Red_Ink_Squid
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1. Never expect anything of use from KnightNick Knight saying that if England lost two wickets quickly after lunch they would have folded but India fought back well after losing those wickets.
He's probably right but he should at least make an attempt to wave the Union Jack rather than waving the Indian fflag and taking the easy rupees.
Maybe I just expect too much from Nick Knight,
It seems we're very good straight after a food break.Fightback status: On
He averages over 50 in his last 11 Tests, 10 of which were against Aus and India (he didn't exactly massively pad his average against Ireland either in the other one). He's only just turned 26, starting to look like the plan to stick with him was a pretty astute one.I've been impressed with Crawley this series so took a look at his stats. It was my surprise that he somehow averages less in wins than his career average. I always viewed him as the guy who gets England ahead when he comes off. Caught me off guard!
Kid can play. He’s become a bit more game savvy and understands how to play out more difficult bowlera which complements some natural talent. I was a skeptic but he’s taken it up a couple gearsHe averages over 50 in his last 11 Tests, 10 of which were against Aus and India (he didn't exactly massively pad his average against Ireland either in the other one). He's only just turned 26, starting to look like the plan to stick with him was a pretty astute one.
screw his lack of experience, he’s got good skills worth developingHartley started the series well but faded. If you told me a guy with six FC games and 10 wickets would be the best spinner on a tour of India a year ago I would not have believed you.
You underestimate our power!!!!*Per the betting websites, the current over/under for Indias innings is around 535. Don’t see india needing to bat again if they get close to that
Leach, surely?Looks like Bashir may be winning the spinoff for the solo summer spinner slot
England will get bowled out for 150 midway through Day 3. Fly to Dubai the same night, two extra days of golf.Per the betting websites, the current over/under for Indias innings is around 535. Don’t see india needing to bat again if they get close to that
Don't know - seems more injury prone these days and I don't feel they've ever quite trusted him at home. I'd have said Hartley would have been first choice a couple of weeks ago, but not only has his bowling faded, his batting is just slog mode.Leach, surely?