http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013 vs West Indies – 2nd Test – Match Preview
After starting the home summer with a win against the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760, England will now aim to seal the series as they take on the tourists in the second Test, scheduled to start today, May 25, 2012, at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.
All fell to place for the no.1 ranked team, following a dismal start to 2012. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/AN-Cook-c1026 also proved their mettles with a match-winning partnership in the second
innings.
The bowlers adhered to a routine approach with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SCJ-Broad-c2465, showing his prowess with an impressive 10-wicket haul.
Arguably, the home side remain formidable on their backyard, and will be favourites to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the series. The win at Lord’s has given them the cushion from which they can now go on and dominate their opponents, and devise a certain
game plan to counter the threat of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/S-Chanderpaul-c2390, whom they managed to dismiss just once in the first Test.
While there is little to tinker, England will ideally be thinking to bring in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/TT-Bresnan-c2711 had little luck in the opening game and claimed just one wicket but still remains an integral
part – both as a sidekick to Anderson and Broad, along with a handy no.8 batter.
Jonny Bairstow’s maiden appearance did not turn out as planned but he is expected to slot in at no.6, allowing him to prove his worth to the national team. The hosts have an impressive record at Trent Bridge – the last time they played here, against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750,
they won the match by 319 runs.
For the Windies, it was another battling effort which ultimately ended in another defeat. At home against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746, they dominated the first couple of days of the Test matches before relinquishing their dominancy in the final stages, while in the first
Test against England, they were outplayed in the early parts before fighting back on Day 3 and 4 – but it remained a little too late.
Their fighting spirit is evident but they need stability, especially at the top. Former cricketer http://www.senore.com/Cricket/CH-Gayle-c1221 and
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RR-Sarwan-c2371, back in the team.
While Gayle has made himself available, he is unlikely to be a part of the remainder of the Test series, and his absence will be felt, once again. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Kirk-Anton-Edwards-c71510 comprise the top-order but will definitely be seen as easy picks
for the likes of Anderson. However, the management is likely to http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DM-Bravo-c1386 and Chanderpaul.
The bowling reshuffle will be in place after Shannon Gabriel was sent home due to injury. Spinner, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/S-Shillingford-c2397, who sat out the last game in favour of four seamers, is likely to be drafted in, while there will be a last minute call on whether to pick
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Fidel-Henderson-Edwards-c57010 – the former holding an edge.
The weather is expected to remain clear throughout the duration of the Test but the question remains whether the tourists can last that length. The Trent Bridge offers plenty of swing – a scenario more flourishing for the hosts.
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