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Discussion in 'Southampton' started by TheSecondStain, Apr 11, 2016.

  1. st_brendy

    st_brendy Well-Known Member
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    Not for his whole career. And he was pretty special.

    Far too much to ask of Tom in my opinion. At least at this stage. There's absolutely no doubt that the opening spots are a huge problem for us.

    Mitchell out for a golden duck is heaven.
     
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    Hat-trick for Abbott!
     
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  4. tomw24

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    We're going to win 2 games out of the last 3 and only taken 2 batting points from the whole 3 games!
     
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  5. st_brendy

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    Bowlers win you matches. If you have an attack that can take 20 wickets on a regular basis, you've always got a chance.

    Being able to bat is just a nice position to be in!
     
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    Ha! I last checked the wicket with England in a dominant position. Checked just now and we have totally collapsed. Ridiculous.
     
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    Are you honestly surprised ?
     
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    Not surprised. Saddened.
     
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    Buttler and Broad going very well 304-08 .


    106 runs loss of 1 wicket in 25 overs .
     
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    England all out for an improbable 332, thanks to Buttler.
     
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    I think it’s time England drop one of Jekyll or Hyde, once they’ve worked out which is the good one.
     
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    Surprised to see we posted a reasonable score (compared to what it could have been), but shouldn't be because we have shown all through this series that we can bat down the order, whereas India rely greatly on their top 4.
     
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    And Broad. His contribution should be recognised.
     
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    If we could find an opening pair to match up to the golden days of Cook and Strauss it would take the pressure off the middle order, who are continually faced with a newish ball. But having a team with 4 or 5 all-rounders, while the purists hate it, has been our saving grace this summer.
     
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    I do, but it was a shame he couldn’t hold on for his 50.
     
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    Kohli gone for 49. Big wicket
     
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    Need some wickets , India still 128 behind , but look settled .
     
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    only 42 runs behind . Jadeja on 84 ...
     
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    292 all out . England lead by 40 , but they will be very disappointed I am sure .
     
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