Personally I'd do 10 overs max after lunch.
This batting line up, when you take Smith out, has struggled, that goes back to the last series as well.
We've probably got enough to not lose already, take another 10 overs off them and we definitely have, regardless of how many we get in that time.
I genuinely think we've got a real chance here. Psychology that dressing room knows that they rely on Smith, he bails them out time after time. How will they cope mentally knowing he won't bat? If the openers fail again I think we'll skittle them.
Posted By: megson on August 18th 2019 at 13:56:50
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- So what do we think declaration wise then? 230 ahead and give ourselves 40 overs at them? (n/m) (Other Sports) - Jim, Aug 18, 13:39:40
- Looks like they're giving it a go. (Other Sports) - Huge Small, Aug 18, 14:45:05
- Slightly less runs,only 5 or so,and maybe 42/3 overs.you've (Other Sports) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Aug 18, 13:57:28
- I feel he won’t want to risk any chance of a loss though. Psychologically they will know (Other Sports) - Jim, Aug 18, 14:10:27
- Personally I'd do 10 overs max after lunch. (Other Sports) - megson, Aug 18, 13:56:50
- Just wonder if Root will be aggressive enough to do so. No Smith to bat. (n/m) (Other Sports) - DrDublin, Aug 18, 13:54:14
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