O/T:- 1st test India v England

[Elite_Pie]

What’s that bud?

As disappointing as this test series has been I am more optimistic of a better showing in the shorter formats.

Looks like all we needed was a white ball.

[Notts78]

Looks like all we needed was a white ball.

I will make a comment in a couple of games time. After all we went 1 up in the tests

[Elite_Pie]

I will make a comment in a couple of games time. After all we went 1 up in the tests

That's true, but in the 5 day game spin was absolutely crucial and we were a distant second best. I think pace will be more important in the shorter formats, and I think we have the advantage over India in that department.

[Notts78]

That's true, but in the 5 day game spin was absolutely crucial and we were a distant second best. I think pace will be more important in the shorter formats, and I think we have the advantage over India in that department.

I think you are right. I also think the T20 batting line up just goes full pelt and it’s a real strength that it’s very dynamic and powerful. No one bats an eye lid if you score 20 off 12 balls and get out.

[Elite_Pie]

165 is a disappointing target to set after some of the positions we were in. We'll have to bowl well to win this one.

[Notts78]

165 is a disappointing target to set after some of the positions we were in. We'll have to bowl well to win this one.

Which we didn’t. India showed us how to bowl on it.