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***Official*** 2nd Test at the Adelaide Oval

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FaaipDeOiad said:
That's an absolutely idiotic shot from Martyn. I've been a big fan of his, but you can't play shots like that in that sort of situation so often. Watson will come in for Martyn next test, if Clarke makes any runs today.

Interesting that there's been so little criticism of England for their incredibly defensive tactics, after the Warne around the wicket saga. Fielders in run saving positions all over, even to the new batsmen, and Flintoff and Hoggard both bowling well wide of off-stump to Ponting. Martyn had two fielders basically saving a boundary on the cut shot from the moment he came to the crease. Fairly sensible tactics on this sort of pitch mind, especially given that Australia seem intent on fairly quick scoring, but extremely defensive for a team with 550 on the board, a couple of wickets and a newish ball.

Anyway, Australia are in pretty deep strife now. One more wicket for England before lunch and they're in the box seat to bowl Australia out cheaply.
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Used to love watching Martyn bat but, with the exception of a 100 in SA, he has not played a meaningful test innings for 18 months and should not have been selected for this series IMO

Unfortunately, the signs have been there for some time - even in the Champions Trophy, where he scored runs, he played any no.of "get out" shots but was fortunate enough to get away with them.

He simply does not seem to have the mental application to knuckle down and graft out a big innings.

With limited exceptions, Eng have been terribly defensive all match - look at Freddie's strike-rate when batting as evidence.

However, going back to last year, they did the same thing and were successful - deny boundaries and the Oz batsmen get themselves out
 
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