GarlicJam wrote:A heck of a long tail England have this test. With Moeen batting like a bowler all series, a couple more wickets will see the start of it.
Not really good enough in test cricket, and one that the selectors should answer to, imo.
it is but in the selectors defence, not often i say that, our 7/8/9 had been a strength when we had everyone fit and available but with Stokes absent, Moeen horribly out of form and now Woakes injured we dont really have many more all-round options that can contribute in those positions, so its kinda been forced on us
on paper before the series started, even without Stokes, i thought our batting depth might be the one area we were better than you guys. Paine at #7 looked a bit dodgy but hes done well, and Cummins has looked handy as well