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| How do you go about solving a puzzle like Virat Kohli? Such will have been the question taxing Englands management on the flight from Visakhapatnam to Mohali, where this intriguing Test series rumbles, already, into its third act.While Virats Vizag contributions - utterly imperious in first wresting the initiative and then snuffing out the light as England sought an unlikely route back into the game - ensured the plot played out to pre-series expectations, he probably hadnt imagined hed spend the final session in Rajkot in survival mode. Nevertheless, he rose to and embraced the challenge, displaying the timeless virtues of batting on capricious, turning pitches: quick to judge length, light on his feet, poised, balanced, judicious and pragmatic in shot selection, and, as always with Kohli, doing everything he can to cow the bowler with that strutting body language.Two Tests, then, and two masterclasses of technical brilliance and adaptability. Kohlis transitions from defensive resolve to relentless, single-minded orthodoxy to counterattacking flair as the differing match situation and pitches have demanded have served to remind of crickets endless variety and richness, its ceaselessly modulating challenges.While Visakhapatnam kept relatively low and (eventually) offered sharp, red-earth sidespin, the bounce and overspin in Rajkot presented a different examination, of both the Indian captains defensive game and of Englands trio of spinners. Picking Adil Rashid from the hand and, frankly, toying with Zafar Ansari, Kohlis biggest threat - in line with Duncan Fletchers theory that the ball spinning in is more dangerous when its spinning miles - was Moeen Ali, who bowled perfectly respectably (no worse than the standout fingerspinner in county cricket the last five years, Jeetan Patel, recently pawed like a ball of twine in Kolkata), yet could find no way through. Kohlis relentless excellence squeezed Moeens margins down to the finest calibrations: above a certain pace to challenge the footwork, on an ultra-precise length and exact line (the absence of left-arm seamers, or scarcity of left-handers in the India line-up that would justify the heavy-footed seamers going round the wicket to create rough magnifies this), and then hoping the pitch obliged by having the ball spit.The varying degrees of bounce and spin have brought a subtly different geometry to the game - angle of attack, alignment at the crease, arrangement of fielders - to which Englands itinerant spin-bowling coach, Saqlain Mushtaq, has helped his charges adapt. Most noticeably, Moeen has regularly eschewed the standard long-on in favour of a deep straight midwicket (cow corner, if you prefer), which serves both to prevent the easy bunt down the ground (making the batsman play slightly more across the ball for an easy single), while also covering, from an offspinners attacking line, the natural arc of the slog sweep. Its a canny move, yet there was another aspect of this absorbing Rajkot cat-and-mouse that even Saqlains voodoo couldnt overcome.With one of the more likely modes of dismissal being the gloved catch round the corner, Moeen was unable to attack Kohli exactly as he would have liked, all because of an archaic law devised over 80 years ago in the aftermath of the Bodyline Ashes series. Once the initial furore over the leg-theory line of attack had abated, in 1935 umpires were given explicit powers - and the moral responsibility - to intervene if they felt the bowler was deliberately trying to injure the batsman. Then, in 1960, a new clause was added to Law 44 (today, Law 41.5), since which time, as every daydreaming young square-leg fielder knows, only two fielders are permitted behind square on the leg-side. For an offspinner bowling to a right-hand batsman (or slow left-armer to a leftie) on a surface offering bounce as well as turn, the leg slip is de rigueur (and even then this area still feels undermanned from a close-catching perspective). But where to put the other man permitted behind square? If hes at deep-backward square, then anything marginally short can be nudged, fairly safely, into that area for a single. Bring him up, on that same angle, and the hard sweep almost certainly goes for four. Either way, a well controlled lap-sweep would run away through short fine-leg, with a top edge falling safe - unless, that is, you move your backward square-leg