11-20-2016, 08:42 AM
(11-20-2016, 07:07 AM)laj link Wrote:Lyon's done the nightwatchman job a few times in Tests, including under Clarke.
The symbolism of Lyon coming in as nightwatchman shouldn't be underestimated. It clearly informed the Vics that Smith wasn't confident that he could keep the bowlers out and trying to win the game wasn't an option for NSW. It was meek, reactive captaincy that seems to come to the fore when things aren't going well for Smith.
“Why don’t you knock it off with them negative waves? Why don’t you dig how beautiful it is out here? Why don’t you say something righteous and hopeful for a change?” Oddball