Quite a few ifs and buts there, most already mentioned but what an unusual pitch. I walked away from the ground thinking (for all the talk of missed chances), there were the fewest opportunities ive ever seen over 5 days. No chance of any run outs, few balls beating the bat, barely any edges to slip. Somehow it was a wonderful game despite all that.
That said, i see the plan but I was gutted when we declared with Root seeing it like a beachball. Never give a sucker an even break is my motto, and if he is Australian, then you stand on his throat. Finally, without looking for excuses as we lost fair and square, we need a cracking medical team as there ain't a lot of bowling choices. I'd have had Wood in for Edgbaston and the Oval, Robinson for the pitches that swing such as OT, Heading (and places like Trent Bridge). Then again, hindsight makes everything clear. Can't wait, sadly not a ticket available anywhere without paying 000s.
That said, i see the plan but I was gutted when we declared with Root seeing it like a beachball. Never give a sucker an even break is my motto, and if he is Australian, then you stand on his throat. Finally, without looking for excuses as we lost fair and square, we need a cracking medical team as there ain't a lot of bowling choices. I'd have had Wood in for Edgbaston and the Oval, Robinson for the pitches that swing such as OT, Heading (and places like Trent Bridge). Then again, hindsight makes everything clear. Can't wait, sadly not a ticket available anywhere without paying 000s.