Bairstow powers England to win in opener
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Jonny Bairstow makes his highest Twenty20 international score as England beat South Africa by five wickets in the series opener in Cape Town.
Belter ... Must have been the YJB innings that made me do a typo ...
What a white ball side we are, never out of it
Evening Cricketfan.. take it you enjoyed and a game for the Stato's too.
Live reporting was interesting at times too.
Wait for the Maksi comment ??
Live reporting was interesting at times too.
Wait for the Maksi comment ??
What's "it"?
Can probably guess that was a belted to watch in many ways .
Yes stuttering with the ball at times and with the bat but as ever the game has had a few twists .
Well done Lads on a Win.
Yes stuttering with the ball at times and with the bat but as ever the game has had a few twists .
Well done Lads on a Win.
What a white ball side we are, never out of it
Indeed, Maksi probably still recovering. Very enjoyable, just a good second spin bowler away from a perfect team for the world Cup.
His wicket ...
37 off 27 balls all good and steadied the ship I would say.
37 off 27 balls all good and steadied the ship I would say.
Good evening to all regulars, hope you’re all staying safe.
Bairstow an exceptional white ball player, one man show in the batting innings, Sam C very good with the ball, never lets us down.
So good to have cricket back
Bairstow an exceptional white ball player, one man show in the batting innings, Sam C very good with the ball, never lets us down.
So good to have cricket back
Evening Deadlock ... Plus yourself too.
Wahoo yes mighty fine thanks and yes to having the Cricket back and HYS too.
Wahoo yes mighty fine thanks and yes to having the Cricket back and HYS too.
Cricket back? England v West Indies and Pakistan, the IPL - don't count I suppose
The Bradford Lad,smashed it into tier 3.Oops !!!
Great game.
Roy out, Hales in and either Wood or an in form Ali in for T Curran depending on conditions.
That would be unbeatable
Roy out, Hales in and either Wood or an in form Ali in for T Curran depending on conditions.
That would be unbeatable
Yep Roy is annoying now. One speed and unreliable. Rather just Bairstow open and get Banton in middle order than Hales open though.
Love to see hales back has done his time for the misdemeanours but think whilst Morgan is in charge no chance
Evening Cricketfan.. take it you enjoyed and a game for the Stato's too.
Live reporting was interesting at times too.
Wait for the Maksi comment ??
Live reporting was interesting at times too.
Wait for the Maksi comment ??
??
Probably drafting his Victory team talk to us and be several comments long ??
Probably drafting his Victory team talk to us and be several comments long ??
What's "it"?
Top 7 are definitely the right players, don’t know about order, would prefer YJB to open instead of Buttler. Rashid and Archer are a must. Wood for Tom Curran is a no brainer. Then only down to Jordan/Ali depending on conditions and that would be my XI for WC.
Buttler averages 50 at strike rate of 158 when opening. One failure and he should be back down in the middle order...
Banton isn't suited for the middle order, he should open.
I disagree. If Banton plays, he opens the batting because otherwise, he shouldn't be playing. Hasn't done enough to justify a spot in this England white-ball side either.
Good evening to all regulars, hope you’re all staying safe.
Bairstow an exceptional white ball player, one man show in the batting innings, Sam C very good with the ball, never lets us down.
So good to have cricket back
Bairstow an exceptional white ball player, one man show in the batting innings, Sam C very good with the ball, never lets us down.
So good to have cricket back
Hi there Dunc. Waiting for Maksi’s assessment too. You reckon he’ll be happy?;)
The expectation levels with this England side are impossibly high. So many times they get into situations where, rationally, there's no way they can win - and yet they still do. So this win was never in doubt...
Evening B-V ... Fair observation as always and well worded.
Take it Maksi has had no influence on you as your last sentence seems like one he would comment ??.
Have to get at least on cheeky comment in.
Take it Maksi has had no influence on you as your last sentence seems like one he would comment ??.
Have to get at least on cheeky comment in.
Indeed, Maksi probably still recovering. Very enjoyable, just a good second spin bowler away from a perfect team for the world Cup.
Yep Roy is annoying now. One speed and unreliable. Rather just Bairstow open and get Banton in middle order than Hales open though.
Will take your word for it as you will obviously have stats to back it up:)
Evening Deadlock ... Plus yourself too.
Wahoo yes mighty fine thanks and yes to having the Cricket back and HYS too.
Wahoo yes mighty fine thanks and yes to having the Cricket back and HYS too.
