Can't believe Jonny Bairstow is batting so low

[Groundking]

Now for Root to bat 3

This, Drop Vince, everybody up a slot, Foakes in at no.7, Overton out when Stokes gets back, with Stokes batting no.6 and Moeen 7/8 (depending on how Foakes does with the bat).

 

[Burgey]

What if, what if Stokes doesn’t make it back......

 

[GIMH]

I don't think I've ever seen anyone make the 'Batting higher means a batsman will score more runs' argument before. Atleast not for Test cricket, it's a somewhat valid argument in ODIs and T20s.

Its a valid argument in tests if your tail ain’t scoring

 

[Burgey]

It’s also a valid argument if the bloke is better than two fellas batting above him.

 

[GIMH]

It’s also a valid argument if the bloke is better than two fellas batting above him.

Ha, no argument.

I guess it’s a balancing act with wanting him to rest between innings and maximising him. Should have been at six all series in Stokes absence though

 

[Red]

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I’ve got literally no idea what this means and why you quoted me...

 

[andruid]

Malan century. now what?

 

[potugaadu]

I’ve got literally no idea what this means and why you quoted me...

England v West Indies, 3rd Test, Edgbaston, 4th day: Denesh Ramdin regrets attack on Viv Richards | Cricket | ESPN Cricinfo

 

[Groundking]

Malan century. now what?

Vince is on the chopping board IMO, would not be surprised to see him gone if we lose this test, with 2 free hits to whoever comes in, then a reassessment when Stokes become available again.

 

[Burgey]

What if Stokes is never available again?

 

[S.Kennedy]

What if Stokes is never available again?

He could qualify as a Kiwi.

 

[Woodster]

He could qualify as a Kiwi.

Or if he’s found guilty, as an Aussie.

 

[TNT]

Or if he’s found guilty, as an Aussie.

Probably get a game with us after MMarsh retires.