England vs West Indies 2020, 2nd Test, Day 1 – Twitter Reactions
Published - 17 Jul 2020, 02:06 AM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 09:48 AM
England, on the back of a dodged 126-run-stand [off 309 balls] between Dom Sibley [86* off 253 balls] and Ben Stokes [59* off 159 balls], have asserted themselves into a position of strength, finishing the day at 3-207 on what was an attritional day of Test match cricket.
Earlier, West Indies skipper won the toss and on a wet day in Manchester decided to put the English team in. West Indies retained the same team that beat England by four wickets at Southampton.
England, on the other hand, were jolted even before the match had commenced when it emerged that Jofra Archer breached the bio-secure protocols and had to be dropped from the Test. England opted to drop Joe Denly and replaced the three premium fast bowlers in James Anderson, Mark Wood, and Jofra Archer with Stuart Broad, Chris Woakes, and Sam Curran.
Joe Root and Dom Sibley then proceeded to stitch a 52-run-stand for the 3rd wicket and with Shannon Gabriel hobbling off the ground due to injury, it presented a great opportunity for the pair to stick a long partnership.
Alzarri Joseph to Joe root
Inns: 6
Runs: 73
Balls: 121
Dismissals: 4
Avg: 18.3
SR: 60.3
Boundary %: 65.70
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But Alzarri Jospeph once again proved to be the nemesis for the England captain. Joseph went on to dismiss Root for a record fourth time since the start of 2019 when he induced Root to go for a wild drive outside the off-stump, giving a simple catch to skipper Holder in the slip-cordon.
Also Read: Watch: Alzarri Joseph Gets Joe Root For The Fourth Time In The Last Five Innings
Gritty Dom Sibley and disciplined Ben Stokes grind the West Indies in the dust to help England take a position of ascendency
Sibley and Stokes started the post-Tea session from where they had left as England maintained a watchful approach. Sibley, who showed remarkable patience throughout the day, finally got to his second half-century of the series, after having spent 218 minutes at the crease.
With the partnership threatening to take the game away from the visitors, Holder brought Shannon Gabriel back into the attack and the move very nearly paid dividends when he induced a rare bad shot from Sibley [68] but for the skipper’s dropped catch at second slip.
The dropped chance was a microcosm of what was a lackluster day for the West Indies as far as discipline is concerned. And, post that the, we saw a lot more of it, as several lapses in the field followed.
Stokes went on to compile a 119-ball 50 and Sibley continued to grind the Windies attack. And, he, along with Dom Sibley, complied the longest 4th wicket-stand for the home side [in terms of ball faced] since December 2012 in Nagpur at Stumps on Day 01.
Also Read: Joe Root Reckons That Writing Off Stuart Broad and James Anderson Will Be ‘Stupid’
Here’s a look at how Twitter reacted after England vs West Indies 2nd Test, Day 01:
Proper day of Test Cricket …
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) J<!---->u<!---->l<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->6<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0
England close on 207 for 3. Their day, especially after the Archer madness and 29 for 2. Sibley 86*, Stokes 59*.
— Lawrence Booth (@the_topspin) J<!---->u<!---->l<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->6<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0
In the 1st session I noticed a few balls didn’t even carry to the keeper off fast bowlers indicating a lot of dampness in the pitch.
Smart move by @<!---->J<!---->a<!---->s<!---->e<!---->h<!---->o<!---->l<!---->d<!---->e<!---->r<!---->9<!---->8 to bring on a spinner on such a track where the odd ball may grip and the other may go straight. #<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->W<!---->I— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) J<!---->u<!---->l<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->6<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0
Noooo man Jase!!! Holder puts down Sibley in the slips#<!---->W<!---->I<!---->R<!---->e<!---->a<!---->d<!---->y #<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->W<!---->I #<!---->M<!---->e<!---->n<!---->I<!---->n<!---->M<!---->a<!---->r<!---->o<!---->o<!---->n p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->H<!---->h<!---->U<!---->O<!---->Q<!---->n<!---->q<!---->V<!---->6<!---->6
— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) J<!---->u<!---->l<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->6<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0
Dom Sibley's unorthodox stance seems to make it easier for him to work square of the wicket. Just 40 of his 435 runs in Test cricket have come in the traditional 'V', but averaging just under 40, he won't mind where he gets them. #<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->W<!---->I p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->0<!---->N<!---->v<!---->m<!---->a<!---->5<!---->9<!---->i<!---->X<!---->l
— The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst) J<!---->u<!---->l<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->6<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0
Marks out of 6️⃣ for this shot?#<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->W<!---->Ip<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->w<!---->l<!---->L<!---->1<!---->D<!---->z<!---->c<!---->k<!---->w<!---->t
— ICC (@ICC) J<!---->u<!---->l<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->6<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0
Young Dominic Sibley showing pluck & application in England’s fightback. Strike rate could have been more enterprising, but not without to his side. Big hurdle for WI though is @<!---->b<!---->e<!---->n<!---->s<!---->t<!---->o<!---->k<!---->e<!---->s<!---->3<!---->8, probably world’s best cricketer currently. He’s still in the middle
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) J<!---->u<!---->l<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->6<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0
Alastair Cook, Former England captain on TMS:
"We'd all like to see a few more shots but Dom Sibley is doing a fantastic job for England. It's been a difficult day for batting."
