It comes down to the first innings when you have to put on a big score and put some pressure on the opposition. We need to apply a lot more pressure in Mumbai. |
It could be a risk to play him but that is a decision we have to make; sometimes an injury risk is also a risk as to whether they will perform or not. It is not easy being a selector. |
It could be a risk to play him but that is a decision we have to make. Sometimes an injury risk is also a risk as to whether they will perform or not. It isn't easy being a selector. |
It has got to be worrying when you lose someone like Marcus who is a world-class international opener and has experience of playing here last time. |
It is a concern, as captain he has done well for us and he is a major player. We have always had this worry that in the future he might not be fit. |
It is asking a lot to send them in against India and players who play spin-bowling very well. |
It is difficult for them. People are not like machines; you cannot tell them 'new wicket, new conditions, get out there and perform'. |
It is going to take a lot of hard work to bowl them out but we still believe we can go out there tomorrow and do the job. I'd rather be in our changing-room than in theirs at this stage. |
It was not the ideal preparation going into the series. But the morale of the team is very good. The developments have given chances to some new players (to rise to the occasion). You never know what these changes can do. |
It would be nice to go through the series with the same 11 players. I'll be discussing the matter with the other selectors, but I'm not going to say what we'll do. |
It's a big blow to us. I think it's about 28 Tests he's played on the trot for us and with the loss of other experienced players, it leaves a big hole. |
It's a huge amount of work that he's got to do and he's done very well with a very inexperienced side. There's only one person over 30. |
It's a nice surprise and feeling to begin with a win. Our players shaped up well and we did a good job of adapting to the conditions. |
It's an effective shot and we see a lot of sides do it. At the end of the day you have got to be selective. |
It's good news. I got it through on the phone this morning by text. |