The First Time the Merlin Bowling Machine Was Properly Used

I remember seeing some pictures of Strauss batting in the nets, practicing coming down the wicket to Merlin. And he then did it in the match. He came down the week to warn early on and bunted him over the top. It was more the intent. You can face Merlin as much as you want, but as long as you have intent against their bowlers. We've got to try and put them on the back foot. I didn't really worry about it going wrong because we've done so many things wrong at Lord's with the bat. I just wanted the players to free up and try and score as quickly as possible,. fortunately it works on day one. Ninety from