Yes, there’s a perception that it is batsman Johnny or wk specialist Foakes.
That is not a fair reflection of Foakes’ batting talents or his record.
Given how Bairstow batted in this test, I would probably prefer Foakes’ more measured approach in the middle order.
[although we saw at edgbaston...
It’s too tempting to play bairstow at wk as it buys you a bonus specialist batsman.
not such a great plan when he spills a load.
and he was walking wicket from the off today.
The obvious replacement is foakes , although word is he has also spilled a few for Surrey this season.
i would play...
That’s it though isn’t it. That’s the frustration.
We have made many more mistakes than them, including elementary ones and self-inflicted ones.
Take these out, or at least reduce them, and we win both tests.
So essentially we will lose the ashes because we have been sloppy.
There’s nothing...