Because...

...the Lords pitch has spun quite a lot on the 4th / 5th days recently. And Pakistan do have a leggy.

Not saying it was the right choice, but think that was part of the reason. (Along with Boycott’s old maxim for when you win the toss: if conditions are good for batting, bat first. If they’re not, think hard, and then bat first.)

Posted By: Tricky Hawes, May 26, 12:31:26