Johnners
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Don't know what you're on about, it's am47ing 8|
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***Official*** Pakistan and England in UAE
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Arachnodouche
International Captain
Yeah it's pretty rank admittedly. Very interesting to see how Cowan, Warner, Khawaja/Marsh (?) shape up over the next year.
flibbertyjibber
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These players got us to number 1, they lost us this match, they should get themselves back into it. If they can. Only change I might make is Monty in for Tremlett who looked pretty ordinary here if they think they need 2 spinners.
fredfertang
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Presumably the fact that this match is being played in Dubai means it doesn't actually count as a proper Test match? 
KungFu_Kallis
International 12th Man
If getting a pulse in your tide means getting magical clairvoyance of the distant future then yes of course your signs are vital
flibbertyjibber
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You are a TROLL, I claim my £5.
Prince EWS
Global Moderator
Watto will replace either Cowan or Marsh tbh.
silentstriker
The Wheel is Forever
So then you'd be at -1 reviews then
vic_orthdox
Global Moderator
RE: Bell being such a good player of spin, I disagree.
His answer, especially early on in his or the bowler's innings, is to head down the wicket and try to bomb him straight back over his head. He plays the shot well, then guys go back and he's happy to pick them off for singles, almost one day style and pounce on anything shorter. Was especially good at it in Australia, when he was taking down Doherty and Beer.
But when he's not confident enough to be doing that, he gets stuck on the crease much more, and has to rely on his little paddle sweep. There's too much premeditation in his game to get away with it against the top class spinners.
EDIT: not saying he's bad, just wouldn't be building him up as much as others have been here.
His answer, especially early on in his or the bowler's innings, is to head down the wicket and try to bomb him straight back over his head. He plays the shot well, then guys go back and he's happy to pick them off for singles, almost one day style and pounce on anything shorter. Was especially good at it in Australia, when he was taking down Doherty and Beer.
But when he's not confident enough to be doing that, he gets stuck on the crease much more, and has to rely on his little paddle sweep. There's too much premeditation in his game to get away with it against the top class spinners.
EDIT: not saying he's bad, just wouldn't be building him up as much as others have been here.
heathrf1974
School Boy/Girl Cricketer
Just saw the Strauss dismissal, it came off the hip. Why give it out when there was no hot spot? I'm confused. Who is the video review umpire?
Arachnodouche
International Captain
Nothing shamanic about it; if all the Aussie bowlers are fit and it comes to a bowling crapshoot between the two sides, Australia win. Simple.
Spark
Global Moderator
Absolutely agreed. The point about premeditation is spot on IMO.
flibbertyjibber
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A convict, hence it was given.Just saw the Strauss dismissal, it came off the hip. Why give it out when there was no hot spot? I'm confused. Who is the video review umpire?
Na, Davis is just crap anyway, gave Ajmal out earlier in the day for no reason too.
Jayzamann
International Regular
Looked pretty good in real timeSo then you'd be at -1 reviews then