Great bowling display. Even better fielding display. As I said at the start though, Essex are like us in being a top batter short.
I would be strongly thinking of leaving Lewis out tomorrow (either use him in the middle overs vs spin, or don't use him at all). I'm just not sure if I favour Northeast or Abbott as his replacement. Unlike Essex, Sussex have a string of big hitters - it only needs one or two them to get going. Salt and Garton tonight.
I am a bit hacked off with not being able to attend the England v Sri Lanka match at the Ageas due to the restrictions although i can appreciate that this is necessary. I was wondering what would happen with the T20 this summer as I have tickets for that too. as well as matches later in the season at The oval and Lords. I am not envisaging the restrictions being loosened much this summer.
Can't think of too many players who have had a worst start to their test career's than Bracey. Whether with bat or gloves, he's had a shocker this series.
Well done, St B! We needed that wicket and it’ll do Bracey’s confidence the world of good to take that catch!!
Obviously I'm not happy about the scoreline, but I am pleased for Wagner ahead of next week. The suggestions in recent days that he should miss out are ludicrous, given both his quality as a bowler and his contribution in getting them to the final in the first place. He is making his case. For sure, in an ideal world you want a spinner at the Bowl. But NZ's best attack, by some distance, is their four main seamers. So go with that.
