I agree it's not a great watch but spin bowling and the ability to play spin

Is as much a part of the game as seam. Will be great for their development if players like Stokes (who on the face of it is not a player whose technique looks suited to patient innings against spinners) can come through this and guide us to a winning position. Excellent warm up for the India series as well.

Need another hundred or so and will be in a decent position.

Root getting himself out cheaply is becoming a bit of an issue though. Needs to play himself in a bit more before going for some of these shots.

Posted By: Jim, Oct 22, 09:33:01