England v Sri Lanka & Pakistan

North Lower Neil

Couldn't see another thread, apologies if there is one!

Tests start next Thursday, the England team should be interesting - think Hales may get another chance and Vince appears to be a shoo-in, maybe at 3 over Compton.

An 18 year old debutant has got 4-62 for Essex against Sri Lanka today, the lad must be buzzing!

m.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/36243812

Anyone going to the Tests?

lolwray

will be at lords for sri lanka game on the thursday

CatAddick

Bit further in the future, but day 2 against Pakistan at the Oval

The_President

Gonna be a bit of a let down this summer after the Ashes glut we've had - along with the Euros too.
Still, i am one of those who is protesting (just had to be done!) this year, as i am one who would regularly go to Lords to see the Sri lanka/Pakistan test matches when there is hardly anyone there - and yet they refused me in the ballot for the Ashes last year only to see on tv a swathe of yellow-tops where i would normally sit.
So, consequently i am 'doing a Charlton' and decided not to spend any money with them this year - their loss i'm afraid.

Brendan_O_Connell

Been invited to Lords for either the first or second day of the Pakistan test. Have no idea when it is or which part of the stadium I'll be in yet though.

dickplumb

I think the England team will be Hales, Cook, Vince, Root, Snail, Bairstow, Stokes, Moeen Ali, Broad, Finn, Anderson.

Pedro45

Got Sunday tickets for both tests.

ForeverAddickted

We're playing against a combined Sri Lanka and Pakistan team?

kigelia

Going to Lords on the Sunday against Sri Lanka with my dad.

CatAddick

Also going to T20 (SL) and ODI (PK) at the Rose Bowl

North Lower Neil

dickplumb said:

I think the England team will be Hales, Cook, Vince, Root, Snail, Bairstow, Stokes, Moeen Ali, Broad, Finn, Anderson.

Yeah think you're probably spot on.

The_President

Not sure Snail is going to get in TBH - not had much form this season.
Think it may well be a surprise - like Buttler maybe playing just as batsman.

North Lower Neil

I could see Bell back in over Ballance, but I think they'll see more of a future for Ballance.

The_President

North Lower Neil said:

I could see Bell back in over Ballance, but I think they'll see more of a future for Ballance.

Yep, Bell is having a very good season so far.Could well come back.

lolwray

id like to see the bowlers rotated ..maybe rest broad or anderson for a game or two ...we ll have to live without Jimmy sooner or later ..

suzisausage

We've got Thursday & Friday tickets for both tests at Lords.

McBobbin

I think they should be a bit experimental against Sri Lanka, and maybe try to blood new players like Vince. Essex are currently stuffing the Sri Lankans, so might be a chance to blood players before the next ashes

The_President

See Joe and Jonny both got big hundreds today.

The_President

McBobbin said:

I think they should be a bit experimental against Sri Lanka, and maybe try to blood new players like Vince. Essex are currently stuffing the Sri Lankans, so might be a chance to blood players before the next ashes

I think Vince is a given coz of Taylors retirement - but its that 5/6 position which is tricky one.

McBobbin

The_President said:

McBobbin said:

I think they should be a bit experimental against Sri Lanka, and maybe try to blood new players like Vince. Essex are currently stuffing the Sri Lankans, so might be a chance to blood players before the next ashes

I think Vince is a given coz of Taylors retirement - but its that 5/6 position which is tricky one.

There is talk of Essex's Westley. Foolish talk, however well he's doing. Others have said it, but I think bell might play

The_President

McBobbin said:

The_President said:

McBobbin said:

I think they should be a bit experimental against Sri Lanka, and maybe try to blood new players like Vince. Essex are currently stuffing the Sri Lankans, so might be a chance to blood players before the next ashes

I think Vince is a given coz of Taylors retirement - but its that 5/6 position which is tricky one.

There is talk of Essex's Westley. Foolish talk, however well he's doing. Others have said it, but I think bell might play

Bell is still only 34, Westly is 27 - not a lot of difference really, and I know who I'd want in my team- but would understand the clamour for a 'younger' man.

North Lower Neil

Sam Robson has had a good start to this season too hasn't he?

The_President

North Lower Neil said:

Sam Robson has had a good start to this season too hasn't he?

Yes he has - though not seen his scores (very) recently.
I was going to mention him, but feel that he may not quite 'have it' - Middx have another youngster opener coming through - Gubbins, who could be something special- billed as the new Andrew Strauss keep an eye out for him.

cantersaddick

lolwray said:

id like to see the bowlers rotated ..maybe rest broad or anderson for a game or two ...we ll have to live without Jimmy sooner or later ..

I think we have four international class quicks. Anderson Broad Finn and Wood. The trouble is one of them is always injured. if they were all fit then rotation is a must. Also plunkett can do a job as a short term stop gap.

cantersaddick

Dont wanna go back to Bell. Lets move on now shall we.

I have heard that Bayliss wants to get Roy in the Test squad but even I (as a surrey fan and Roy's biggest fan) dont think that is a great idea.

lolwray

cantersaddick said:

lolwray said:

id like to see the bowlers rotated ..maybe rest broad or anderson for a game or two ...we ll have to live without Jimmy sooner or later ..

I think we have four international class quicks. Anderson Broad Finn and Wood. The trouble is one of them is always injured. if they were all fit then rotation is a must. Also plunkett can do a job as a short term stop gap.

of the above wood seems the more injury prone ...footitt hasnt had a great start to the season...Ball maybe ?

(i am not a fan of Woakes)

The_President

cantersaddick said:

lolwray said:

id like to see the bowlers rotated ..maybe rest broad or anderson for a game or two ...we ll have to live without Jimmy sooner or later ..

I think we have four international class quicks. Anderson Broad Finn and Wood. The trouble is one of them is always injured. if they were all fit then rotation is a must. Also plunkett can do a job as a short term stop gap.

I think you'll find that Wood is injured now and is not in contention for first Test at least.

McBobbin

Finn has more than his fair share of injuries too. I'm Hoping stokes becomes a test class bowler in his own right

North Lower Neil

Willey possibly not in for the One Dayers v Sri Lanka:

m.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/36266188

Fans of double entendres mourn.

I did try thinking of a pun to fit, but sadly I can't give you one.

Addick Addict

Squad is:

Cook
Hales
Compton
Root
Vince
Bairstow
Moeen Ali
Stokes
Broad
Finn
Anderson
Ball

Addick Addict

Call up Vince no surprise and Jake Ball has been in fine form, albeit in seamer friendly conditions, so far this season.

Compton has only scored 100 runs so far this season and has probably been given the benefit of the doubt after some would argue he was prematurely dumped when first playing for England.