D. Cherny:
'Nathan Lyon's quip in a BBC interview published this week that Australia would have won the series 4-0 had he not pinged a calf in the Lord's outfield is not a high point in cricketing humility...
But he also has a reasonable case to make.
...
Murphy bowled nervously at Leeds...
But the Victorian also had Ben Stokes dropped twice (once by Starc and one caught and bowled chance) in the 50s during the first innings. Stokes went on to make 80. It might have been the difference.
...
Lyon might well have made the difference, but it is easy to forget England played the entire series without its first-choice spinner Jack Leach.'
(The Australian)
Injuries [Maxwell, Head.]
Re: Injuries [Maxwell, Head.]
Stokes tore his hamstring playing domestic Slogathon and missed the whole Eng. v. SL Test series.
Media said he'd lost 8-10 kg to ease the stress on his bung knee. Good idea! Gotta say, if Stokes had 10kg of flab to lose, FTB Smith must have at least 25-30kg of flab he should lose. Would ease stress on his bung back.
Media said he'd lost 8-10 kg to ease the stress on his bung knee. Good idea! Gotta say, if Stokes had 10kg of flab to lose, FTB Smith must have at least 25-30kg of flab he should lose. Would ease stress on his bung back.