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Loading ...I would suggest that one thing England have got out of this series is an all-rounder - Geraint Jones. We knew he was a good #7 bat, but we didn’t know that his keeping was Test class. We do now. Pity David Graveney didn’t take his chance when on the radio during the tea interval to put his hand up and say: “you were right, Dunc, and I was wrong.”
Debacle allows Trescothick into form
By Will 4 years ago, at the start of June Add your comment below
What a debacle. Bowled out for 104, in 48 overs, then concede 269 and take only 3 wickets. It’s hard to see how it could have gone any worse for Bangladesh. The promise Mortaza showed early on was eclipsed by Vaughan - his little gem of 40-odd was just the tonic Trescothick needed to kick start his innings. Once he’d reached 100, he went beserk - hardly scoring a single in-between making 100 and, another, 150.
In the last game (”Test”), I wondered what England could take out of this game. And I’m still wondering. The only things I can think of is, perhaps - just perhaps - the top 3 or 4 batsmen’s feet might be moving a bit better by the time Australia arrive. And for Steve Harmison to pick up a few wickets will have done his confidence some good.
All in all, it’s an embarassing situation and Bangladeshi cricket must be wondering why on earth the ICC ever allowed them to play this level of cricket. It’s doing them so much harm, I can’t imagine them ever beating a quality cricket side. The youngsters, in particular, will feel scarred and worthless - what sort of education is this for them?
I hope England declare overnight and spare the ‘deshis no more than one more day of this.
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3 Responses to “Debacle allows Trescothick into form”
June 3rd, 2005 at 9.27 pm
June 3rd, 2005 at 10.48 pm
This mis-match of a series could be doing England a favour in relation to the forthcoming Ashes series.
If you recall during the last Ashes summer, England were bowled out by a rampant Pakistan team on the final afternoon and not only sustained a confidence draining defeat but a few injuries along the way.
They never recovered and lost their way.
As things stand the current series is too one sided for words but in the long term, may be just what is needed for England to compete against the Aussies.
No need for tough competition this close too the Ashes, after all, the winter tour of South Africa was gruelling enough.
Let England breeze thru this and keep fresh and confident for the harder matches to come.
June 4th, 2005 at 7.17 pm
Interesting points. Innocent, I do agree about Jones - his keeping has improved (thanks to the maestro, Jack Russell), but today he made several mistakes. He can’t afford to make *any* in The Ashes (that said, Gilchrist isn’t called Clanger for no reason!)
Draconian: I hope you’re right 
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