They’re still 2nd favourites at 2.16
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Eng vs India - First Test - 20th-24th June
- Thread starter GordonMuchallNo1Fan
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No it isn’t. Yes, there is a risk and reward which has to be accepted. But. Smith trying to take on four fielders on the leg side to anything short it brain dead.
Raymondo
Central Defender
They weren’t when the wicket fell. Like I said above, we’ve added about 25 runs since Brook was dismissed.
Silly Point
Striker
Siraj looks like he's going to cry every time he goes for runs ffs
25-0 doesn’t move you from massive favourites to odds against
Mr Redknapp
Striker
That's the thing about Woakes' batting, he's generally plays it on the ground.
chopsfc007
Striker
But they weren't massively favourite marginal
Raffs
Midfield
But there was a comment on the thread when Smith was dismissed saying getting to 75 behind would be a result, yet here we are, less than an hour later and we’re only 50 behind. They’re given the licence to have a real go and that’s why what we all thought was a losing position on day 1 has been turned into anything but.
SAFC11
Striker
If India fielded better and not overstepped last night, Brook would have long been gone. Ultimately cricket is a game of fine margins and you have to take advantage of what goes in your favour. Brook mainly managed to and has just timed that pull wrong. But we seem incapable of not taking the pull shot on when the field is set to it, and it often leads to our downfall. Something that needs a little work on imo
Lead under 50 and another ball jumps
hank evans
Striker
Saw that of Facebook this morning. Turns out it was a bad omen. Etched in the memory that one.
Three comments in succession in BBC comments highlighting the shortcomings of Bazball.
The Brook wicket shows why England won't win the Ashes. Silly shots at pivotal moments by too many players. Brainless!
John
This is why Brook won’t emulate Root unless he tweaks his approach. So much ability and naturally free flowing but, just reign it in a little lad!
Anthony
England, all or nothing approach, can infuriate as much as it entertains. Needed Brook to be the last man standing.
The Brook wicket shows why England won't win the Ashes. Silly shots at pivotal moments by too many players. Brainless!
John
This is why Brook won’t emulate Root unless he tweaks his approach. So much ability and naturally free flowing but, just reign it in a little lad!
Anthony
England, all or nothing approach, can infuriate as much as it entertains. Needed Brook to be the last man standing.
chopsfc007
Striker
Doubt it we don't have much left after this
rentaghost
Striker
The ones that get out you don’t like the ones that go for 4 and 6 are ok.
Easy game from behind a computer
Raffs
Midfield
I understand the point you’re making but disagree completely. Being this aggressive means that sometimes you are going to playing at a lot of balls the more traditional player would leave. But it puts enormous pressure on the bowlers who don’t know what to expect - look at what Brook just did to Siraj. I think there are real benefits in doing the things that are annoying so many on here.
Gene Hunt
Winger
That’s where we need the luck element.
JackL
Midfield
To be fair the main reason we won't win the ashes is due to our bowling attack not being up to scratch
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Brook is averaging close to 60 in tests, he gets a pass generally even if it’s annoying
Mr Redknapp
Striker
i've got reservations like
