ZeroTheHero
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That's the Ashes gone. A shame after Stokes' heroics last time out, but the truth is that Smith is the difference between the two teams.
That's the logical approach. The question is whether the rest of the batsmen have the technique and temperament to actually do that. Some have neither! And Root and Burns (two of the better player at playing sensibly) are already sat back in the pavilion.Call me crazy but for some reason I think we can do it... Just one day to bat out... just leave everything wide or on length... smother those forward defensive shots...
Call me crazy but for some reason I think we can do it... Just one day to bat out... just leave everything wide or on length... smother those forward defensive shots...
We've got two batsmen in who are playing for the Ashes and their careers. It goes against all rational thinking, but I think they may just come good! Not Ben Stokes good, but battling through till lunch at least and seeing where we go from there!
Hmm, I’d also say that, at this time, the Aussie bowling attack is a lot better than ours. Losing Anderson at the start of the series was quite momentous. Overton wouldn’t get anywhere near the Australian team. Whatever happens today Curran surely has to come in for the last game doesn’t he?Smith literally is the difference between the teams
that 'll be a no then .... Stokes gone for 1 ..... oh dearRoy ... after looking half decent this morning, gone for 31 ... Stokes in next .... another Stokes game winning innings too much to hope for ? C'mon England
Sounds a piece of cake when you put it like that... ?lunch .... the chase is less than 300 now (296) ... just two more sessions to bat through for the draw
Will feel more like 3 sessions with the potential for such a late finish. Denly is batting well but not sure I have the same confidence in Bairstow/Buttler to knuckle down. Get through to tea no more than 5 down and we may just hang on.lunch .... the chase is less than 300 now (296) ... just two more sessions to bat through for the draw
Simpler still...…………..just knock off the runs.Will feel more like 3 sessions with the potential for such a late finish. Denly is batting well but not sure I have the same confidence in Bairstow/Buttler to knuckle down. Get through to tea no more than 5 down and we may just hang on.
We have a fantastic opportunity to go 2-1 up in the series here ???Simpler still...…………..just knock off the runs.