I said nothing about big scores... merely suggesting the top order need to bat through the better part of four sessions. I don't care if that's racking up just 200-250 off the first 100 overs: the important thing is that they play through the first 20 overs with the second new ball... which is when targets should be considered.

Sadly, Hussain was the last captain to be convinced that this was the way to play: he focussed on being tough to beat... realising that batting long had to come before batting hard.

I admire Vaughan a lot as captain.... and have no problem with him trying to fashion a team to do things his way... but his obsession with not "dying wondering" leads to a style of play that will more often than not leave his lower order exposed well before the 120th over.

I suggest that requires a rethink of tactics not better batting from 7, 8 and the tail.