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? Follow: h<!---->t<!---->t<!---->p<!---->s<!---->:<!---->/<!---->/<!---->t<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->/<!---->T<!---->l<!---->6<!---->R<!---->5<!---->b<!---->Q<!---->q<!---->1<!---->5#<!---->b<!---->b<!---->c<!---->c<!---->r<!---->i<!---->c<!---->k<!---->e<!---->t p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->A<!---->i<!---->Q<!---->u<!---->f<!---->r<!---->x<!---->i<!---->O<!---->5— Test Match Special (@bbctms) J<!---->u<!---->l<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->6<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0
Dom Sibley has batted for at least 75 balls in eight of his last nine Test innings.
Digging in.#<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->W<!---->I p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->n<!---->P<!---->x<!---->v<!---->7<!---->u<!---->K<!---->R<!---->r<!---->4
— Wisden (@WisdenCricket) J<!---->u<!---->l<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->6<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0
When you watch Sibley batting slow and no one taunting him in Press conference. #<!---->E<!---->n<!---->g<!---->v<!---->W<!---->I p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->J<!---->L<!---->h<!---->R<!---->c<!---->m<!---->T<!---->D<!---->k<!---->r
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) J<!---->u<!---->l<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->6<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0
To fully understand how irresponsible Jofra Archer's actions were: if this revelation happened after the toss happened, the whole Test match would've likely been cancelled. #<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->W<!---->I
— Sreshth Shah (@sreshthx) J<!---->u<!---->l<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->6<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0
Roston Chase ka black magic on England 🙂
— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) J<!---->u<!---->l<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->6<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0
Dom Sibley's unorthodox stance seems to make it easier for him to work square of the wicket. Just 40 of his 435 runs in Test cricket have come in the traditional 'V', but averaging just under 40, he won't mind where he gets them. #<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->W<!---->I p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->0<!---->N<!---->v<!---->m<!---->a<!---->5<!---->9<!---->i<!---->X<!---->l
— The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst) J<!---->u<!---->l<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->6<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0
How impressive have the WI bowlers been so far in the series,testing line and length,massive wicket that! #<!---->R<!---->o<!---->o<!---->t #<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->W<!---->I
— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) J<!---->u<!---->l<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->6<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0
Since the start of 2019, Alzarri Joseph has dismissed Joe Root more often in Test cricket (four times) than anyone else.#<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->W<!---->Ip<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->E<!---->i<!---->M<!---->U<!---->s<!---->7<!---->s<!---->2<!---->3<!---->1
— Wisden (@WisdenCricket) J<!---->u<!---->l<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->6<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0
Alzarri Joseph dismissed Joe Root three times for under 15 in the West Indies last year – interesting to see if he comes on to attack Root
— Tim Wigmore (@timwig) J<!---->u<!---->l<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->6<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0
West Indies' Test all-rounders (among spinners)
(Excluding Sobers)
1000 runs + 50 wickets
– Carl Hooper 5762+114
– Chris Gayle 7215+73
– Roston Chase 1779+62*#<!---->E<!---->n<!---->g<!---->v<!---->W<!---->I #<!---->E<!---->n<!---->g<!---->v<!---->s<!---->W<!---->I— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) J<!---->u<!---->l<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->6<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0
England batsmen whenever they face Roston Chase #<!---->E<!---->n<!---->g<!---->v<!---->W<!---->I p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->9<!---->H<!---->p<!---->g<!---->e<!---->i<!---->x<!---->2<!---->R<!---->z
— Vithushan Ehantharajah (@Vitu_E) J<!---->u<!---->l<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->1<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0
Roston Chase
Roston Chase v England p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->k<!---->z<!---->2<!---->E<!---->D<!---->b<!---->G<!---->6<!---->N<!---->z
— Ryan Elliott (@RyanEJourno) J<!---->u<!---->l<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->6<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0
Watching Roston Chase against England you wonder how they'd play Rahkeem Cornwall
— Tim Wigmore (@timwig) J<!---->u<!---->l<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->6<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0
