I was surprised Morgan brought Ball back on. I thought he'd lose us a close match and he nearly did.
Perhaps Morgan wanted to see how he'd do, so he'd have a good idea for the ICC starting Thursday ?
With Woakes and Stokes not available to bowl at the death on Saturday, there weren't many options left anyway, and if he's in the squad, then it's good to see if he's up to bowling then
Ball should not be starting, I am actually a big fan of Willey and he adds depth, surprised he hasn't been used much in the batting, and provides a left-handed option too. Certainly better than Ball.
If anybody interested My boy has two spare tickets for England v New Zealand at Cardiff on June 6th just looking for his money back at £50 each, unfortunately we can't make it. Castle stand, block 19, row D seats 24 and 25. Both gold adult. Let me know if your interested.
Ball should not be starting, I am actually a big fan of Willey and he adds depth, surprised he hasn't been used much in the batting, and provides a left-handed option too. Certainly better than Ball.
Agree, Willet just adds something different in my opinion. Wish he could remain fit.
If anybody interested My boy has two spare tickets for England v New Zealand on June 6th just looking for his money back at £50 each, unfortunately we can't make it. Castle stand, block 19, row D seats 24 and 25. Both gold adult. Let me know if your interested.
Ball should not be starting, I am actually a big fan of Willey and he adds depth, surprised he hasn't been used much in the batting, and provides a left-handed option too. Certainly better than Ball.
Agree, Willet just adds something different in my opinion. Wish he could remain fit.
Ball should not be starting, I am actually a big fan of Willey and he adds depth, surprised he hasn't been used much in the batting, and provides a left-handed option too. Certainly better than Ball.
Anyone know which county Parnell and Rabada played for in the last two seasons - where they might have been taught in the conditions by a certain 41 year old.
Fantastic bowling by South Africa. My first visit to Lords in 1972 was very similar, when Bob Massie of Australia swung the ball round corners and took 8 wickets. I think England were about 40-6 in that game. Lords can produce the ultimate bowling conditions every now and again, like this morning, it's a freakish ground
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Perhaps Morgan wanted to see how he'd do, so he'd have a good idea for the ICC starting Thursday ?
When do England have to choose their squad for the Champion's Trophy?
Overcast today, with rain expected. Tougher batting conditions
Good start England!
"I think we can win this with home advantage & the fact that the final is at The Oval and not Lords where our record is comparatively poor."
I'm not massively surprised by our early Lords collapse today.