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All over .... Win ugly with a very close finish and in the face of adversity, sign of a decent team?

I haven't seen the clip .... The proposed law changes for 2017 are considering a change to run out where a player has made his ground [e.g. diving in] but then has something in the air at the moment the wicket is broken - currently this is [harshly] out but MAY be changed in Oct 2017.

The importance of having bowlers that can bat is turning out to be the deciding factor .... Gone are the days where just being a good / exceptional bowler will get you in the team - Topley "rested" today for a very good reason?

Only PARTLY !! I can't take all the credit .....

Yeah, I know. But I'm a performance / elite cricket coach so no matter what happens in the first half, the team talk and mental approach cannot be allowed to be negative or defeatist.

Home leg in 2006: http://www.midsussextimes.co.uk/news/afghan-cricketers-play-at-ditchling-1-677082 Return match in Kabul: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/afghanistan/5257632/English-village-cricket-team-plays-in-Kabul.html

If ever the saying "it's a game of two halves" were appropriate, it fits for cricket. Several above have written off England before the first half has ended - cricket has a habit of throwing up the unexpected. Always best to say nowt until the fat lady sings ... especially when cricket is...

Anyone remember the Afgans playing Ditchling CC a few years back?