Always question his shot selection and his temperament for Test cricket as he can be counted on to play a dumb shot and give his wicket away. This innings so far has been one of grit and purpose. Congratulations, however, more like this is needed to be considered a fixture in the Test outfit. Well done to Hope as well, he batted with wisdom and enough aggression to be an asset to his partner. This partnership has pushed the match into a 4th day and might just ensure India has to bat again.

@JoeGrine

Hoping he can find those 13 runs tomorrow.If he does, mentally he may kick on...I think he has enough batting talent to play at this level.

@JoeGrine

Before his current innings I was ready to give up on Campbell. We can only hope that this is the start of a new phase for him .His short comings to me has been his inability to concentrate for long periods of time.

@jamcricket

Agree on his batting talent, it is his mental resolve that is questioned.

Good for him

Always knew he was better than many before him

There's decent batting in him.

Curb the aggression that leads to silly dismissals and learning not to nibble at everything leg side and he may score more runs.

@JoeGrine

Have not been watching or following but Campbell and Hope bat well together.They have the ODI opening record of over 300 .Always thought Campbell was better suited to white ball but he has been discarded from that format .

I no longer follow Waste Indies cricket as I used to..too much dunceness all round, so can't comment on

current series but I hope these two get their tons. They NEED to.😊

@hubert

I wondering if they spoke with Lara (as Chrissy alluded to). Hope batting a bit outside offstump and Campbell committed when playing on the front foot to the spinners.

@hubert

I no longer follow Waste Indies cricket as I used to

Always admired your smarts.

@natty_forever

That ain't rocket science. Lara didn't have to tell him yo move further across to cover off.

Now I am waiting for Chase to make the same moment adjustment.

@natty_forever

Could be. Sometimes a few whispered words can make a huge difference in life as well as cricket.

And who better to turn an ear to but Viv and Lara ?

I considered Campbell to be the lefthanded Blackwood, Congrats on his inning so far, he has amazing numbers for a Test batter, after batting almost 50 innings this is only the 4th time he has pass 50, no other Test nation will tolerate that

@natty_forever

@JoeGrine

@hubert

Well said JG. I 've always said two things. If Campbell is able to preserve his Wkt runs will be scored. Hope's immortal test was on a placid pitch in good weather. When Campbell made a half-ton in NZ Simmons said he was starting to learn test cricket then he was banned With Hope's int'l experience getting in on a good pitch is hopefully enough to bring confidence and spark to be a test batter. But, the deficiencies of being bowled between bat n pad, nicking off because of being stuck on the crease and ensuring the front pad is close to the bat has to be addressed. Yes, Viv and Lara did and are speaking to them before and during this test.

@InHindsight

Hoping that Campbell cashes in as that would give hm confidence going forward that he can make the big scores.

What is interesting about John Campbell's Test career so far is that all his top knocks have been made overseas.