http://www.senore.com/Cricket/David-Lloyd-c53058 reckons Lord’s pitch to play a decisive role - Cricket News Update
Former England batsman and current commentator, David Lloyd, believes that the pitch will play a central role in deciding the outcome of the series when England and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757 face each other in the final Test at Lord’s, starting from Aug 16.
Lord’s has produced a mix of results in recent past with 7 of its last 15 Test matches ending in draws. The home side can ill-afford a stale mate, considering that lost the opening Test by an innings and 12 runs.
Any unfavourable outing would not only mean that England will lose their first home series in 4 years, but they will also be forced to relinquish their Test supremacy.
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The former left-handed batsman said that despite a high number of draws, the wicket at Lord’s has consistently produced positive results in the pashttp://www.senore.com/Cricket/Thomas-George-Burrows-c93472 - the home side hasn’t lost a Test at the ‘home of cricket’ since their Ashes defeat in 2005.
“The big poser is what sort of pitch England would prefer in a must-win game? People think of draws at Lord’s but there have been positive results in recent years,” the former batsman said.
The 65-year-old wants the English side to get back to their trusted formula of three paceman, which is backed by the spin of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ST-Finn-c2566 after the spinner looked out of sorts at the Oval.
However, the move fired-back as Finn failed to make an impression at Headingley and proved to be the most expensive bowler, conceding 173 runs for 2 wickets at a shocking average of 86.50
“I expect http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Lancashire-c806 captain concluded.
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