Quote Originally Posted by chrisp_1927 View Post
We've already dropped 8 guaranteed points with the declaration against Northants. Here we've gambled 8 points , plus a potential 5 batting bonus points in the hope of taking 16. There is no real payoff. Just Maynard's demented vision of making the team 'prove themselves'
Have to disagree and go with Elwood on this. We're not going to catch Yorks or Lancs by settling for cautious draws. I also believe we are not going to improve as a team by being totally risk averse.