Love test match pitches like this. Much better than a 280/4 Day 1.
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No it’s not, he looked good, it’s spinning massively on day one
Why do people always react way over the top?
What’s funny?
You said stokes is not a number 3 based on one innings
He would have faced spin if he was batting 3 or 6
And yes it’s spinning massively
You aren’t watching the game are you?
It's a test match in Asia. Of course its spinning.
Stokes is wasted at 3. What if he bowls 20 overs and then we lose an early wicket?
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He’s not gonna bowl 20 overs on this pitch marra
I see Compton has tweeted that Curran is a long time number 3
I know we can overdo stats. But in 48 first class games he averages 29. With no tons
Of course he is promising, but he’s never a test 3. Is he?
I mean generally, not this one. The Ashes are just round the corner.
Can’t be thinking that mate
We have 4 more tests in these conditions
Stokes will Bowl less
The reality in these conditions that if we want to play 3 spinners someone has to bat 3, or we drop Curran for another batsman
The problem is that there is no one compelling.Just think we need to get number 3 nailed down.
Still hope it works.
Slightly overstating it. There have been many who have tried and failed, Ali being one.A sign of a true team player and best player in the team is to take up that mantle and solve it, which he is undoubtedly capable of doing it due to the fact even when batting at 4 he has been at the crease in first 10 overs anyway
Just think we need to get number 3 nailed down.
Still hope it works.
The problem is that there is no one compelling.
I wonder if he should just pick 3 openersYeah I accept that. Just don't like Stokes being exposed early.
Root is the one I think. Let's face it hes in early at 4 anyway.
I wonder if he should just pick 3 openers
Stoneman at 3?
Great talent250 is right in the game.....I think
Cracking this from Curran.