Sky Cricket Podcast: Bob Willis, Joe Root and Moeen Ali reflect on England's first Test win
Sunday 9 July 2017 20:28, UK
Bob Willis gives his verdict on England's emphatic 211-run win over South Africa in the first Test at Lord's, while we also hear from Joe Root, victorious in his first game as captain, man-of-the-match Moeen Ali and coach Trevor Bayliss.
On the latest Sky Cricket podcast, we hear the thoughts of Willis following a staggering fourth day at the Test which saw as many as 19 wickets fall!
Moeen took six of those - to finish with match figures of 10-112 - to help skittle South Africa for 119 in their second innings and spin England to victory.
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"I haven't seen a Lord's pitch like it," said Willis. "If this had been a County Championship match the pitch inspector may have been summoned. But fantastic entertainment.
"What an important toss for Root to have won in hist first match as captain. He was the difference between the two sides with the bat, and Moeen with the ball."
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Willis also picks apart South Africa's struggles, believing Quinton de Kock is 'wasted' so low down the order and saying they might well be the worst touring Proteas side ever.
We also hear from Root speaking to Michael Atherton at the post-match presentation, talking about getting the 'monkey off his back' with his 190 in his first innings as skipper, while Moeen reflects on what he rates as his best all-round performance for England.
Plus, Bayliss joins Ian Ward to reflect on his team's performance, Root's captaincy and areas where the home side can improve for the Sky Live second Test - coverage of which begins at 10am on Friday, on Sky Sports 2.
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