Originally Posted by Burney England's top order consists of Cook, Root and three walking wickets I'm afraid. Maybe Stoneman can prove me wrong. Still think Hales should be given a chance
Originally Posted by Burney I don't dispute his value, but watching him bat is a sore trial as he nudges and pushes in between playing his four shots. Cut, clip through midwicket for leg stump half volleys, pull, and push down the ground (not calling it a drive)?
Originally Posted by Rich Cut, clip through midwicket for leg stump half volleys, pull, and push down the ground (not calling it a drive)? Basically, yes.
Originally Posted by Burney I don't dispute his value, but watching him bat is a sore trial as he nudges and pushes in between playing his four shots. Oh, right. I see what you mean. I only ever watch him bat on the radio; he looks terrific there.
"Plenty of strikers can score goals," he said, gesturing to the famous old stands casting shadows around us. "But a lot have found it difficult wearing the number 9 shirt for The Arsenal."
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