angryangy
ICC Chairman
- Joined
- Oct 1, 2004
Finally, Watson has a go!
The bowling attack may be a man down, but by allowing the spinners to build pressure, it's no setback. Supported by Sehwag and Raina, these spinners will make up the overs. Lacking a bowler is only a problem if you create a demand for one.
It's one thing to just accumulate, but at this rate, even 250 looks distant, much less 400 or even 500. The slower they go, the more likely they'll be all out before they reach a decent score. The batsmen don't necessarily need to fire up the afterburner, but they do need to engage the spinners.
Watson in particular needs to be looking at where he can hit down the ground. It's one of his strengths and to shelve it is to ask to be defeated playing an inferior shot. If you can reliably clear mid on or mid off, then you have an indispensable skill. There are boundaries to be had when no man is on the fence and easy singles when you force the captain to protect it.
Otherwise, I can hardly see why the fielding side would want a new ball. The batsmen are just holding on for a harder ball and a faster bowler; the new ball will be a relief.
The bowling attack may be a man down, but by allowing the spinners to build pressure, it's no setback. Supported by Sehwag and Raina, these spinners will make up the overs. Lacking a bowler is only a problem if you create a demand for one.
It's one thing to just accumulate, but at this rate, even 250 looks distant, much less 400 or even 500. The slower they go, the more likely they'll be all out before they reach a decent score. The batsmen don't necessarily need to fire up the afterburner, but they do need to engage the spinners.
Watson in particular needs to be looking at where he can hit down the ground. It's one of his strengths and to shelve it is to ask to be defeated playing an inferior shot. If you can reliably clear mid on or mid off, then you have an indispensable skill. There are boundaries to be had when no man is on the fence and easy singles when you force the captain to protect it.
Otherwise, I can hardly see why the fielding side would want a new ball. The batsmen are just holding on for a harder ball and a faster bowler; the new ball will be a relief.
: two drops.
