The way some of the Indians play the short ball is embarrassing.

And why aren't I turning more short balls into approach shots?

Hit four or five balls, waiting for that short ball.

However, others thought it proved the theory that he didn't handle the short ball very well.

The short ball is a real issue and will remain so for the rest of the series.

Cook then pulls a short ball from away around to long leg for a single.

From this position he has two options on how to play the short ball.

He liked to wait for the short ball and come in.

I never gave him the short ball to come in, so he had to stay back and rally with me.