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Kevin Pietersen produced a fighting century of the highest quality to spare England another embarrassment with the bat on the opening day.
This was his 12th century and, under the circumstances, one of his most valuable as England slumped to 86-5 shortly after lunch.
Andrew Strauss's shot, which started the slump and resulted in a catch at first slip, will give him nightmares tonight.
Continue reading "Pietersen spares England's blushes"
Steve Waugh always said, just because you win the toss doesn't mean you win the game - it all depends on how you play.
When Daniel Vettori put England in to bat, I was surprised, as having been out in the middle and seen the pitch I would have taken a braver decision and batted - as would Michael Vaughan.
At lunch it appeared as though England had got their noses ahead and Vettori would be questioning his decision - but 20 minutes after lunch it looks like he made the right one.
Continue reading "Vettori's surprising decision"
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