finer, in which case...Its all part of crickets cat and mouse, of course, but theres always an escape route for the batsman, always an in-built restriction for the bowler. This is especially true at those times when the pitch is really spitting, or when youre really pushing for wickets - times such as in Rajkot - and two close catchers behind square on the leg side - a fine leg slip and a leg gully - is optimal. Doing this, though, means that any hard sweep will go for a certain four, and, save for a freak rebound-off-the-body dismissal, any poorly played lap-sweep will arc unfailingly to safety. In these conditions, the Bodyline Law means there is no way for the bowler simultaneously to stop the batsman scoring with impunity in this area and attack him as he would like (with more than that of-necessity lone catcher).And therein lies the quandary for our trusty fingerspinner: always, in some sense, at a disadvantage. Why should a fast outswing bowler presented with ideal conditions for his craft be able to fill his preferred quadrant with five or six catchers when the same possibility is denied the fingerspinner? Is it time, therefore, to consider repealing the Bodyline Law - or at least modifying it slightly?One objection is that such a change could pave the way for tediously negative leg-side bowling at the back end of a Test match (We flippin murdered em territory), or perhaps for tediously intimidatory bowling at any stage - not that the West Indies teams of the 1980s saw rules preventing four leg gullies as any sort of disincentive for a rib-rattling attack. Besides, there is already ample provision in the current Laws for umpires to nip this in the bud.Rather than doing away with the Law entirely, it could simply be tweaked to allow one extra fielder behind square. And if a team wishes to assign three fielders there for a quick bowler, despite the restrictions on the number of bouncers bowled per over, then so be it. (Theres a legitimate gripe that allowing even three fielders behind square enables a pace bowler to pound away at the ribs with both a leg gully and two men back for the hook, thus covering both the attacking and defensive options, but the amendment could stipulate that the wicketkeeper has to be stood up to the wicket for the third fielder to be allowed.)It seems that, regarding the games variety, the pitch giveth but the Law taketh away. Allowing three fielders behind square - on the rare occasions it is expedient and desirable to have them - wouldnt close off all scoring options in that area, nor stack everything in favour of the bowler, especially with most contemporary batsman having the field-mangling reverse sweep in their locker. It would merely bring a new dimension to the bat-versus-ball problematic, enhancing the cat-and-mouse struggle of a batsman attempting to manoeuvre the spinners field, among the most compelling the game has to offer. Cheap Will Clapp Jersey . LOUIS -- Alexander Steen scored a power-play goal with 59. Cheap Rick Leonard Jersey . Booth picked up 65 caps after making her national team debut in 2002 at the age of 17. She most recently played for Sky Blue FC of the National Womens Soccer League. "It just felt like it was my time to move on," she said in a phone interview from her hometown of Burlington, Ont. http://www.saintsjerseyscheap.com/cheap-trequan-smith-jersey/ . 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New England Patriots2016 record: 2-0 Week 2 ranking: No. 2Jimmy Garoppolo was rolling, but it appears it will be Jacoby Brissetts turn to run the Patriots offense. Good news is that the Patriots host the Texans, a team theyve lost to only once before ... in an essentially meaningless Week 17 game for the Patriots in the 2009 season.2. Pittsburgh Steelers2016 record: 2-0 Week 2 ranking: No. 4DeAngelo Williams is the second-oldest running back in the NFL behind John Kuhn, but that hasnt stopped him from leading the league in touches through two games. Hell lead the unbeaten Steelers against the Eagles in Week 3.3. Arizona Cardinals2016 record: 1-1 Week 2 ranking: No. 5Even at 1-1, the Cardinals are the top-ranked team according to our NFL Football Power Index (FPI). Ball control (zero turnovers) is a major reason behind that. A reeling Bills team is up next for the Cards.4. Carolina Panthers2016 record: 1-1 Week 2 ranking: No. 6Theres no place like home. The Panthers got their first win of the season at home in Week 2 and host