I wasn’t very impressed at all with England’s top order. Denly’s main reason for being there is his ability to dull the new ball and the two youngsters have a way to go before they can be deemed competent at this level.
Rory Burns makes me physically ill when watching him bat, comes across the ball way too often to be consistently successful at test level. The way Gabriel worked him over was a delight to watch, drawing him across further and further before nailing the yorker. Couldn’t believe it wasn’t given in real time!
I don't know enough about Crawley or Sibley , Pope looks a talent.
I thought Chanderpaul looked awkward , Burns has taken it to the next level , just looks like his head or neck will twist off.
They never really found a opener when Strauss left , let alone Cook as well.
Surely Bairstow is a better option than Denly though.
Have you seen much of Dan Lawrence ? more middle order I think.
I assume Root would come in for Crawley.
What ever happened to Hameed ?