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I'm not a great fan of Bairstow in Red ball cricket but if we are to play him I would bat him at three with Pope at five.
At least Bairstow has experience batting at the top of the order whereas Pope is a middle order batsman.
If Root insists on playing at four then Bairstow at three makes more sense.1 -
Hailed him with a cheery "Go well" of course..?Pelling1993 said:Went to the O2 yesterday to see Alan Partridge. Nipped for a quick leak and stood next to Jimmy Anderson at the urinals. Never experienced stage fright like it
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Bairstow has been fairly successful at 6 in the last 2 series though, so "deserves" to keep his middle order position I guess.blackpool72 said:I'm not a great fan of Bairstow in Red ball cricket but if we are to play him I would bat him at three with Pope at five.
At least Bairstow has experience batting at the top of the order whereas Pope is a middle order batsman.
If Root insists on playing at four then Bairstow at three makes more sense.0 -
I've been saying for a while, as most will know, that Pope should be pushed up the order simply because he is technically sound and has been "hiding" at six where he hasn't known whether to stick or twist. I wouldn't mind betting that McCullum has told him that he will get a run at three and not to worry about what he does in one game or even one series batting there. Which is exactly what he needs.blackpool72 said:I'm not a great fan of Bairstow in Red ball cricket but if we are to play him I would bat him at three with Pope at five.
At least Bairstow has experience batting at the top of the order whereas Pope is a middle order batsman.
If Root insists on playing at four then Bairstow at three makes more sense.
Bairstow has batted 14 times at three and averages 30.77 whereas at six he averages 38.93 from 49 and he knows what it takes to finish an innings. His priorities are white ball (which is why he was at the IPL instead of playing CC for Yorkshire) and that isn't ideal preparation for someone coming in at three in a Test match against Boult, Southee, Henry etc etc when the ball will almost certainly still be brand new.
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Can't argue with that.Addick Addict said:
I've been saying for a while, as most will know, that Pope should be pushed up the order simply because he is technically sound and has been "hiding" at six where he hasn't known whether to stick or twist. I wouldn't mind betting that McCullum has told him that he will get a run at three and not to worry about what he does in one game or even one series batting there. Which is exactly what he needs.blackpool72 said:I'm not a great fan of Bairstow in Red ball cricket but if we are to play him I would bat him at three with Pope at five.
At least Bairstow has experience batting at the top of the order whereas Pope is a middle order batsman.
If Root insists on playing at four then Bairstow at three makes more sense.
Bairstow has batted 14 times at three and averages 30.77 whereas at six he averages 38.93 from 49 and he knows what it takes to finish an innings. His priorities are white ball (which is why he was at the IPL instead of playing CC for Yorkshire) and that isn't ideal preparation for someone coming in at three in a Test match against Boult, Southee, Henry etc etc when the ball will almost certainly still be brand new.0 -
Was he swinging it off a good length?Pelling1993 said:Went to the O2 yesterday to see Alan Partridge. Nipped for a quick leak and stood next to Jimmy Anderson at the urinals. Never experienced stage fright like it1 -
last time bairstow was at 3 he was a walking wicketblackpool72 said:I'm not a great fan of Bairstow in Red ball cricket but if we are to play him I would bat him at three with Pope at five.
At least Bairstow has experience batting at the top of the order whereas Pope is a middle order batsman.
If Root insists on playing at four then Bairstow at three makes more sense.0 -
Pope may not fair any better as he never bats there for Surrey.kentaddick said:
last time bairstow was at 3 he was a walking wicketblackpool72 said:I'm not a great fan of Bairstow in Red ball cricket but if we are to play him I would bat him at three with Pope at five.
At least Bairstow has experience batting at the top of the order whereas Pope is a middle order batsman.
If Root insists on playing at four then Bairstow at three makes more sense.
