njd19634 t1_jacxt9y wrote on February 28, 2023 at 3:22 PM

Reply to comment by 5m1tm in New Zealand defeat England by 1 run in the 2nd Test Match at Wellington by IntoThePeople

Yeah I understand the part of protecting the tailenders. Hindsight is always 20/20 so who knows if Leach would have caught an edge or something to produce a wicket if Foakes hadn’t of stepped up and protected him. I felt like he (Leach) was battling well though even dropping his hands and taking one off of his chest there at the end too. Helluva test though. I’m becoming a huge fan of the game.

5m1tm t1_jacy37p wrote on February 28, 2023 at 3:24 PM

Haha yeah these "what-ifs" always remain in cricket (and in sport in general). So usually it's better to side with common sense tactics. And here, the common sense was that it's better shield the guy who can't bat much haha.

I'm glad that you're getting into this beautiful game, especially Test cricket! Welcome the community! :D