That's because they are not doing Test cricket batting. Leave anything wide, make the bowlers bowl at the stumps, then pick them off. 2 days of that and the Aussies will be well pissed off - Johnson will explode for a start.
I actually meant the team to bat for 2 days, but if Cook can then that will do! He MUST win the toss.
We have to play Finn surely - try and knock their teeth out for a change.
They seem to have forgotten the art of Test cricket batting. Make the bowlers bowl at the stumps, then pick them off. They know how to do it, especially Cook, as he has done that many, many times before. Next test, Cook needs to win the toss and then do exactly this - bat for 2 days and piss the...
If there is one man that is mentally strong enough to bounce back it is Cook - get rid as captain though. One of the best batsmen we have had for years. Agree with KP and Trott. Prior - not so sure, don't think there is anyone better at the moment. Same with Cook really.
Anyway, England 247-6...