Root has now passed Ponting for number 2 on the all time Test runs list. Bit of a way to go before he catches Tendulkar though....
Take his average divide the runs needed by that, then look at the test schedule over the next years and we'll have a good Idea when he'll get the number one slot
Dawson will still be unavailable for Worcs next week, so I imagine it'll be the same top seven. Maybe even the same XI.
Enjoying being at Okd Trafford and seeing some cricket instead of rain! Stokes and Carse made this morning exciting.
Not watching, but appears as though Dawson failing to claim a regular spot. Lots of runs in the back and lots of over to bowl, but 0 from 30 overs is not what England need from a spinner on day 4/5
He's done fine. The pitch isn't turning much. There's more in it for the seamers with uneven bounce. He's been very economical, enabling Stokes to use him in long spells while the seamers rest.
Useful runs too. I wouldn’t have a problem if he replaces Bashir, although I wouldn’t take both to Australia.
