Not doubling down at all. He's a poor cricketer and wouldn't get the all rounder slot in most eras of English cricket. You're entitled to your opinion, however divergent it is from mine.
I just can't believe we bust a gut to get back in the game only to bat like a bunch of lovely people again.
not seen any of this coz im at work but as someone airlifted Darfield`s pitch out therefor them to bat on
It’s a difficult pitch that’s ragging but most of the wickets have been from straight balls. Play for no spin and if it spins it will likely go past the edge, and if you nick it then fair play to the bowler.
Matches Runs Batting Ave Wkts Bowling Ave A.70 4549 37.29 159 31.62 B. 79 3845 31.77 226 32.78 C. 102 5200 33.54 382 28.40 wouldn't he? ive a feeling your dislike of him is clouding your judgement. player A,B and C above.
Shameful batting again from the top order. Sending JB home and then bringing him back is a crazy decision. Class player but so far out of nick he would struggle to get a game at Shaw Lane
He should have been out 4 times already. He's a flat track slogger, once in a while it comes off. He bowls half trackers to try and bully lower order batsmen, but he is a good fielder generally. Our modern era of cricket is exceptionally poor at test level, and once Anderson and Broad retire, it will be all the poorer still. I respect your opinion you think Stokes merits a place in history as a good cricketer. Please respect that I disagree.
what a strange response, we are pushing hard for a place in the test championship. We might not be currently the best ever but individually some of our players clearly are. of course i "respect your opinion" but its exactly that, the stats prove otherwise. never mind, enjoy watching him slog.