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I started chuckling to myself when Johnny and Mawlan were getting a partnership going and thinking away on the Posting.
Yes he be over the moon and to be fair think we are all happy despite some not so good contributions.
I started chuckling to myself when Johnny and Mawlan were getting a partnership going and thinking away on the Posting.
Yes he be over the moon and to be fair think we are all happy despite some not so good contributions.
Well played JB
Great comeback, thought we’d lost this one. Not sure why Tom Curren is in the side. His bowling will always be hammered against quality opposition.
Tom had a not so good day with ball but that's T20 for you , just as well Hendricks had a off day too.
Despite that we dug in and again git a Win when we liked on the ropes.
Anyway game 1 of the series let's enjoy today and look forward to the next few games.
Yes probably some tinkering to go on but as some have said certain pitches will suit some and not others.
Despite that we dug in and again git a Win when we liked on the ropes.
Anyway game 1 of the series let's enjoy today and look forward to the next few games.
Yes probably some tinkering to go on but as some have said certain pitches will suit some and not others.
Yes any bowler can have an expensive day in T20 and it will always be a squad of players anyway
Got and looked ... Typo gremlin out in force tonight ??
Banton isn't suited for the middle order, he should open.
When Banton opens, he averages 27 and strikes at 150, when at 4, he averages 5 and strikes at 71.43
Tom had a not so good day with ball but that's T20 for you , just as well Hendricks had a off day too.
Despite that we dug in and again git a Win when we liked on the ropes.
Anyway game 1 of the series let's enjoy today and look forward to the next few games.
Yes probably some tinkering to go on but as some have said certain pitches will suit some and not others.
Despite that we dug in and again git a Win when we liked on the ropes.
Anyway game 1 of the series let's enjoy today and look forward to the next few games.
Yes probably some tinkering to go on but as some have said certain pitches will suit some and not others.
Certainly can as bowlers will know any off line or bad day you are going to be carted around. Joys of T20 as said but guess on how they bounce back pardon the pun and also how man managed in the game too.
Anyway it's a win so did not hurt too much .
Anyway it's a win so did not hurt too much .
Tom had a not so good day with ball but that's T20 for you , just as well Hendricks had a off day too.
Despite that we dug in and again git a Win when we liked on the ropes.
Anyway game 1 of the series let's enjoy today and look forward to the next few games.
Yes probably some tinkering to go on but as some have said certain pitches will suit some and not others.
Despite that we dug in and again git a Win when we liked on the ropes.
Anyway game 1 of the series let's enjoy today and look forward to the next few games.
Yes probably some tinkering to go on but as some have said certain pitches will suit some and not others.
Will take your word for it as you will obviously have stats to back it up:)
See;)
It’s not about his failure today, it’s the fact he personally asked to drop down the order for Rajasthan and clearly feels more comfortable in that role than as an opener. We have plenty who can open but still have Buttler waiting to come in then it is going to strike fear into any bowling attack. Bairstow on the other hand has made a name as a white ball opener. But sure, just assume my reasoning
Hi there Dunc. Waiting for Maksi’s assessment too. You reckon he’ll be happy?;)
When Banton opens, he averages 27 and strikes at 150, when at 4, he averages 5 and strikes at 71.43
You were just teasing Cricketfan and seeing if he has been asleep whilst no HYS cricket to type on ??.
Be honest no go on Hales for me but that's everyone's opinion varies.
Selectors know best though.
Be honest no go on Hales for me but that's everyone's opinion varies.
Selectors know best though.
Yes any bowler can have an expensive day in T20 and it will always be a squad of players anyway
Bairstow is our best t20 player for me (batsman) and one of the best in the world, his form over the last few years is awesome in this and 50 over format.
Jimbob yep his having a very nice knock of runs at the moment with the White ball. So presume that's why they just offered him the White ball contract so let him enjoy and fill his boots with Franchise cricket money and also playing too.
Then when England require he plays for the Team and also himself .
Then when England require he plays for the Team and also himself .
Yet his team in IPL preferred other players to Barstow so it’s not just England who move him around .Bairstow was dropped by IPL team
YJB certainly suffers from being English in the IPL - the political agenda in India is never far from the surface - Morgan captaining KKR in practice was too much of climb down for a nation with a supremacist narrative epitomised by cricket
If India don't win the T20 world cup there will be riots and deaths
If India don't win the T20 world cup there will be riots and deaths
Just to remind people - in 3 consecutive innings 3rd T20I V Pakistan and first 2 v Australia last September Jonny made 0,9 and 8. Jonny is prone to low scores like everybody else - yes, he's very good in white ball cricket but I just hope that if he has a lean spell, like Roy is having at the moment, people remember what he's capable of and don't reactionary remove him from the side!!
