It's one of those where it isn't absolutely black and white
But they key is that you always want to be bowling last on a pitch and that means batting first of course... unless the pitch is an absolute nightmare at the start and you think you'll pick up a load of wickets.
It's about weighing up the options and on this pitch, batting first still makes sense.
Posted By: norway on November 23rd 2017 at 13:40:36
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- It's one of those where it isn't absolutely black and white (Other Sports) - norway, Nov 23, 13:40:36
- Bat first at the Gabba. I don't think an England captain will ever not bat first there (Other Sports) - megson, Nov 23, 13:32:44
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- The most cowardly toss decision in history! (n/m) (Other Sports) - norway, Nov 23, 13:42:19
- I hate not being able to watch this. F**K BT Sport. C**ts. (n/m) (Other Sports) - Jim, Nov 23, 13:33:34
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- Heheh,poor old Nasser! (n/m) (Other Sports) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Nov 23, 13:34:54
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