I can forgive Rogers' dismissal because it would've knocked out the off stump if it held it's line, then it moved so late. He had no time to adjust and he had to play at it. It was a jaffa that would've seen most batsmen walk.
As for these lazy swipes to a ball starting 6 inches outside off and only moving away, it's inexcusable.
for me the big issue is.. well..
Remember Steve Waugh, in the windies early 90s - faced that brutal barrage for near on 30 mins... took body hit after body hit, just stared them down and said, that all you have? I will protect my wicket like i am protecting my country from invasion... playing for my country is the greatest honour.
Justin langer on debut.. similar... took god knows how many body hits... didnt relent, didnt waver..
Can you honeslty name a player in our line up at present that could or would do this?
They just play a get out shot... and put their feet up in the room, have a little chuckle.. then collect their pay cheque like normal.
Wheres the pride in the badge??? this is test cricket.. it means something!! not just another pay cheque inbetween IPL and BBL.
It disgusts me. No respect for your wicket or your badge.
How long since we have seen a player tough through a barrage of body shots or hoop? It never happens... gets too hard they just play a get out shot.
look at this... 3 for not many... need somebody to stand up - might not have had the most skill but god he had heart.
wheres our version now? nowhere to be found.