Originally Posted by
Hilts
It was a fantastic win. Probably the most incredible match and innings in Test history.
It shouldn't paper over what is a poor batting line up that was bowled out for 67 and that score isnt a one off.
There is a case for dropping all the batsmen bar Root and Stokes.
If Stokes hadnt performed a miracle then Bairstows loose shot and Root again failing to convert a 50 to a century would have been highlighted rather than valuable knocks.
Burns Woakes and Denly look found out by the short ball. Roy looks a walking wicket. Bairstow definitely has a technique issue at Test level but is probably the 3rd best batsmen. Buttlers record isnt good enough.
They have to bring in 2 new additions. Id have made 4 if the Ashes had gone.