Pink Ball test thread

Whenthepoolcomemarchingin said:
I think Root and Silverwood spoke to the match referee last night to complain about the 3 umpire not using all angles and not checking everything.
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It looked out to me, very surprised that it was reversed. Root nearly walked off from what I could see, I wonder if the fact that it was Root had any bearing on the third umpire's decision. Anyway that could prove a pivotal moment in this game.
 
Just switched on with a bit of lunch, root immediately out, switched off
 
1 recognised spinner and the longest tail i can recall. Poor technique, batsmen stuck on the crease. Stokes showed the way, the others looked like they were just waiting to get out.
 
You’ve got to ask questions about the pitch. Fair enough, make it a spinners pitch, but there has to be balance. Test matches should not be ending on day 2 or early day 3.
 
Graham Thorpe was an excellent player of spin and he is the batting coach. Is he yesterday’s man ? Maybe time to bring in a new batting coach that understands the modern game. Just a thought 🤷🏻‍♂️
 
Embarrassing. But a shocking wicket. Not fit for a purpose (although I know it's frowned upon to criticise any pitches on AVFTT).
 
Macseasider said:
Embarrassing. But a shocking wicket. Not fit for a purpose (although I know it's frowned upon to criticise any pitches on AVFTT).
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It might surprise you Mac but after the last test match debacle when everyone on here blamed the pitch (less me) Root went on record saying it wasn’t the pitch that cost them such a heavy defeat but was down to poor batting.
Granted that many wickets should not tumble in what is not yet 2 days of a test match but the Indian spinners are just too hot for our batsmen to cope with Pope was a classical example completely read wrongly the line of the ball Bairstow another one.
 
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Jaffa_The_Hut said:
It might surprise you Mac but after the last test match debacle when everyone on here blamed the pitch (less me) Root went on record saying it wasn’t the pitch that cost them such a heavy defeat but was down to poor batting.
Granted that many wickets should tumble in what is not yet 2 days of a test match but the Indian spinners are just too hot for our batsmen to cope with.
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It's a combination of shit decision making with the bat and the pitch being hugely inconsistent. Most of our wickets have come from straight deliveries but when the new ball is jagging 70° from 3 of the 6 deliveries and with alarmingly varying bounce it's not surprising.

On that pitch it wouldn't matter what format of the game is played on it. You'd do well to score a collective ton.
 
The ICC should put their foot down to ensure Test Match pitches are not breaking up or covered with grass to ensure that there is an equal contest between bat and ball at least for the first three days. They won't because cricket is ruled by the big three England, Australia and India and they get pretty much what they want, at least when playing at home.
 
I’m not sure the third umpires wrong again there.reckon he got an edge on it. Not that it matters now.
 
Was that a bit dodgy. Flat line when passing the bat? Two different spikes> First for the bat.
 
The issue here with DRS is that it HAS to show the umpire was wrong.

It was debatable, therefore you go with the umpire!
 
As much as a butchering as this is, I'm really enjoying the fantastic skill of the Indian bowlers...and why are the England batsmen wearing helmets? Would be less of an impairment if they had total vision.

EDIT: All out...
 
Fook me just nipped in the kitchen to make a quick brew/sandwich and it’s all over. 😮
Strauss talking out of his bum about us having half a chance seriously what planet is he on? 😂
 
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Scaramanga said:
Graham Thorpe was an excellent player of spin and he is the batting coach. Is he yesterday’s man ? Maybe time to bring in a new batting coach that understands the modern game. Just a thought 🤷🏻‍♂️
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Oh, hang on its not the wicket, which is as dry as a bone, its not the high class bowling or the indifferent batting, its the coaches fault. Shall we blame Trott, who is also out there as coach and was also a great player of spin, as well?
 
If this had been a county match in England, the home side would have been docked points for a poor pitch.
Here the supposedly best test side in the world are playing on/in a sandpit. It's piss poor.
Yes we're losing the game due mostly to the inept batting performance in the first innings, but surely questions should be asked when 17 wickets fall in 2 sessions!!
 
Defending 49 and you go and give away 4 byes. 🙄
The umpires are both having some treatment I believe during the lunch break as complaining about aching arms. 😂
 
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