the Vikings in Week 3. In their past seven home games (including playoffs), the Panthers are averaging 40.4 points per game.5. Denver Broncos2016 record: 2-0 Week 2 ranking: No. 8How good is the Broncos defense? Their past five games (including playoffs) have been against Cam Newton (twice), Ben Roethlisberger, Tom Brady and Andrew Luck. Those QBs combined for three passing touchdowns, five interceptions and 21 sacks. Next up? Andy Dalton and the Bengals.6. Houston Texans2016 record: 2-0 Week 2 ranking: No. 7The unbeaten Texans have some nice assets on offense, but the defense is fueling the start, allowing 26 points in two games (second fewest in franchise history). The Texans may be lucking out with the Patriots QB situation entering Week 3.7. Minnesota Vikings2016 record: 2-0 Week 2 ranking: No. 12Maybe Sam Bradford is good? Or maybe Stefon Diggs is just that good. Bradford was 9-of-10 for 182 yards when targeting Diggs in his Vikings debut. Bradford will need another big game from Diggs to win at Carolina in Week 3.8. Cincinnati Bengals2016 record: 1-1 Week 2 ranking: No. 9The Bengals are averaging 2.8 yards per rush this season and have 103 rushing yards in two games. That is a far cry from what the Bengals are trying to do offensively, and could hurt them mightily against the stout Broncos defense this week.9. Green Bay Packers2016 record: 1-1 Week 2 ranking: No. 1Aaron Rodgers is completing 57.1 percent of his passes for the Packers this season, which is alarming considering before last season, he was a career 65.9 percent passer. Can he improve against the Lions in Week 3?10. Seattle Seahawks2016 record: 1-1 Week 2 ranking: No. 3Fifteen points. Thats all Seattles offense has been able to muster this season, a franchise low for the first two games of the season. Wed say the 49ers allow a perfect opportunity to remedy those woes, but the Seahawks first two games were against the Dolphins and Rams, so ...11. Kansas City Chiefs2016 record: 1-1 Week 2 ranking: No. 11What is going on with the Chiefs? Outside of the fourth quarter/overtime of the Chargers game in Week 1, this team has been outscored by 19 points and struggled offensively. The Jets front seven will put the Chiefs offense to the test again this week.12. New York Giants2016 record: 2-0 Week 2 ranking: No. 16The Giants were 1-5 in games decided by three or fewer points last season. They are 2-0 in such games this season. They arent pulling away from teams, but wins are wins. The winless Redskins provide another chance for victory in Week 3.13. Baltimore Ravens2016 record: 2-0 Week 2 ranking: No. 13The 2-0 Ravens should be thankful to the schedule-makers. After wins against the Bills and Browns to start the season, the Ravens get the Jaguars, Raiders and Redskins the next three weeks, and dont play another division game until Week 9. The top of the North just got more crowded.14. New York Jets2016 record: 1-1 Week 2 ranking: No. 15The Jets are 1-1, but they should be concerned about their secondary. Theyve allowed four 50-plus yard pass plays already this season, one shy of their 2015 total. There will be more cause for concern if they allow more against the Chiefs limited aerial attack in Week 3.15. Philadelphia Eagles2016 record: 2-0 Week 2 ranking: No. 20Its hard to have as impressive a start to a pro career as Carson Wentz, who has yet to throw an interception despite attempting 71 passes. But the 2-0 Steelers will likely provide a tougher test in Week 3 than the winless Browns and Bears did.16. Oakland Raiders2016 record: 1-1 Week 2 ranking: No. 10If we told you Derek Carr was completing 69.9 percent of his passes with no interceptions, youd probably think the Raiders were 2-0.dddddddddddd. Unfortunately the defense has allowed 69 points in two games. If it allows that many to the Titans in Week 3, Oakland may have a problem.17. Atlanta Falcons2016 record: 1-1 Week 2 ranking: No. 21Matt Ryan leads all quarterbacks this season with an average of 10.0 yards per attempt. The Falcons may be 1-1, but Ryan could easily keep up that pace against the worst pass defense in the NFL (Saints) on Monday night.18. Dallas Cowboys2016 record: 1-1 Week 2 ranking: No. 18The Cowboys got themselves a win Sunday and now sit at 1-1, but there has to be a little concern over Ezekiel Elliotts slow start (3.3 yards per rush, two fumbles). A soft Bears rushing defense could get Elliott going in Week 3.19. San Diego Chargers2016 record: 1-1 Week 