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*Official* Second Test at Lord's - Aug 12-16 2021

Flem274*

Flem274*

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what the **** happened here?

i knew shami was good for the sporadic slog but didn't think bumrah would ever be 30* against a real attack.
 
P

Pothas

Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
BoyBrumby said:
No way England are going for it.

Williamson dangled a bit of a carrot in the first test this summer (273 at less than 4rpo) and we never once looked like anything other than survival was on our minds.
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I suppose if they lost 3 early wickets (fairly likely) then maybe attack becomes the best option. Probably just wishful thinking though.
 
Bahnz

Bahnz

Hall of Fame Member
hendrix said:
No it's a slight on India's batting. How did they not get to even 400 after the start they had?
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The same reason why NZ didn't get to 400 after being 250/3 on a couple of occasions. England's bowling is pretty good (today excepted), and even if you get a good start, a night's rest will bring them right back into the contest.
 
GIMH

GIMH

Norwood's on Fire
Light probably won’t hold late so I can’t see us getting close.

Probably is worth India declaring
 
A

Arachnodouche

International Captain
Not even halfway through the series. No point declaring. They'll get out trying to swing anyway; don't expect tailenders to reorient themselves after a break.
 
Flem274*

Flem274*

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Uppercut said:
I don't have any objection to it but I think it's usually the wrong strategy. People love the idea of "softening people up" but it's just as likely to make them more determined and focused. Everyone who isn't Pat Cummins needs to realise that they are not Pat Cummins.

Bowling to tail-enders is always a bit of a lottery, but when you bowl it on the stumps you give yourself more tickets.
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hmm it's about knowing what your best ball is and what kind of tailender you're bowling to. bouncers to tailenders with a good eye can be a lottery but length often goes the distance too. the most important thing to do is stick to your plan and hold your nerve, don't get frustrated or try to cover all bases.

im becoming a big fan of the fly slip to heave happy tailenders, but that's probably the wtc final talking to me. there's something to be said for the cliche of treating them like bad normal batsmen too, since it should keep them nice and crease bound.
 
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