Marcus Trescothick Says England ‘Not Stupid Enough’ to Dismiss Draw

England batting coach on possibility of drawing Edgbaston Test: We're not stupid

England batting coach Marcus Trescothick revealed that there are never talks of drawing a Test match in their dressing room ahead of day 5 of the second Test against India at Edgbaston in Birmingham.

England Willing to Settle for Draw in 2nd Test Against India: Batting Coach Trescothick

Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. "I think whenever the situation is challenging, of course it is. I think you know if you get to the point where you can draw the game, of course. We're not stupid enough to understand that, you know, you have to just win or lose," Trescothick told reporters at the end of the 4th day's play. Sports News | England Willing to Settle for Draw in 2nd Test Against India: Batting Coach Trescothick.

Marcus Trescothick says England ‘not stupid enough’ to dismiss draw

The hosts are chasing a mammoth 608 to win the second Test against India.

Bazball bend? England coach says hosts might adapt to play for draw on Day 5 of Edgbaston Test - Inside Sport India

England batting coach Marcus Trescothick has hinted at the possibility of shifting gears towards survival mode as the hosts ended Day 4 of the second Test against India in deep trouble. Chasing a monumental 608 for victory at Edgbaston, England were 72 for 3 at stumps, with Ollie Pope (24*) and Harry Brook (15*) left to face the Indian attack on what promises to be a tense final day. The equation is simple: India need seven wickets to draw the s…

England Stay Hopeful – Asian News from UK

With 536 runs still needed and seven wickets in hand, Trescothick acknowledged the difficulty of the challenge but refused to rule out any possibility. England assistant coach Marcus Trescothick admitted that chasing down the massive target of 608 against India on the final day at Edgbaston will be a huge task, but insisted the team would stay positive and look to adapt as the situation demands. With 536 runs still needed and seven wickets in ha…

Marcus Trescothick says England ‘not stupid enough’ to dismiss draw – UK Times

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news England are “not stupid enough” to chase victory at all costs on the final day of the Edgbaston Test, with assistant coach Marcus Trescothick hinting they would welcome a rare draw against India. In three years since Ben Stokes and Brendon…