Arthur Crabtree wrote:Declared.
Where's my prize?
alfie wrote:Bean counters probably won't be happy. And you could argue they need the practice...but I just don't reckon Stokes and McCullum think like that.
They've said all along they play to win as quickly and entertainingly as they can , never mind risks etc... And they keep on showing they mean it.
Given that philosophy seems to have transformed the team it probably makes sense to remain true to their game plan rather than mess around just on this occasion , no ?
sussexpob wrote:alfie wrote:Bean counters probably won't be happy. And you could argue they need the practice...but I just don't reckon Stokes and McCullum think like that.
They've said all along they play to win as quickly and entertainingly as they can , never mind risks etc... And they keep on showing they mean it.
Given that philosophy seems to have transformed the team it probably makes sense to remain true to their game plan rather than mess around just on this occasion , no ?
I mean, simply as a fan I'd rather have test cricket to watch tomorrow or Sunday, rather than the test be over. And you'd think the batters wanted to get out and have a go. So to me, it doesnt make much sense at all.
sussexpob wrote:I mean, I really dont get that.
alfie wrote:Bean counters probably won't be happy. And you could argue they need the practice...but I just don't reckon Stokes and McCullum think like that.
They've said all along they play to win as quickly and entertainingly as they can , never mind risks etc... And they keep on showing they mean it.
Given that philosophy seems to have transformed the team it probably makes sense to remain true to their game plan rather than mess around just on this occasion , no ?
bigfluffylemon wrote:Yes, England could have batted on, but they already have more than enough, and is there anything much to be gained by grinding an already substandard attack into the dust?
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