06-30-2023, 10:48 AM
This is where the criticism of the new approach is completely valid. There is absolutely nothing wrong with trying to capitalise on a flat pitch and playing aggressively, but there will be times when the opposition get on top (now) and it's more than OK to stick it our for an hour or two and only score 30-40 runs. Instead we've barely scored a run but gifted the Aussies four wickets playing ridiculous shots to balls we didn't need to. Anything other than accepting that this isn't good enough against the best test playing nation on the planet from the management and I would question whether they are fit for purpose, unless they enjoy losing.
Even worse when you consider they're missing a bowler - the perfect opportunity to put a few overs in the legs of Starc, Hazlewood and Cummins. It's brainless cricket from England, but at least we'll be able to claim the moral victory again eh?
Even worse when you consider they're missing a bowler - the perfect opportunity to put a few overs in the legs of Starc, Hazlewood and Cummins. It's brainless cricket from England, but at least we'll be able to claim the moral victory again eh?