That might well be true, but it's also difficult to see it not deteriorating to some degree on days 4 & 5.
IDK, even if they didn't today, I'm sure they would have on a green deck like we saw vs. India in England last year, or on the one when India last toured NZ.
The crime are rattled.Clarke's response to the "what would you have done?" question. Looked like he was about to cry.
I think it might be more of a situational change - maybe they're thinking that their batting has been fragile, and they think they can roll England with 4 bowlers given England haven't set the world on fire with the willow themselves. A decision you might make when you need a win.
Yeah, I'd have Nevill in at 6 with the all-rounder at 7. Either would be a good option, Faulkner if you need the extra bowler, Maxwell if it'll turn/you need a batsman more than a bowler.
Game might struggle to get to three days.
Yeah I don't mind that thinking. I think I spat out my cup of tea when someone suggested those two players for a premier role in the team instead of just being the "All rounder". But yeah I think either one of them could play a role in the team taking wickets and being a nuisance to dismiss. If I had to pick between the two then I would go Faulkner on most occassions outside of the sub continent/Windies. I think higher of his batting than I do Maxwell's even though Maxwell is the batsman out of the two of them.
You forgot the part where he said WSC was the best cricket ever played, in his opinion
are you happy, you monster
