Yeah I'm sure he'll shed the tag with time, there's nothing particular about the way he plays which makes him a terminal case even if he plays with quite hard hands - but at the present time, the "flat track bully" tag is very well earned.
Jamie Smith
I just don't understand the reason the rule was changed in the first place. What actual problem were they trying to solve?
are we sure he'll shed it with time or are you trying to be nice?
Most batsmen do, in time
In fairness, that was a good ball. Only him and Pope (and yes I know he has a defence more appropriate for Frimley Green 2s), of the top 7 were really got out. The other five should hang their heads in shame as I said above. It was in England's hands to get a lead that would have been decisive, but they largely threw it away on their own.
I think you're right actually. It was gen 7 (sun and moon) where they added random Tauros smashing and Charizard flying you everywhere
They did the same thing in Australia the tour before last. Rule definitely needs to be changed
Not very sure of that at all actually. Would be a huge change to his game and might end up affecting his output on flat decks too.
Which makes it more unconscionable that the utter roads that were prepared for the first two tests. It was pretty obvious, at least to me, that with a bit more help, that him and one or two others were going to look a lot more vulnerable.
It's his temperament that needs work more than his technique (though like I said, he does have very hard hands). He gets very obviously frazzled once the ball moves, as it did last night.
It's why the "you can't be critical of England preparing pitches that suit their team" line was so incredibly unconvincing. It's just blatantly untrue.
No idea, especially in this day and age where every team seems to have about two keepers in their line ups anyway. It should be like a concussion sub, if Pant can't keep, then he can't bat either. India have managed to create a side of 12 players when one got 'injured', normally you'd lose one.
Yup, utterly bizarre.
I do think the ridiculously dry Summer we're having is possibly part of it. India couldn't have chosen a better time to come here. Ideally, we'd have had a lot more green in our pitches.
I bet the chief execs of all 3, will be utterly delighted that they have had play last until well into the 5th day. These days, many tests don't last past the early part of the 4th day. I'm glad that Carse has bowled better this innings. I honestly think he's been better than his figures have showed.
Are there no mirrors in England home dressing rooms?
And there are people who think that injury sub rules wouldn't be abused and manipulated
they suit India substantially more.