*The only problem might come as the finish line gets closer, of course, but I rather hope they win*.
*Cue red accusing me of basically being ISIS
Absolutely. If we lose, Root deserves to be hauled over the coals for that. We were 1-0 up in the series and a draw suited us fine. There was absolutely no justification for sporting declaration. The usual voices were calling for it, of course (David Lloyd, Ian Botham, etc, etc). Wonder if they'll be quite so vociferous if we lose?
That said, it still ought to have been enough. Dropping Brathwaite is looking very expensive.
I appreciate it gave two bites with Jimmy and the new ball, and offered us a second new ball earlier on the last day. Even so, not worth a risk.
The stats trotted out about the biggest ever final innings totals are misleading. On this wicket, in this situation,
Root gave them a decent chance of winning. Totally unnecessary. **** the series, this is a test match. You dont chuck them away