I actually think they're probably going with every pace bowler gets rested policy, might be to avoid injury. We've got depth, so we'll see.
If Crawley hadn't scored a decent 50, I'd have kept with him, but no choice really, comparing the two, Zak clearly has attributes Denly has yet to show for England.
Denly's time in tests might be the most 'did a job' career ever tbh
Not sure what your point is. They are both very good in England with the ball. They just happen to offer more with the bat than Wood and Anderson.
Wowsers. Really? England are making some really gutsy calls recently, for better of for worse.
As we've said they're clearly resting bowlers as a strategy, 6 Tests in quick succession, be interesting if Archer plays next match. Or perhaps with this being the first at Mancheseter, they'll go no spinner, then two for the second match, oh my head hurts, the computations. Ed Smith probably has an excel spreadsheet with it all on he seems that type...
Look at the lack of cricket and injuries he's had in the last year and I think it's understandable tbh. He's probably pretty stiff right now.
Yes maybe they should have played broad in test 1, and Anderson in 2.
Anderson's already broken down two series in a row. At this stage, if they feel resting him may prolong his career by even a few months, then they're going to do it. Still a massive call though. Huge chance for west indies to pull off another win, obviously.
But He?s being rested. It?s not about batting.
