Quote Originally Posted by Pedro de la Rosa View Post
It's easy to criticise but Beefy and Nas were on yesterday saying you don't really bowl in the nets, or at least push yourself. They were desperate for him to play, with good reason but it's a shame he's pulled up so early. Could be series defining.
Its right you don't really go all out in the nets, but how else could he prove fitness before hand, they couldn't replicate the situation. I would have imagined that the medical would have gone through all the processes and scans before hand, but there was still a weakness there.

Being a bowler down and with the release of pressure and the added tiredness of the remaining bowlers has in this moment let Australia get to a higher score than they should have done. In a venue that England generally win at, they are at a sure disadvantage now.