Bairstow did well at 4 but who knows what would have happened if he had opened. I would prefer Bairstow and Roy to open.
When Opening
Buttler averages 46.6 with a SR of 156.9
Bairstow averages 25 with a SR of 142.54
Buttler averages 46.6 with a SR of 156.9
Bairstow averages 25 with a SR of 142.54
See;)
Tom Curran, no thanks he is another Jade Dernbach
Jimbob yep his having a very nice knock of runs at the moment with the White ball. So presume that's why they just offered him the White ball contract so let him enjoy and fill his boots with Franchise cricket money and also playing too.
Then when England require he plays for the Team and also himself .
Then when England require he plays for the Team and also himself .
Such a strong England batting line up they can pull back most scores - that's why Morgan likes to chase. Need to bring in Wood for T Curran. SA made the mistake of not playing Nortje. Should be a good mini series.
Yeah but that’s just facts and figures
1. Buttler
2. Roy
3. Root
4. Bairstow
5. Stokes
6. Morgan
7. S Curran
8. Archer
9. Jordan
10. Rashid
11. Wood
2. Roy
3. Root
4. Bairstow
5. Stokes
6. Morgan
7. S Curran
8. Archer
9. Jordan
10. Rashid
11. Wood
Bairstow needs to open really, I want him in his favoured position, let Buttler come in and finish innings
Since the 2016 world cup, Root average 29.9 while striking at 106.6, Malan averages 46.73 while striking at 144.53, Malan is so much better.
Too much cricket for Root will affect his test form which is where we really need him
Malan.
Number 1 t20 batsman in the world.!!!!
Number 1 t20 batsman in the world.!!!!
The expectation levels with this England side are impossibly high. So many times they get into situations where, rationally, there's no way they can win - and yet they still do. So this win was never in doubt...
Hi Dunc, and thank you :-)
I wasn't able to listen (being sociable-ish with daughters) but followed the second innings on the BBC text page. And honestly, I genuinely expected them to win pretty much from the first ball of the innings. Losing Roy, then slipping to 3 down for not much, meant I actually thought "Oh, this'll be a good win now!" :-D
I wasn't able to listen (being sociable-ish with daughters) but followed the second innings on the BBC text page. And honestly, I genuinely expected them to win pretty much from the first ball of the innings. Losing Roy, then slipping to 3 down for not much, meant I actually thought "Oh, this'll be a good win now!" :-D
When Opening
Buttler averages 46.6 with a SR of 156.9
Bairstow averages 25 with a SR of 142.54
Buttler averages 46.6 with a SR of 156.9
Bairstow averages 25 with a SR of 142.54
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Cheeky chap.
Must admit though a good game by England and a super Win.
Yes your lads had a nice win
Cheeky chap.
Must admit though a good game by England and a super Win.
Yes your lads had a nice win
That was a pretty good game too. Nice crowd
Yeah but that’s just facts and figures
Yeah but that’s just facts and figures
I agree with you
Steady on everyone! The BBC won’t like all these positive comments about England.
Nonsense.
Agreed! Well 'typed', Jack!
Great to watch some international cricket again rather than the IPL rubbish
IPL is same format..
Buttler averages 50 at strike rate of 158 when opening. One failure and he should be back down in the middle order...
It’s not about his failure today, it’s the fact he personally asked to drop down the order for Rajasthan and clearly feels more comfortable in that role than as an opener. We have plenty who can open but still have Buttler waiting to come in then it is going to strike fear into any bowling attack. Bairstow on the other hand has made a name as a white ball opener. But sure, just assume my reasoning
JB -almost the forgotten man of English cricket.What a moment to remind everyone of his talent and temperament!
When England were struggling for batters in Test cricket, Bairstow was shunted up and down the order to make up for the scarcity of talent. It didn't work and cost him his contract. He should have been left at seven where he delivered with bat and gloves. I hope the selectors aren't going to mess home around in a similar way in white ball cricket.
Whilst Bairstow was being used to plug holes in the test side (like Mo), he was dropped as his technique developed a huge gap between bat and pad that worked in white ball but left him being bowled repeatedly in red ball.
