This is actually pretty much exactly what I thought he was, but I didn't want to push it too much. Except I thought it might be the other way round: working class or lower middle class background, and then some later-life social mixing with the Quality at University. What's his occupational background?
Disagree, classic Mr Burns strategy to send in a left hander.
Basically, they are not swing bowlers and the natural length is way shorter than you need it to be to get swing. It works in Australia coz you are always keeping the batsman on the leash and they will snick one ultimately. Over here, you are not gonna need that many runs and they also know India's weaknesses, so the wickets will do something all along. Its upto us to pick the right bowling attack and balance for the conditions and we have not managed to do that.
He looks the weirdest but surely he's in a perfect position? Hasn't committed to the front foot, head right over the ball etc
There’s been like 17,000 posts from Indian supporters wanting Jadeja to bat higher, including some wanting him at three. Now he’s batting five and people are saying it’s an indictment. Fmd.
Before properly cracking cricket he worked as a bartender, at a petrol station and an aircraft cleaner, according to The Independent.
Disagree about shielding or w/e - I think it is good to shake things up. Won't necessarily work but it is better than just doing nothing and awaiting the inevitable.
Those posts were stupid. Batting above Pant was certainly due though.
Tactical promotion but I would argue Jaddu is the most natural #5 in this side right now. You can pick a SKY or a Prithivi to bat 6 along with Pant 7 and Ashwin 8, and then pick the 3 best fast bowlers for the conditions. But we cant do the simple things when Virat is the captain, can we?
I'm starting to think Shaw is necessary. Defensive batting is just not the way to go here - unless someone at the other end is scoring quickly.
You gotta remember he is gonna bat how Shardul did at Nottingham. Everyone seems a better option when they are not playing.
Yeah, shielded is a bit unfair but it's not a good look for your vice-captain batsman of 80 Tests, however you dress it. All I can say at this stage is it must feel good to have the unlimited faith of your captain and coach. Just ask Ashwin.
Yes I'm aware he has no technique against the moving ball but maybe he'll get himself in somehow and manage to score runs. Hanging the bat out waiting for an edge just doesn't get the batsmen "in", in England and so they're just waiting to snick off.You gotta remember he is gonna bat how Shardul did at Nottingham. Everyone seems a better option when they are not playing.
