It's interesting because even though Stokes seemed the obvious candidate to succeed Root, there were those who said he was too much of a loose canon. That he didn't have the temperament. Well, it's meat and drink to him. And it doesn't seem to have put him off his batting that much (which was my only worry).
Is his favourite band Judas Priest?It's interesting because even though Stokes seemed the obvious candidate to succeed Root, there were those who said he was too much of a loose canon. That he didn't have the temperament. Well, it's meat and drink to him. And it doesn't seem to have put him off his batting that much (which was my only worry).
Is his favourite band Judas Priest?
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Do you think Stokes is a better captain than Root? [emoji6]Another great win on away soil and a sort of different style with a pace bowler, If only we can keep mark wood fit for a full ashes series,
Sometimes captain have this knack of being lucky or a gambler if you like, They just have something outside the box of the norm, It can be a simple field change or a bowling change, It can be down to the little thing you just don't coach.
Stokes will have the Aussies looking over their shoulders, They will start to think maybe they will not fancy it after all
Do you think Stokes is a better captain than Root? [emoji6]
You said "loose canon". A canon is a clergyman in some religions. There was no offence intended on my part, hence the winky thing at the bottom of my post.Sorry jh, but you've lost me. I never really did follow Judas Priest. And even googling it didn't particularly enlighten me.
By contrast, it annoys the fuck out of me to see that I made a spelling mistake on that (now corrected). My spelling used to be absolutely rock solid. Over the years it's been messed up by a) American spelling on the one hand b) French spelling on the other.
Not that anyone on BM will give a toss about my spelling or anyone else's…
Barring a run chase in the fourth innings, with overs running out, I find it hard to understand run outs in test cricket. Generally, time isn't an issue. Yes, you'll occasionally get outstanding ground fielding that the batsman hasn't expected. But most run outs are usually the batsman taking on the arm of the fielder. Why take the chance?I think part of the strategy is indeed to dangle a carrot, but on this occasion it was accidental. I mean two run outs when we had all the time in the world?
Barring a run chase in the fourth innings, with overs running out, I find it hard to understand run outs in test cricket. Generally, time isn't an issue. Yes, you'll occasionally get outstanding ground fielding that the batsman hasn't expected. But most run outs are usually the batsman taking on the arm of the fielder. Why take the chance?
Im A better captain than Root.My batting on the other hand is not up to standard.
Let's blitz Australia with #baz ball from the 1st test, we will have the ashes won in no time.
You said "loose canon". A canon is a clergyman in some religions. There was no offence intended on my part, hence the winky thing at the bottom of my post.
More sudoku than crosswords. And wordle. As for me having a twisted mind; of course!Didn't even think of taking offence.
Thou are too subtile for me. “Canon”… “Judas Priest”. Fuck me but you must have a twisted mind to think that stuff up! Bet you like doing crosswords, eh?
And on the thread “If you were a mod…” there are people who would attach electrodes to the genitals of the punsters on here. Just as well they'll never be mods.
Stokes is indisputably the better, and more innovative captain but if any of them had a single bloody mindset and refused to listen to others (beside Silverwood) I'd argue that is Root. Stokes on the other hand has been credited with actively seeking feedback from the whole team, a throwback to the Vaughan era when he said he wanted 11 captains in the field.Stokes has balls and does things his way and not by the book
I've never questioned root's ability as a cricketer, just being captain,
you have to stand up for yourself and make changes and not listen to somebody else, single bloody mindset
Mostly yes but disagree with your 2nd point. Rotating the strike, keeping the score ticking and moving the field around are all valid reasons for getting off strike. Bowlers love nothing more than pinning a batsman down at one end. Most run outs occur during to a lack of communication.batsman being run-out is sloppy cricket, also poor technique in batting means you don't fancy facing the bowler, so you are wanting to be at the other
Mostly yes but disagree with your 2nd point. Rotating the strike, keeping the score ticking and moving the field around are all valid reasons for getting off strike. Bowlers love nothing more than pinning a batsman down at one end. Most run outs occur during to a lack of communication.
Stokes is indisputably the better, and more innovative captain but if any of them had a single bloody mindset and refused to listen to others (beside Silverwood) I'd argue that is Root. Stokes on the other hand has been credited with actively seeking feedback from the whole team, a throwback to the Vaughan era when he said he wanted 11 captains in the field.
For example in the first test the close in fielders were given freedom to adjust their positions slightly based on their own instinct as to where they thought the ball might go rather than be micromanaged. Another claim I heard kind of blew my mind. Apparently the idea to go short with the new ball in the 2nd innings and not bother trying even a few overs of traditional line and length came from none other than Joe fucking Root!
Wasn't talking about 'risky singles' and why they happen. Run outs aren't always down to panic and batsmen desperate to get off strike as you suggested. Aside from exceptional pieces of fielding they are almost always down to bad communication. Sometimes the no call doesn't come soon enough and on others the run is there to be taken but both don't commit.you can keep the scoreboard moving by not taking a risky run, normally a risky one it taken by not scoring or if you're on 99, or you're batting with the tail.
Again you have missed the point. Nobody is defending Roots record as captain, I mean how can you?all very good points and valid views, matey.
the main points are everybody is England best captains sat on our armchairs and would do this or that.
but results speaks volumes and winning is key, under Joe Root as captain he had a very bad run of results, I think it may have been 1 win in 17 test, so you can not keep being captain on them bases alone.