Re: Second Test: England v Pakistan, Headingley
Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2018 6:23 pm
100 run lead. imo that makes England massive favorites.
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Arthur Crabtree wrote:Disappointing from Bairstow in a very advantageous position. England were very good in the Prior/Bell/KP era at seizing these situations and running away with them. Not so much now.
ianp1970 wrote:Arthur Crabtree wrote:Who was the last England nightwatcher to score a ton? I just remember (as everyone does) Tudor going very near.
Don't think we've had one - Eddie Hemmings with 95 at Sydney to help us draw the last match in a 2-1 series defeat - is the one I always recall.
westoelad wrote:6 instances-no Engishman.
http://ncrcricket.com/centuries-by-nigh ... -ul-ghani/
Arthur Crabtree wrote:westoelad wrote:6 instances-no Engishman.
http://ncrcricket.com/centuries-by-nigh ... -ul-ghani/
Thanks. I only knew Gillespie out of those.
bigfluffylemon wrote:Arthur Crabtree wrote:westoelad wrote:6 instances-no Engishman.
http://ncrcricket.com/centuries-by-nigh ... -ul-ghani/
Thanks. I only knew Gillespie out of those.
That list suggests there's a fine line between nightwatchman and batsman promoted up the order. I'd question Boucher's inclusion in the list as a genuine 'nightwatchman'.
Arthur Crabtree wrote:Kumble's ton was at the Oval in 2007, ensuring England didn't come back in the series.
mikesiva wrote:Who in their infinite wisdom made this a two test series?
Is it really more important to play so many ODI matches against Australia and India than to schedule a third test?