This could be another great test if we get the f*cker out and their tail collapses :nod:
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This could be another great test if we get the f*cker out and their tail collapses :nod:
Got away with putting them into bat last time, not going to this time.Quote:
Originally Posted by WES
Still think a draw is most likely...Quote:
Originally Posted by PSRB
We refuse to play for draws. We would rather lose.....Quote:
Originally Posted by WES
It isnt so much about putting them in as failing to get them out. Aside from Woakes, the bowling (again) wasn't good enough.Quote:
Originally Posted by PSRB
Still should have batted on both occasions.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter
I'm not convinced it makes that much difference. We clearly prefer chasing, are obviously not intimidated by scoreboard pressure, and the pitches are not deteriorating.Quote:
Originally Posted by PSRB
My feeling is that Bazball has done wonders for our batting. It hasn't really led to any clear strategies with our fielding as yet. Similar thing happened when we transformed our approach to the white ball game. The bowling part of it took far longer to improve.
Pitch was flat as anything, you win the toss and you bat, unless extreme overhead conditions. Old school.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter
I completely agree with you. I get that we now think about the game differently, and are not intimidated by scoreboard pressure. But your opponents are. Bat and score 500 and they will think they can't win the game.Quote:
Originally Posted by PSRB
It's certainly entertaining, just think we make it far harder than it should be.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter