***Official*** 2nd Test at Adelaide

[fredfertang]

That vacant look on Vince's face is not filling me with confidence

 

[Adders]

Actually agree with Chappelli, Root should man up and bat at 3. Been thinking that for a while now. Ponting and Willamson styles...lead from the front.

I wish Clarke was on the comm box when he was saying that rubbish. Your captain and best bat bats where the **** he likes and feels most productive.

 

[Starfighter]

Five down by the end of the night.

 

[Spark]

Why play that shot, my god

 

[vic_orthdox]

That period of time that the captain gets to relax - must be huge for their sanity and clearing their head.

Also highlights how awesome those guys who can/did do it are.

 

[social]

Get Cummins on to Root

 

[Zinzan]

I wish Clarke was on the comm box when he was saying that rubbish. Your captain and best bat bats where the **** he likes and feels most productive.

Nah, it's what's best for the team. Root would probably achieve a better average and more runs batting at number 5, but that doesn't mean it's the best thing for his side. Unless you have a strong well established no.3, it sends a great message to get out there and face the music at first drop if you're the best bat and the skipper.

 

[harsh.ag]

Chappelli couldn't even convince his brother of his nonsense, but continues to piss on the airwaves.

 

[Cow]

Does Root watch videos of his previous dismissals?

I

 

[Gnske]

That vacant look on Vince's face is not filling me with confidence

He's rid himself of negative energy and chakras, this is a good thing.

 

[Starfighter]

Nah, it's what's best for the team. Root would probably achieve a better average and more runs batting at number 5, but that doesn't mean it's the best thing for his side. Unless you have a strong well established no.3, it sends a great message to get out there and face the music at first drop if you're the best bat and the skipper.

I'd say it he'd send a better message by scoring more runs, even if he's batting one place lower.

 

[Zinzan]

^ Edit: Especially in the current English side which is stacked with middle/lower order strength.

 

[CarlsbergXpress]

Does Root watch videos of his previous dismissals?

Was my first thought also.

 

[CarlsbergXpress]

And again?!

 

[Starfighter]

Hey Joe, what you doing with that bat in your hand?

 

[Zinzan]

Sounds like Kiwi umps Chris Gaffaney's not having his greatest match :/

 

[Adders]

Nah, it's what's best for the team. Root would probably achieve a better average and more runs batting at number 5, but that doesn't mean it's the best thing for his side. Unless you have a strong well established no.3, it sends a great message to get out there and face the music at first drop if you're the best bat and the skipper.

If he's scoring more runs at a better ave how is that not the best thing for the team?

Look it's a common view but I just don't buy into at all. I defended Clarke throughout his career so I;m not going to not back Root over his chosen position. If it was good enough for Lara, Sachin and Border to name a few then I don;t see what the issue is.

 

[Gnske]

Sounds like Kiwi umps Chris Gaffaney's not having his greatest match :/

Tbf Dar hasn't been at his best either.

 

[Spark]

If he's scoring more runs at a better ave how is that not the best thing for the team?

Look it's a common view but I just don't buy into at all. I defended Clarke throughout his career so I;m not going to not back Root over his chosen position. If it was good enough for Lara, Sachin and Border to name a few then I don;t see what the issue is.

It's nonsense mostly pushed by those who value armchair psychology way too highly

 

[CarlsbergXpress]

Hey Joe, what you doing with that bat in your hand?

Remember, don’t let ‘em under your skin. Then you will win and bring that urn back.

Or something like that?