Not going to name him because I don't want accusations that I jinxed him but there is a bat out there who looks every much a Test opener. Really hope he gets a big one here because that will represent one of the comebacks of all time and hopefully give him the confidence of knowing that he does belong on this stage.
Not going to name him because I don't want accusations that I jinxed him but there is a bat out there who looks every much a Test opener. Really hope he gets a big one here because that will represent one of the comebacks of all time and hopefully give him the confidence of knowing that he does belong on this stage.
Not going to name him because I don't want accusations that I jinxed him but there is a bat out there who looks every much a Test opener. Really hope he gets a big one here because that will represent one of the comebacks of all time and hopefully give him the confidence of knowing that he does belong on this stage.
I've read between the lines and i'm with you... Arise Sir Keaton Jennings!
I mean that would be quite the comeback, one of the worst English openers ive ever seen in English conditions. And this is coming from some one who once opened the batting for a season with an average of 2.
That's a rarity these days - a 50 opening partnership for England!
The first time they've opened together too. One thing that will help Burns is having someone at the other end who isn't just going to bat time. I'm not saying that Hameed won't get stuck on occasions but Burns will not every innings feel scoreboard pressure in the way he no doubt did partnering Sibley.
Not going to name him because I don't want accusations that I jinxed him but there is a bat out there who looks every much a Test opener. Really hope he gets a big one here because that will represent one of the comebacks of all time and hopefully give him the confidence of knowing that he does belong on this stage.
Looks a mile better than Sibley. Can defend but he's scored runs Sibley wouldn't have done too.
Hameed looked like a "proper opener", when he previously played for England (not last week). His rapid decline is one of life's mysteries (although his low hand technique and injuries has been noted). Whatever he scores today, he has already proved to me he must keep his place.
I'm usually anticipating us losing a wicket from the very first ball, but I haven't had that feeling at all so far.
Hameed looked like a "proper opener", when he previously played for England (not last week). His rapid decline is one of life's mysteries (although his low hand technique and injuries has been noted). Whatever he scores today, he has already proved to me he must keep his place.
He also tried to turn himself into a white ball batsman. That was never going to be his game and it just added to his confused state of mind. Moving to Notts and getting him away from the environment that reminded him of constant failure will also have helped him no end.
Last time England passed the oppositions first innings score without loss: Australia at the MCG, 2010 (Cook & Strauss). Before that, Bangladesh at Lords in 2005 (Trescothick & Strauss).
This is absolutely dreadful. Someone's bound to crop up on this thread and suggest that maybe the Hundred wasn't the death knell of all England Test cricket after all. And I bet I know who.
This is absolutely dreadful. Someone's bound to crop up on this thread and suggest that maybe the Hundred wasn't the death knell of all England Test cricket after all. And I bet I know who.
Too busy criticising the executives' bonus after job cuts
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Not with those hairstyles!
The first time they've opened together too. One thing that will help Burns is having someone at the other end who isn't just going to bat time. I'm not saying that Hameed won't get stuck on occasions but Burns will not every innings feel scoreboard pressure in the way he no doubt did partnering Sibley.
We have 20 wickets in hand
They have just 10 wickets to fall
There are 24 overs and 4 days left
If we can't beat them in these circumstances we don't deserve to win!
His rapid decline is one of life's mysteries (although his low hand technique and injuries has been noted).
Whatever he scores today, he has already proved to me he must keep his place.
I'm usually anticipating us losing a wicket from the very first ball, but I haven't had that feeling at all so far.
Also can’t have happened to often in test matches, team batting second gets a first innings lead on the first day, without losing a wicket.
Hit it !
Only to be topped when Charlton beat Crewe 8-0, with Gunter dribbing past 5 players before curling it into the top corner with his left foot
Both Burns and Hameed on 46. Well done to both of them!
We've had worse days
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