[Kulli]

Leach's recent record is every bit as good as Moeen's though, and his ability to bowl a controlling spell is far better. Can't help but suspect that Moeen is still getting in the side because of his batting.

Joe Denly is a lucky lucky boy with that lbw review!

for sure, but his bowling is still a threat, and while his batting is very frustrating, he still scores a fair number. Especially considering some of our batsmen aren't exactly gobbling up bowling attacks.

[SD]

I like this type of surface for test match cricket where it will probably be at its best for batting on day 2.  The captain winning the toss will know that it will offer assistance to the bowlers first up, but if the batsman dig in then they will have the chance to score runs as conditions get better for batting

[Kulli]

Bring back Jennings!

[edge]

if the batsman dig in

I'm intrigued by this part, can you explain more about this unconventional idea?

[SD]

I'm intrigued by this part, can you explain more about this unconventional idea?

Given the variation in bounce and carry on this pitch ao far would probably be putting the cut shot back in the bag for a start.  Ditto that lazy waft that Burns seems committed to playing.

I don't believe that the current state of English batting had anything to do with the increase in limited overs cricket - things were far far worse in the 90s when T20 was limited to under 15s and below at club level - but simply a lack of quality top order players currently available to England

[Mister Le Chiffre]

for sure, but his bowling is still a threat, and while his batting is very frustrating, he still scores a fair number. Especially considering some of our batsmen aren't exactly gobbling up bowling attacks.

Moeen averages 22 with the bat outside of England, which is dreadful. He shouldn't be in the side

[goodarmcindy]

That Denly dismissal was absolutely abysmal. Burns got a good ball, but Denly... oh dear.

[rickjames]

Sigh, can't stop that ball

[ppccopener]

No excusing a shocking shot from Denly and burns was got out

But how do you play one Root got? This pitch looks uneven and clearly is!!

[goodarmcindy]

That's absolutely shot up off a good length. Not sure how you play it.

Buttler up the order. Good luck, Jos.

[csnew]

Root should've been out first ball but what a ball that was.

surely this pitch is only going to get worse now! 150 could be a good score

[rickjames]

Do we think this pitch is unfit for purpose? I mean, Jesus Christ.