England must 'try and bat for 50 overs', urges interim coach Marcus Trescothick, after yet another batting cap
England's batting woes continue
England's batting woes continued on day two of the second Test against New Zealand, as they were bowled out for just 141 in their first innings.
This was the third time in the last four innings that England have been dismissed for under 200, and it is a major concern for interim coach Marcus Trescothick.
England must 'try and bat for 50 overs'
Speaking after the day's play, Trescothick said that England need to "try and bat for 50 overs" in order to give themselves a chance of winning matches.
"We're not doing that at the moment," he said.
"We're getting bowled out for under 200 far too often, and that's not good enough. We need to be batting for 50 overs and getting scores of 300-plus."
England's batting problems
There are a number of reasons for England's batting problems.
- The top order has been in poor form, with only Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow making significant contributions in recent matches.
- The middle order has also struggled, with Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler failing to fire.
- The tail has not been wagging, with Chris Woakes and Stuart Broad failing to contribute with the bat.
What can England do to improve?
There are a number of things that England can do to improve their batting.
- The top order needs to find some form.
- The middle order needs to start making more runs.
- The tail needs to wag more.
- The team needs to be more patient at the crease.
- The team needs to be more aggressive when scoring opportunities arise.
England's batting woes are a major concern, and it is clear that the team needs to improve in this area if they want to win matches.
There are a number of things that England can do to improve their batting, and it is up to the players and the coaching staff to find a solution to this problem.