His dropping from tests was down to him not being able to separate the techniques that worked in white ball to what works in red ball. A victim of his own white ball success.
His dropping from tests was down to him not being able to separate the techniques that worked in white ball to what works in red ball. A victim of his own white ball success.
I suspect temperament has a lot to do with it. Test cricket often needs patience and self-denial. Watch his innings in last year's Headingley test, 2nd innings. Starts well, but quickly lets the opposition wind him up and starts whacking - gets out. This has been too easy in the long game.
Well said. Better than Butler, but he's the favourite one , not
You,re blaming the selectors when infact he himself was pushing to bat further up ! His scores at 7 fooled him into thinking he was top 5 like at Yorkshire...when he never had the technique for it. Nobody likes 7, it,s "rotation" spot ...& hubris got the better of him ultimately.
Outstanding White ball option.
Outstanding White ball option.
I'm pretty sure they will but it won't be as bad whilst he's not keeping in T20
Stokes is the misfit for me - not focussed enough on T20 - easier for who are so able but he delivered ok yesterday - let's see a couple of overs in the middle
Morgan really has the tools for captaincy - makes the odd mistake but so knows the score - I can't see him letting Ali back into the team - wasted squad place
Stokes is the misfit for me - not focussed enough on T20 - easier for who are so able but he delivered ok yesterday - let's see a couple of overs in the middle
Morgan really has the tools for captaincy - makes the odd mistake but so knows the score - I can't see him letting Ali back into the team - wasted squad place
Completely agree.At test level he should have been left at 7 and the gloveman until a new selector called Smith came along changed it all in favour of Butler !
Bairstow is the best “all round gloveman/batsman” Not the best batter or the best glove man but he best “all round”gloveman/wicketkeeper.
Bairstow is the best “all round gloveman/batsman” Not the best batter or the best glove man but he best “all round”gloveman/wicketkeeper.
Great to watch some international cricket again rather than the IPL rubbish
Steady on everyone! The BBC won’t like all these positive comments about England.
It's not 'nonsense', Jack is 100% correct. The BBC has been becoming more left-wing since 2016 (for obvious reasons). Congratulations England!
How does Roy get continual selection, I cannot remember the last meaningful innings he played and yet I bet Jonny Bairstow will be cast aside after 2 failures!
Very true. You wonder what Roy would have to do to be dropped. He’s lost all confidence since the World Cup success
Normally I would agree if it was any other player, but Roy has been hit and miss his whole career (internationally speaking, at least). He has big droughts, but when he's in form, he's world class.
I think he's worth persevering with - him and JB when they're both in top nick are devastating. I think his failed attempts at test opening has knocked his confidence a lot.
I think he's worth persevering with - him and JB when they're both in top nick are devastating. I think his failed attempts at test opening has knocked his confidence a lot.
Roy made a 70 and 40 in the T20I series in South Africa last winter - only 3/4 innings ago!! prior to that he made 3 50's in 5 innings. It seems people have very short memories. Perhaps people need reminding that just 2 months ago Jonny made 0,9 and 8 in consecutive innings for England. Selective memory from a lot on this page!!
People seem to be arguing the case of who should open with Roy, Buttler or Bairstow. The way Roy is performing what's wrong with Buttler and Bairstow opening, a potentially explosive combination.
I agree. Roy is being picked on reputation not performance. He may come good but it has been a whle now
I think bairstow is much better lower down, Roy totally out of nick
The one thing I'd say about Roy is that most of the players on show yesterday played in the IPL so have had recent match practice. Roy opted out so hasn't seen the middle of a cricket pitch for several months.
Roy can look very average at times - yesterday another example - but equally there are days when he can be devastating. He's very much all or nothing.
Roy can look very average at times - yesterday another example - but equally there are days when he can be devastating. He's very much all or nothing.
Certainly Buttler and Bairstow could absolutely annihilate the bowling attack if both 'fire' at the same time. I advocated Jos to be makeshift opener in last years CWC when Jason was out injured for those 3 games. Don't write off Roy yet. If you remember 3 years ago Jason was going through a similar lean spell and got through it. Anyone who's been as destructive for England before will again.
Roy's time running out?
England have messed Jonny about for ages. He has been in and out of the side and up and down the order like a whore’s drawers. Surely it’s time to give him a clear role and a long run in the sides ( incl tests).
Yourself and Finknottle on the same wavelength and yes be fair typing that .
