Opening bats need to bat too long - that's their job
It's not all about quick runs but to take the shine off the new ball , wearing down the bowlers - so that the middle order can cash in with runs. IMO
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[Cricket] England v Pakistan: 1st Test
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Opening bats need to bat too long - that's their job
It's not all about quick runs but to take the shine off the new ball , wearing down the bowlers - so that the middle order can cash in with runs. IMO
banjo
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Won’t have to worry about Stokes. Out for the rest of the series.
Cadiz Seagull
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Scoffers
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https://www.ecb.co.uk/england/men/news/1750548/official-statement-ben-stokes
Ben Stokes ruled out for the series due to family reasons
Ben Stokes ruled out for the series due to family reasons