I can't remember the last time an England cricket captain won the toss, put the other side in to bat and led his team to victory in a home test match.
I do remember groaning whenever I've heard that he's decided to field first, as happened when Joe Root did it against the best batting side in the world.
I'd always thought that every cricketer knew and would have the sense to act on the advice of W.G. Grace. In case Root and his colleagues think they know best, here's Grace's neat, easy to remember three-part list (with repetition):
"When you win the toss – BAT. If you are in doubt, think about it, then BAT. If you have very big doubts, consult a colleague – then BAT."
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