Also you have had other players been shunted around the order for many a series for a while.
Yes the Selectors do need a bomb up their Jacksies to sort out but as we know they have their own agenda and style.
Time will tell I guess.
Also you have had other players been shunted around the order for many a series for a while.
Yes the Selectors do need a bomb up their Jacksies to sort out but as we know they have their own agenda and style.
Time will tell I guess.
They tell us that Buttler is far better opening than Bairstow, so why should he open over Buttler.
Great result but alas the majority cannot even see highlights on terrestrial,me included as I won't be ripped off by Sky.
Plenty of other ways to watch it.
Well worth the money ..can’t spend it in the pub so invest for a few weeks
Difficult to see how anyone is ripped off by Sky. Before they came along we had no overseas cricket coverage and BBC's coverage of home matches finished when the news came on regardless, and often made way for tennis on both BBC1 and 2 during Wimbledon - and that was before you could watch one tennis match and record the other! Sky have been fantastic for cricket and aren't overly expensive.
Nonsense.
To the left. To the right. Jump up and down all night its alright.
Why pick Curran T. ? Joe Root can bowl good off spin in T 20. Oh ! He can also bat a bit.
When England were struggling for batters in Test cricket, Bairstow was shunted up and down the order to make up for the scarcity of talent. It didn't work and cost him his contract. He should have been left at seven where he delivered with bat and gloves. I hope the selectors aren't going to mess home around in a similar way in white ball cricket.
Whilst Bairstow was being used to plug holes in the test side (like Mo), he was dropped as his technique developed a huge gap between bat and pad that worked in white ball but left him being bowled repeatedly in red ball.
His dropping from tests was down to him not being able to separate the techniques that worked in white ball to what works in red ball. A victim of his own white ball success.
His dropping from tests was down to him not being able to separate the techniques that worked in white ball to what works in red ball. A victim of his own white ball success.
Yes. Bairstow had the opportunity. And in the end his talent wasn't strong enough to move up the order. But keeping and batting 3 or 4 is hard to sustain. Not sure how the selectors thought it could. Despite his technique failings, he is an above average no.7. England's Test team is poorer for his omission.
Regarding technique the same can be said of Buttler yet he has been given far more scope for failure than as Jonny . If Bairstow had made as many low scores as Buttler had , he would have been dropped . Look how patience and confidence is paying dividens with Jos in red ball cricket now .
Steady on everyone! The BBC won’t like all these positive comments about England.
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How does Roy get continual selection, I cannot remember the last meaningful innings he played and yet I bet Jonny Bairstow will be cast aside after 2 failures!
Playing with 4 openers is what every intl T20 team will be doing and 5 isn't unreasonable.
But you need 6 bowlers and Stokes just isn't a reliable T20 option so he isn't a T20 all-rounder at this level.
In India 2 spinners is a must so Root at 5/6 isn't any worse than Stokes but the management don't appear to want to take it.
But you need 6 bowlers and Stokes just isn't a reliable T20 option so he isn't a T20 all-rounder at this level.
In India 2 spinners is a must so Root at 5/6 isn't any worse than Stokes but the management don't appear to want to take it.
Root just doesn't have the power that Stokes has, to bat at 5/6 in t20's you need to hit 6's at will, Stokes can do that.
England have messed Jonny about for ages. He has been in and out of the side and up and down the order like a whore’s drawers. Surely it’s time to give him a clear role and a long run in the sides ( incl tests).
Yourself and Finknottle on the same wavelength and yes be fair typing that .
Also you have had other players been shunted around the order for many a series for a while.
Yes the Selectors do need a bomb up their Jacksies to sort out but as we know they have their own agenda and style.
Time will tell I guess.
Also you have had other players been shunted around the order for many a series for a while.
Yes the Selectors do need a bomb up their Jacksies to sort out but as we know they have their own agenda and style.
Time will tell I guess.
Since the 2016 world cup, Root average 29.9 while striking at 106.6, Malan averages 46.73 while striking at 144.53, Malan is so much better.
Playing with 4 openers is what every intl T20 team will be doing and 5 isn't unreasonable.
But you need 6 bowlers and Stokes just isn't a reliable T20 option so he isn't a T20 all-rounder at this level.
In India 2 spinners is a must so Root at 5/6 isn't any worse than Stokes but the management don't appear to want to take it.
But you need 6 bowlers and Stokes just isn't a reliable T20 option so he isn't a T20 all-rounder at this level.
