4:59 The best of the action from day five of the third Test against South Africa in Port Elizabeth.
“Sometimes, when you’re bowling, it’s not easy to see the bigger picture. That’s why, often, batsmen captain sides because, if you’re bowling, you tend to be thinking about your bowling.
“What he needed perhaps was one or two characters around – Ben Stokes or Stuart Broad – helping him out, having a chat with him and suggesting, after four or five overs, is this what the team needs?”
0:48 Sam Curran ran out Keshav Maharaj from mid-on for 72 to seal England’s innings win over South Africa in Port Elizabeth.
Stewart also felt Root, while ‘understandable’ he’d bowl to start the day, should have put the team ahead of any personal push for a first five-for in Tests.
“You could say, should he have given the ball to his number one spinner in Dom Bess?” added Stewart. “But he chose to go with himself, which is fully understandable after how well he bowled yesterday.
“The issue I have is how long he bowled for.
9:06 Joe Root was delighted with England’s display in their convincing third-Test win over South Africa.
“Was he was trying to get a five-for for his own good? In a way, I’d be disappointed if he was because, as captain, you should lead from the front and try to win the game as soon as you can; top sides are ruthless.
“You do get last-wicket partnerships where people chance their arm, but I felt he could have changed things earlier.”
3:48 Faf du Plessis says he will remain South Africa captain until the T20 World Cup in October despite his side’s Test struggles.
Also discussed on the latest Cricket Debate…
– England’s remarkable turn around from defeat in the first Test to winning two on the bounce.
– England’s man-on-the-match Ollie Pope and the younger generation coming through the team.
– Who should England pick to play the fourth and final Test in Johannesburg?
– Plus, Arsenal fan Ramprakash and Chelsea fan Stewart go toe to toe…
Watch day one of the fourth and final Test between South Africa and England, live on Sky Sports Cricket from 7.30am on Friday.
Sourse: skysports.com
