Test Match Batting

[charliesteve]

Am I the only one to think that Bairstow should have helped Root to a century when he reached his own 50. I respected him until now.

[FatticusInch]

The way that England have had a propensity for a middle order collapse I doubt Root would have even mentioned it.
Rotating the strike is not really an option in Test cricket, just knock ‘em off when the opportunity arises, no time to dither.

[Ellipsis]

Root did not seem upset ...

[FatticusInch]

Furthermore, don’t forget that Root isn’t the captain any more(not that he’s have made an issue of it) it’s Stokes.

[charliesteve]

When Bairstow reached 50 England needed 30 to win and Root was on 80. Still think Bairstow was selfish.

[melv16]

Just a reminder that 2 Yorkshiremen get England out of the mire again:-)....not that I'm biased:-)

[Ellipsis]

> Am I the only one to think that

Yes, I think you are, especially compared to the team themselves.

Root had lots of opportunity to score at a higher rate before Bairstow came in, and even after. What you're asking for is for Bairstow to adjust his style, puttyhis wicket at risk, so that Root could achieve a disproportionate share of the total. I don't think that's really on. It's a team game, and the most important thing is that the team won, with each of the individual team members playing their respective part.

[Ellipsis]

putting his*

[melv16]

Both get double scores on their averages as they were both not out.

[charliesteve]

Have taken it all on board and the main thing is that England won as has been stated. I will keep searching for someone with the same opinion as me though. In th pub somewhere.

[choux]

That may take a while, charlie. Hope you have eaten.

[melv16]

With only 10 runs needed to win, Root blocked the last ball of the over to leave Bairstow on strike. He knocked a 4, then a 6 to win the match.

[melv16]

Which county do Root and Bairstow come from? :-)

[charliesteve]

Play for Yorkshire but where they are from I am unsure.

[jno]

they both did pretty well today.

[MWG14]

Root was born in Sheffield, Bairstow in Bradford.