chris.hinton
International Captain
What a series. Both sides played their part.
I believe that it was a fair result 2-2. I know the rain saved the Aussies but i don't think we should cry about it. So I would take a draw.
My Ratings (Series)
England
Crawley 8: Perhaps proved the doubters wrong, Plus is a gun at slip
Duckett 6: Plays well and looks the part but lacks a bit of bottle.
Moeen Ali 7: Came in and did a decent job, a 50 and a few wickets but i hope that is it.
Root 7: Looked the part, Failed to cash in on occasions. I believe he get stuck in a dig in innings & playing Bazball. Was very good with the ball
Brook 8: Excellent, Will be the best player in the world with 18 months. He needs to develop better game management and that what cost him a little in this
Stokes 8: Captaincy was excellent in parts and weird in others. Excellent innings at Lords but in vain. Still the player most oppostion will fear the most and Australia did
Bairstow 6: Poor behind the stumps, 1 great catch doesn't change much. Batting was average when the pressure was on and very good when it wasn't. Seems thin skinned
Broad 8: Excellent throughout the series, Sad to see him retire. Fitting end for him really. Always gave it his all
Woakes 9: Best English Bowler in England MOTS here, Excellent and was unplayable at times. We must start every test in England with him. Overseas not so much
Wood 8: Looked really sharp in the 3rd test, Dasher with the bat. But felt he wasn't as effective in the 5th test which could suggest give him only 2 games a time
Anderson 5: Poor, Ineffective. And was just a bit of a passenger which is sad
Robinson 6: Bowled ok. But likes to open his gob. Not sure if he is the answer in India.
Tongue 6: Bowled well at Lords. But same questions for India as Robinson
Pope 7: Batted well but England didn't really miss him when he was injured but obviously vital for India
Australia
Khawaja 9: Very efficient when batting. Looked relaxed and was the most consistent player for Australia MOTS
Warner 6: Just looks like getting out every ball, But may have saved his test career for now with that batting display.
Labuschagne 7: Had good starts but found a way to get out. Was the only batting for Australia in the 4th test.
Smith 7: Not the high standard from Smith, But finished strongly. Still should bowl more
Head 7: Just a weird series for him. Looked good and going to score big 100s. But then in the next innings he was all at sea.
Marsh 7: Started brilliant, Levelled off a little but i felt he battle well in the 4th test. His bowling is a bit ropey
Carey 7: Seemed effected by the Bairstow incident, But was very tidy behind the stumps. His batting wasn't great but not bad either
Cummins 7: Was the best bowler in the opening 2 tests but seems to play 2nd fiddle to Starc, His batting is decent
Starc 8: Dropping him was a good wake up call. He was the most consistent bowler for Australia since coming back in the side. Saved his test career
Murphy 7: Developing bowler. Not quite up to a big test match level yet. Looks really good as a batsman and could be an asset in the future
Hazelwood 6: Felt he's a bit over the hill as a bowler, And i think his test career could be questioned.
Lyon 7: Excellent with the ball. Was very brave batting in the 2nd test. Missed by Australia as his control would have helped massively in certain situations
Green 6: The Aussie hope. At the moment i'm not seeing that. could change in the future. But rightly out the side
Borland 6: Looked average with the ball & a little out of his depth. Had a fine innings in the 1st test
So it was an enjoyable series. The Schedule was bad and to cram this in to give space to an awful competition such as the 100. Is a kick in the face. Never again should 6 test be played in a short space of time.
I believe that it was a fair result 2-2. I know the rain saved the Aussies but i don't think we should cry about it. So I would take a draw.
My Ratings (Series)
England
Crawley 8: Perhaps proved the doubters wrong, Plus is a gun at slip
Duckett 6: Plays well and looks the part but lacks a bit of bottle.
Moeen Ali 7: Came in and did a decent job, a 50 and a few wickets but i hope that is it.
Root 7: Looked the part, Failed to cash in on occasions. I believe he get stuck in a dig in innings & playing Bazball. Was very good with the ball
Brook 8: Excellent, Will be the best player in the world with 18 months. He needs to develop better game management and that what cost him a little in this
Stokes 8: Captaincy was excellent in parts and weird in others. Excellent innings at Lords but in vain. Still the player most oppostion will fear the most and Australia did
Bairstow 6: Poor behind the stumps, 1 great catch doesn't change much. Batting was average when the pressure was on and very good when it wasn't. Seems thin skinned
Broad 8: Excellent throughout the series, Sad to see him retire. Fitting end for him really. Always gave it his all
Woakes 9: Best English Bowler in England MOTS here, Excellent and was unplayable at times. We must start every test in England with him. Overseas not so much
Wood 8: Looked really sharp in the 3rd test, Dasher with the bat. But felt he wasn't as effective in the 5th test which could suggest give him only 2 games a time
Anderson 5: Poor, Ineffective. And was just a bit of a passenger which is sad
Robinson 6: Bowled ok. But likes to open his gob. Not sure if he is the answer in India.
Tongue 6: Bowled well at Lords. But same questions for India as Robinson
Pope 7: Batted well but England didn't really miss him when he was injured but obviously vital for India
Australia
Khawaja 9: Very efficient when batting. Looked relaxed and was the most consistent player for Australia MOTS
Warner 6: Just looks like getting out every ball, But may have saved his test career for now with that batting display.
Labuschagne 7: Had good starts but found a way to get out. Was the only batting for Australia in the 4th test.
Smith 7: Not the high standard from Smith, But finished strongly. Still should bowl more
Head 7: Just a weird series for him. Looked good and going to score big 100s. But then in the next innings he was all at sea.
Marsh 7: Started brilliant, Levelled off a little but i felt he battle well in the 4th test. His bowling is a bit ropey
Carey 7: Seemed effected by the Bairstow incident, But was very tidy behind the stumps. His batting wasn't great but not bad either
Cummins 7: Was the best bowler in the opening 2 tests but seems to play 2nd fiddle to Starc, His batting is decent
Starc 8: Dropping him was a good wake up call. He was the most consistent bowler for Australia since coming back in the side. Saved his test career
Murphy 7: Developing bowler. Not quite up to a big test match level yet. Looks really good as a batsman and could be an asset in the future
Hazelwood 6: Felt he's a bit over the hill as a bowler, And i think his test career could be questioned.
Lyon 7: Excellent with the ball. Was very brave batting in the 2nd test. Missed by Australia as his control would have helped massively in certain situations
Green 6: The Aussie hope. At the moment i'm not seeing that. could change in the future. But rightly out the side
Borland 6: Looked average with the ball & a little out of his depth. Had a fine innings in the 1st test
So it was an enjoyable series. The Schedule was bad and to cram this in to give space to an awful competition such as the 100. Is a kick in the face. Never again should 6 test be played in a short space of time.
