King Kane
International Regular
Pope just surviving to fight another day, at least he had the guts to go in late in the day rather than send in a nightwatchman.
Where does he normally bat?
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***Official*** England vs Sri Lanka 21st August-10th September 2024
- Thread starter LangleyburyCCPlayer
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grecian
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Hmm, he's not in the top 10 middle-order bats in the country IMHO, they like him a lot so they've giving him a chance as opener. Cricket isn'tr fair, but sometimes you've just got to take any opportunity, unfortunately Lawrence hasn't, 13 Test matches. Yeah he's been giving less of a chance than many (crawley, Pope) but he's been giving more of a chance than dozens of other potential England players.
King Kane
International Regular
At least Duckett looks the goods as an opener.
I don't think he was originally an opener, the first I saw of him he was batting for the Brisbane Heat in the middle order, I thought he was a T20 merc.
I was surprised to see him opening for England in test cricket but he has teken to it like a duck to water.
I don't think he was originally an opener, the first I saw of him he was batting for the Brisbane Heat in the middle order, I thought he was a T20 merc.
I was surprised to see him opening for England in test cricket but he has teken to it like a duck to water.
LangleyburyCCPlayer
First Class Debutant
Nice pun there! Went to India and Bangladesh back in 2016, struggled, had a few disciplinary issues, but clearly, like Crawley, fits what Baz and Stokes want. It’s a tough gig, he’s doing well
LangleyburyCCPlayer
First Class Debutant
I get that there isn’t anyone new really bashing down the door to be considered for the opener role, but what were they expecting this series from Lawrence? Think they’ve set him up to fail
King Kane
International Regular
Most batsmen don't really want to open, it's a tough gig but if that is your only option to bat in the team you just have to make the most of it.
Like Duckett and Crawley have, Lawrence would probably prefer to bat at no.3 or no.4 but he isn't going to bat there with Pope and Root there.
Silver Silva
International Regular
Dan Lawrence looks a lot like a footballer ..
Owen Hargreaves
LangleyburyCCPlayer
First Class Debutant
After 2/21 today, Woakes needs to get 54 (or 26*) in order for his batting average to sneak past his bowling average (both a shade under 28). Whether or not he gets there, I’d fancy him to further lower his bowling average in Sri Lanka’s second innings
LangleyburyCCPlayer
First Class Debutant
Obviously England have simply played much better, regardless of the conditions, but how differently would this game have panned out if Sri Lanka had chosen to bat when the pitch was looking immaculate? Not looking a 196 all out pitch, but there’s more there for the bowlers now
Hungry Llama
U19 Debutant
Great day for the england crowd to risk sunburn for, even if there were only 76.3 overs. Woakes did a very good impress of Jimmy when bowling and on another day, easily could have had a 5fer. But maybe after that Gus ton, hes gonna have to bat lower
The usual bazball barrage after theyd taken 7 wkts bowling pretty full, at least gave the Slankan fans something to cheer for. I think England made the wrong call not replacing Crawley with Cox, but perhaps Lawrence will come good at the oval.
The usual bazball barrage after theyd taken 7 wkts bowling pretty full, at least gave the Slankan fans something to cheer for. I think England made the wrong call not replacing Crawley with Cox, but perhaps Lawrence will come good at the oval.
MW1304
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An insult to the great man. Lawrence isn't half the top order bat. One of the most ungainly looking techniques I can remember seeing for opening the batting, just not even close to an opener.
Lawrence either comes good or that should be it for him in an England shirt and time to move on and give others a chance.
FBU
International Debutant
Pope not very good at reviews 0/5. Worst one was Root suggesting it was out and the ball not near the bat.
govinda indian fan
State Vice-Captain
Will pope get hundred today
Howe_zat
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Kinda hard for Pope to succeed in the eyes of critics today since the 3rd innings after a big lead is pretty much universally recognised as the easiest time to bat, but it'd be nice for him to show off why he's in the team. We also aren't exactly in a position to pick and choose which hundreds from our top three count for more
flibbertyjibber
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I'd love Pope to do well today. We need him scoring seeing as we know he will be playing in Pakistan and New Zealand. Guess today we bat 2 sessions then declare after tea and a few overs of fun at 10 an over.
flibbertyjibber
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What a bonkers catch.
govinda indian fan
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Duckett out