Roston Chase Test bowling average:
v England – 32.11
v Everyone Else – 45.3129% of his Test wickets have come against England. #<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->W<!---->I
— The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst) J<!---->u<!---->l<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->6<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0
England seem to be confusing Roston Chase with this guy…. #<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->s<!---->W<!---->I p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->D<!---->4<!---->Z<!---->i<!---->X<!---->X<!---->j<!---->6<!---->X<!---->a
— 3 Balls (@3ballssport) J<!---->u<!---->l<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->6<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0
Lack of Responsibility towards your fellow players/officials/staff and also, towards the game of cricket. h<!---->t<!---->t<!---->p<!---->s<!---->:<!---->/<!---->/<!---->t<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->/<!---->p<!---->b<!---->s<!---->J<!---->L<!---->P<!---->J<!---->v<!---->A<!---->D
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) J<!---->u<!---->l<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->6<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0
Of all the reasons for being dropped for a test match, breach of bio-security protocol has to be the most unique. #<!---->J<!---->o<!---->f<!---->r<!---->a<!---->A<!---->r<!---->c<!---->h<!---->e<!---->r
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) J<!---->u<!---->l<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->6<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0
What !!!! It’s the invidual who needs to look after himself …. Everyone else stuck to the rules …. h<!---->t<!---->t<!---->p<!---->s<!---->:<!---->/<!---->/<!---->t<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->/<!---->w<!---->N<!---->8<!---->E<!---->a<!---->S<!---->k<!---->E<!---->F<!---->K
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) J<!---->u<!---->l<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->6<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0
Michael Holding , asked if he had sympathy for Jofra Archer because of the sacrifice involved in staying in the bio-sphere: “None, none at all. Sacrifice? Nelson Mandela being locked up for 27 years for doing nothing . That’s sacrifice”
— Mark Austin (@markaustintv) J<!---->u<!---->l<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->6<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0
Thank goodness cricket is back… ? #<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->W<!---->I p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->5<!---->l<!---->z<!---->Q<!---->n<!---->h<!---->9<!---->A<!---->n<!---->3
— Marizanne Kapp (@kappie777) J<!---->u<!---->l<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->6<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0
There really is a Jofra Archer tweet for every situation. The man predicts the future. p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->A<!---->Q<!---->a<!---->C<!---->p<!---->F<!---->q<!---->8<!---->T<!---->0
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) J<!---->u<!---->l<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->6<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0
Really poor from Jofra. Will put the whole team's planning under threat. h<!---->t<!---->t<!---->p<!---->s<!---->:<!---->/<!---->/<!---->t<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->/<!---->o<!---->A<!---->s<!---->h<!---->Z<!---->U<!---->f<!---->y<!---->B<!---->s
— Matt (@CrickHQ) J<!---->u<!---->l<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->6<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0
Sentences you don't expect from cricketers:
"I want to sincerely apologise to everyone in the bio-secure bubble"
Shame because he was brilliant in that second innings. h<!---->t<!---->t<!---->p<!---->s<!---->:<!---->/<!---->/<!---->t<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->/<!---->f<!---->t<!---->z<!---->V<!---->j<!---->v<!---->h<!---->1<!---->h<!---->l
— Max Rushden ? (@maxrushden) J<!---->u<!---->l<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->6<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0
https://twitter.com/benjonescricket/status/1283659438143012864?s=19
Beyond stupid of him, but why nobody asking how England Cricket allowed this to happen. They are equally as responsible as they have a duty of care to all involved. h<!---->t<!---->t<!---->p<!---->s<!---->:<!---->/<!---->/<!---->t<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->/<!---->X<!---->c<!---->u<!---->V<!---->R<!---->z<!---->P<!---->G<!---->C<!---->c
— Chris Marshall (@MarshallCAJ3107) J<!---->u<!---->l<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->6<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0
England have managed to accidentally drop all three of their main pace attack for the 2nd test. h<!---->t<!---->t<!---->p<!---->s<!---->:<!---->/<!---->/<!---->t<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->/<!---->B<!---->Q<!---->h<!---->w<!---->U<!---->1<!---->8<!---->P<!---->U<!---->J
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