I was not shocked that we lost the 2nd test to India but I was shocked at the way we lost.
Back to basics. We lost comprehensively in the 1st test. Our batting was not up to speed and our bowlers lacked bite. The selections for the second test which we had to win simply did not make sense.
Making the sweep your main attacking stroke when the ball is not bouncing makes the shot very risky for little reward. All of our batsmen looked at sea when batting. In essence we only scored well when we had luck.
You really are stretching it when two of your bowler have only played one test between them.
The best thing about the tests thus far is that the bowlers are on top. Test cricket is far better to watch when a wicket can occur at any time! It was the same in New Zealand.
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