In India 2 spinners is a must so Root at 5/6 isn't any worse than Stokes but the management don't appear to want to take it.
Agree. Root’s strength is in Tests. He seems to have done well in the intra squad game but so often slams the brakes on the scoring when he comes in for England. He’s a great option to be able to call in but we have players better suited to short form cricket
Agreed! Well 'typed', Jack!
Great result but alas the majority cannot even see highlights on terrestrial,me included as I won't be ripped off by Sky.
Great game to listen to. Glad some underdogs had a say in a game that could have been closer than it was...
Roy has had slumps in form before but has come back and when he fires is one of the most destructive white ball batsmen around.
The England management are clear with his role and due to the batting depth he is given licence to make the most of the fielding restrictions and if it doesn’t come off so be it. He will no doubt be backed to come good again.
The England management are clear with his role and due to the batting depth he is given licence to make the most of the fielding restrictions and if it doesn’t come off so be it. He will no doubt be backed to come good again.
Hales can feel hard done by. Yes, he transgressed off the field, but he and Roy are quite similar temperamentally. Hales must have made enemies of Morgan and/or the selectors. There doesn’t seem to be anything he can do to force his way back in while Roy seems undroppable even when the side has had to carry him for months
Great performance by Bairstow backed up by Stokes.
Showing why we are number one.
Showing why we are number one.
Roy's time running out?
Great result but alas the majority cannot even see highlights on terrestrial,me included as I won't be ripped off by Sky.
Who's the Daddy?
Once again we move him around to make way for all the golden boys and yet without very little help from Stokes he wins us another game singlehandedly.
As you can imagine I thoroughly enjoyed this.
Hands up who still thinks Joe Root can't play T20? He seemed to be hammering the cream of England's bowling all over the park.
Once again we move him around to make way for all the golden boys and yet without very little help from Stokes he wins us another game singlehandedly.
As you can imagine I thoroughly enjoyed this.
Hands up who still thinks Joe Root can't play T20? He seemed to be hammering the cream of England's bowling all over the park.
Evening Chap that was a quick clearance .. ??
Yes as said above good knock for Johnny and Mawlan got some runs ... Stokes did his bit with 37-27 balls.
Ok Hendricks helped a little bit too.
One happy Yorkie I guess tonight.
Yes as said above good knock for Johnny and Mawlan got some runs ... Stokes did his bit with 37-27 balls.
Ok Hendricks helped a little bit too.
One happy Yorkie I guess tonight.
Evening Maksi, thought you would be pleased, I still don't think Root should be in t20's, it doesn't suit his game, and he should focus on tests.
Evening Maksi ...
Take it going to be a while before your comment is cleared.
So super knock by Johnny and a good Team effort as well ??
Take it going to be a while before your comment is cleared.
So super knock by Johnny and a good Team effort as well ??
The selectors need to stop mucking him about and play him in all formats - doesn’t get half as many chances as Butler gets
True Buttler has got away with Murder as they say but it's his gain if he goes around earning his dough playing in the Franchise's .
As long as he is happy chappy and enjoying the Cricket which is important and still turn it on for England then it shall be.
Has not done himself any favours though with his form and style at Test Level although we shall see.
As long as he is happy chappy and enjoying the Cricket which is important and still turn it on for England then it shall be.
Has not done himself any favours though with his form and style at Test Level although we shall see.
Remember that Bairstow was not treated fairly/professionally regarding dropping from wicket keeping. So WELL DONE and Stokes.
Drop Roy
1. Malan
2. Butler
3. Root
4. Bairstow
5. Morgan
6. Stokes
7. S. Curran
8. Archer
9. Jordan
10. Wood
11. Rashid
1. Malan
2. Butler
3. Root
4. Bairstow
5. Morgan
6. Stokes
7. S. Curran
8. Archer
9. Jordan
10. Wood
11. Rashid
True Buttler has got away with Murder as they say but it's his gain if he goes around earning his dough playing in the Franchise's .
As long as he is happy chappy and enjoying the Cricket which is important and still turn it on for England then it shall be.
Has not done himself any favours though with his form and style at Test Level although we shall see.
As long as he is happy chappy and enjoying the Cricket which is important and still turn it on for England then it shall be.
Has not done himself any favours though with his form and style at Test Level although we shall see.
Yes stuttering with the ball at times and with the bat but as ever the game has had a few twists .
Well done Lads on a Win.