Hameed's promotion to open after 9 runs in 2 innings is an incredible show of faith, not to mention bringing Malan in from the cold to presumably bat at 3. We are a team in freefall at the mo and missing our big players. Can't see anything other than India 3-0 unless the weather intervenes For what it's worth, I'd go: Burns Hameed Pope Root (c) Bairstow Ali Buttler (w) Robinson Wood Anderson Mahmood/Overton
People are saying Pope - obviously didn't see him at the riverside on Tuesday when his middle stump was removed
Malan is sensible apart from the fact he's only played white ball cricket recently. Need players not to be scared off by bully boys India. Sibley and co looked **** scared before they batted.
England are desperate for some characters than can step up when needed. India taking the piss in our country FFS.
Most players in England have only been playing white ball. Been little or none county championship cricket. it’s no wonder players are undercooked going into this test series….
Rather have seen Mahmood given a chance - Actually, Overton for Curran and Mahmood for Wood would have been the more aggressive change
He's an opening batsman, he will be more comfortable in this role. I'd say it was a bigger show of faith making him bat at number 3.
Looked like a fish out of water - think he lasted about 6 deliveries. Personally I like him as a batter but what I am trying to say is that he looked seriously out of form
