Here's something that I hadn't thought about......no neutral Umpires in the Tests
Quote from: UK Redsox on July 08, 2020, 10:35:54 AMHere's something that I hadn't thought about......no neutral Umpires in the TestsI don't like this.
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on July 08, 2020, 01:27:25 PMQuote from: UK Redsox on July 08, 2020, 10:35:54 AMHere's something that I hadn't thought about......no neutral Umpires in the TestsI don't like this.3 reviews as well
I'm not watching at the moment but cannot fathom why they won the toss and decided to bat? Can someone explain please?
Quote from: Newby on July 08, 2020, 02:15:19 PMI'm not watching at the moment but cannot fathom why they won the toss and decided to bat? Can someone explain please?It is an odd one. I can only assume it's because it's Stokes' first Test as captain and he gone with the 'if in doubt, bat' adage. Looked a bowl first day to me. The inevitable rain breaks would be perfect for bowling our quicks in short, fast spells.
I'm not sure what I think about the decision to bat or the decision to leave the ball for the wicket, both look wrong in hindsight but I can see why they did it.
Quote from: paul_e on July 08, 2020, 02:32:26 PMI'm not sure what I think about the decision to bat or the decision to leave the ball for the wicket, both look wrong in hindsight but I can see why they did it.That ball was far to close to leave, especially as the other opener had just about escaped an appeal for LBW when not playing a shot
Off again. Looks like a longer break this time