2 ranking: No. 25The Chargers are 1-1 despite outscoring their opponents 42-3 in the first half this season. In Week 3, they take on the Colts, who have been outscored by 18 in the first half this season, and against whom?Philip Rivers is 5-1 in his career (including playoffs).20. Detroit Lions2016 record: 1-1 Week 2 ranking: No. 22The Lions could be 2-0 had they held on against Tennessee in Week 2, but they also could be 0-2 had they failed to come back against Indy in Week 1. Theyve allowed a go-ahead score in the final 90 seconds of each game so far this season, and face a team in Week 3 that beat them on a Hail Mary in 2015.21. Tennessee Titans2016 record: 1-1 Week 2 ranking: No. 26This team is built to run, yet theyve dropped back to pass at a higher rate this season than last. A 1-1 start isnt bad, but theyll need to hit the ground running if they want to keep winning games.22. Tampa Bay Buccaneers2016 record: 1-1 Week 2 ranking: No. 14The Buccaneers have yet to force a turnover this season, one of three teams without one so far. If QB Jameis Winston cant keep the interceptions down (five in two games), it could be another sub-.500 season for Tampa. A home game against the Rams could get them back on track.23. Indianapolis Colts2016 record: 0-2 Week 2 ranking: No. 19So much for the offensive line improvements. Andrew Luck was sacked five times in Week 2 and has been pressured at one of the highest rates of his career so far this season. If the Colts cant block the Chargers weak pass rush, Luck could be in for more struggles.24. New Orleans Saints2016 record: 0-2 Week 2 ranking: No. 24This is the third straight season the Saints have started 0-2, and each of the previous two seasons ended in a 7-9 record. But feel good this week, New Orleans. Well be seeing a lot of Steve Gleasons punt block in the buildup to Monday nights showdown against the Falcons.25. Washington Redskins2016 record: 0-2 Week 2 ranking: No. 17Kirk Cousins entered this season with no interceptions on 115 red zone pass attempts. This season, Cousins has two interceptions on 17 red zone passes. The 2-0 Giants are up next for the 0-2 Redskins.26. Chicago Bears2016 record: 0-2 Week 2 ranking: No. 29John Fox took the Panthers and Broncos each to the playoffs in his second year as head coach, but thats looking less and less likely in his second year with the Bears following a winless start. Theyll have another crack at beating a rookie quarterback in Dallas this weekend.27. Jacksonville Jaguars2016 record: 0-2 Week 2 ranking: No. 23No team has run more offensive plays while trailing than the 0-2 Jaguars this season. The Ravens could add to that total for the Jaguars in Week 3.28. Los Angeles Rams2016 record: 1-1 Week 2 ranking: No. 31The Rams have not scored a touchdown of any kind this season, yet they sit at 1-1. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, if they cant find the end zone against Tampa in Week 3, theyd be the first team since the 1976 expansion Bucs to fail to score a touchdown in their first three games.29. Miami Dolphins2016 record: 0-2 Week 2 ranking: No. 28Prior to the second half of Sundays game, Ryan Tannehill was completing 55.3 percent of his passes this season for an average of 6.4 yards per attempt. Tannehill and the Dolphins need to regroup heading into their Week 3 matchup against the Browns in order to halt the two-game losing streak.30. Buffalo Bills2016 record: 0-2 Week 2 ranking: No. 27The 0-2 Bills are running out of scapegoats. The team hasnt started 0-3 since 2010, and thats exactly what theyre staring in the face if they cant find a way to beat the Cardinals this week.31. San Francisco 49ers2016 record: 1-1 Week 2 ranking: No. 30Half of the 49ers drives this season have failed to register a first down. Half. Thats worse than the Rams, who havent even scored a touchdown yet. The 49ers arent likely to improve that figure against the Seahawks in Week 3.32. Cleveland Browns2016 record: 0-2 Week 2 ranking: No. 32The Indians have a seven-game lead in the American League Central. The defending champion Cavaliers open training camp Sept. 27. The Browns look to avoid an 0-3 start at Miami on Sunday. Its not all bad, Cleveland. Wholesale NFL Womens Jerseys China Womens NFL Jerseys Nike NFL Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys Outlet Cheap NFL Jerseys Wholesale Wholesale NFL White Jerseys Discount Jerseys ' ' ' |
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