![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Stokes says winless England are in 'perfect situation' He has also mainly batted either there or No.6 in his 11 previous Tests. Unless England re-jig the balance of their XI with an extra bowler, Lawrence appears certain to play though it remains to be seen whether he will slot into the first-drop slot vacated by Pope.įormer captain Root has batted there before but was coy when asked on Tuesday whether he might move up from the No.4 spot he prefers, saying: "It's not my call anymore, thankfully."īut Lawrence's 491 runs at 44.63 for Essex in Division One of the County Championship this season, including the 152 in his most recent match last month, have all come at No.4. "It will be a big loss, he's been an integral part of this team and will be for many years to come." Ben (Stokes) gains a huge amount from having him as vice-captain. "He'll be a big miss for us, he's a hell of a player and he's a great mind to have in the group as well. The more responsibility we've given him, the more we've gotten out of him as a player and as a leader within the group. "He's stepped up as vice-captain of this team. ![]() "It's a big blow, Ollie's been phenomenal for us the last 18 months," Root said of his middle-order partner who battled through his injury to score 42 in England’s first innings at Lord’s. Carey handed song-master role as PM has say on stumping ![]()
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