Shocking leave. Especially for a man of his experience. 168 ahead now, not enough as it stands. Can the last 4 wickets tag on another 75 runs?
Who do England actually have as a genuine Test level batsman apart from Root?
Who do England actually have as a genuine Test level batsman apart from Root?
Problem is, that's a great knock already, but it's not enough as it stands. We really need England to bat through to close of play and get a lead of over 200.
Stokes and that’s about it
Might be a bit of a stretch, another 100 for the last four wickets. Although Curran is looking "fairly" set out there.Don’t think that be enough 280 I want
Bairstow's just in there because he's Root's mate. How many chances does he need to drop the ball.Buttler and Bairstow are good middle-order batsmen that are playing much worse than their level because they keep getting put in way too early because the top order collapses.
1 good opener would transform this batting line up.
We'll be lucky to get 200 now.
No wagging of the tail today.