In an ideal world Root would grow a pair and play at three especially as he is now free of the captaincy.1 -
For Zak Crawley to be the least bad option to open shows how grim the project is for Stokes & McCullum
Only the weather is going to push any action into day 5
If England's bowlers fire and the batting collapses in familiar fashion we'll be lucky to see action on Sunday, even with weather interruptions0 -
Feeling optimistic. I can understand the idea behind not throwing in too many debutants at this stage of a new coach’s tenure but there are plenty of options around if the batsmen were to fail.Brook, Hain, Compton all waiting for a chance.0
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then you realise all those players will now be playing t20/hundred cricket for the next 2 months...Callumcafc said:Feeling optimistic. I can understand the idea behind not throwing in too many debutants at this stage of a new coach’s tenure but there are plenty of options around if the batsmen were to fail.Brook, Hain, Compton all waiting for a chance.0 -
don’t think Compton will , but understand your point.0
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Moeen Ali OBE
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I'm actually really looking forward to seeing how England progress in the next year or so.
Progressive, attacking & forward thinking coach
New captain with a huge desire to win
Managing director who is also thinking outside of the box
It could go horribly wrong, but if it goes right, it will be fun to watch the transformation1 -
My only concern about the 'attacking' coach is that I don't think it's been our issue batting. Our best limited overs batsman such as Roy, Bairstow and Buttler have all had their chances in test cricket. Our batsman have tried being aggressive, ultimately they've just now been good enough or regularly out to stupid shots. I'm not sure bringing in McCullum is going to change that.
However I do agree that having fresh faces around the team brings a fresh start and I'm looking forward to tuning in.1 -
Where's that Elbow song when you need it......
🎶 Its looking like a beautiful day 🎶
1st day of a Lords Test ✅
Bank Holiday so no work ✅
Suns out ✅
Waiting for the pitch report but given its England in early June......bowl first ??
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If we Win toss. Should bat but will bowl to protect our fragile batsmen.0
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this should be a good first test .. a new isolation free England under a totally new regime at home against a very good bunch of Kiwis .. weather looks good .. let's be 'avin you
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The proof will be in the eating but here's some interesting stats about Pope's average at various batting positions in First Class Cricket:Addick Addict said:
I've been saying for a while, as most will know, that Pope should be pushed up the order simply because he is technically sound and has been "hiding" at six where he hasn't known whether to stick or twist. I wouldn't mind betting that McCullum has told him that he will get a run at three and not to worry about what he does in one game or even one series batting there. Which is exactly what he needs.blackpool72 said:I'm not a great fan of Bairstow in Red ball cricket but if we are to play him I would bat him at three with Pope at five.
At least Bairstow has experience batting at the top of the order whereas Pope is a middle order batsman.
If Root insists on playing at four then Bairstow at three makes more sense.
Bairstow has batted 14 times at three and averages 30.77 whereas at six he averages 38.93 from 49 and he knows what it takes to finish an innings. His priorities are white ball (which is why he was at the IPL instead of playing CC for Yorkshire) and that isn't ideal preparation for someone coming in at three in a Test match against Boult, Southee, Henry etc etc when the ball will almost certainly still be brand new.
4 - 41 innings @ 58.82
5 - 15 innings @ 53.90
6 - 39 innings @ 45.36
7 - 8 innings @ 36.14
So he has batted more times in FC cricket than any other position and has the best average batting there too. It might not work out but at least we won't die wondering or play someone else who isn't as technically sound.
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NZ won the toss and will bat0
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It's been said by many on many occasions but Williamson is an absolute class player and human being and he disproves the myth that you can't be a winner as such.1
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BARMY ARMY!! Shane Warne was a legend and his kids are a credit to him. Terribly missed.1
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Very nice start from Jimmy and Broady, good attacking fields too0
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Jimmy and Jonny X 2
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another has been in Broad getting the wicket.
Bairstow with a hat trick of catches.
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I think this Anderson lad might be worth sticking with.
Made his ODI debut before Steve Harmison as well, fun fact.2 -
A penny for Silverwoods thoughts......
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Anyone looking at the scorecard will think Bairstow is keeping!3
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Potts!!!1
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James Anderson has dismissed both openers in a Test innings on 27 instances, the most by any bowler. Glenn McGrath done it on 26 occasions.1
