Yeah I had a feeling this would be the case re: English conditions, though I think he'll be more effective on a grassier surface.
He should step down after this test. Let the King take back his throne
IIRC the ban was for 12 months after he came back. I guess it depends on if/when they move on from Paine.
Might help but he's got so, so little movement this test. Least of any bowler.
I don't think the media in either country would accept it. One of their toilet-grade newspapers carried the headline that he should have been banned for life two days a go, even though an armless man can count the reasons on his fingers.
Itd be hilariously incompetent from CA, because I was of the opinion the only real punishment he should receive was never being allowed to captain again.
Interesting point, and probably why an attack that looks great on paper isn't quite as effective as what it should be (though they also play on a higher proportion of flatter decks than the rest of the world).
Wait really, I didnt know the captaincy ban was a thing
yeah England do seem an awful lot smarter.
Not like I haven't noticed. As I said he used to have a beautiful outswinger (and complementary movement back) years ago, but he can't even angle the seam anymore. If it was grassy though just landing it on the seam would be fine, it's how all the county trundlers do it.
That sounds about right. Particularly considering how insular our cricket setup is.
At this stage, probably. Everyone is visibly ****ed.
their eventual plan for adelaide was to bowl straight
I think the awful pitches that have been served up in Australia for years now actually contribute to this, because just bowling that length at pace all day is the best strategy, but I think there's an awful arrogance in our current cricketing culture that says we don't need to research and plan.
Ball too. Always is up for an ashes battle Broad.
