No, of course not. I'd prefer Harmison to bowl in an area where he's not going to be constantly cut. Obviously, if Harmison proves incapable of doing that then the only sensical captaincy is to cover the areas he can bowl at.They are not bad balls. It is Harmisons natural area and it is Sehwags favourite area. Doesnt take a genius to put a 3rd man in. And for all the negativity you are giving that attack, he was the most likely to take a wicket as the shots were powerful but seldom controlled. Sehwag took him on and with some luck it paid off.
What is more likely, a glide or cut to 3rd man or a drive through mid off when Harmison bowls to Sehwag?
You may not want to set a field for that bowling but then that shows a lack of awareness to the participants in the game. You would rather set a field for where the ball is not going to go?
Interesting, cricinfo suggested it was not out
Cricinfo said:16.2 Swann to Sehwag, no run, dangerous option to pad up to an offspinner just outside off stump, that one comes back in and Sehwag doesn't offer a shot, oh that looked very close but again Daryl Harper shakes his head ... spinning too much? Hawk-eye doesn't think so
Giving it n\o wasn't a poor decision, but nor would giving it out have been. It was one of those that was fair enough either way.Interesting, cricinfo suggested it was not out
My bad, its midnight here
Heh, still bitter.
At the max. Disappointed really by the overrates so far by both sides. Except for first day, all teams have been short on that count.Another 6 or 7 overs tonight do we think?
Yeah, a 2nd tonight will make it interesting. England to get a measure of control back as well now.Finally, well bowled Swanny, need another one tonight
Absolutely plum. Terrible shot!Got him!
That is usually the length of time he batsIs it just me or Dravid always has a 9-5 job expression on his face and even when he is doing well.