Watching the highlights, quite an old school run chase that. All about getting the win, whereas early in the Bazball era it was more about the entertainment.
Going forward, I wonder if Pope's place could come under pressure. If Smith struggles with the gloves in the sub continent, he'll keep his place as a batsman, indeed he could move to No 3.
Josh Hull has been called up into the squad as cover. That's a very McCullum-Key selection, probably with the Ashes tour in mind. He's only 20, but a 6ft 7in fast left-hander is a great option to have.
The current mentality seems to be that everything that isn't the Ashes is a warm-up. And that being a good bowler is secondary to being a tall and quickish bowler
Last vibes based pick was Smith and he’s done well, before that it was Bashir. Plus if a 20 year old is good enough to actually play well then he could be in the squad for a decade which would be great
Last vibes based pick was Smith and he’s done well, before that it was Bashir. Plus if a 20 year old is good enough to actually play well then he could be in the squad for a decade which would be great
Smith was NOT a vibes based pick for fuck's sake
I actually called Bashir as a bolter (search his name on here) based on seeing his stuff and England having no good spinners
Bashir had a similar record before India. They seem to have a very track record for picking on ability and ceiling. Can’t imagine Hull will play in any case, I expect Stone will come into the side
Last vibes based pick was Smith and he’s done well, before that it was Bashir. Plus if a 20 year old is good enough to actually play well then he could be in the squad for a decade which would be great
My natural instinct would be to select a more established performer.
That said James Anderson had not played much first class cricket prior to playing for England and look what he went on to do.
Last vibes based pick was Smith and he’s done well, before that it was Bashir. Plus if a 20 year old is good enough to actually play well then he could be in the squad for a decade which would be great
My natural instinct would be to select a more established performer.
That said James Anderson had not played much first class cricket prior to playing for England and look what he went on to do.
Anderson had only played three one-day games before he was picked to play his first ODI for England. Hull has played nine FC games.
England Men's squads announced for Vitality IT20s and Metro Bank ODIs against Australia
The England Men's selection panel has announced the squads for the upcoming Vitality IT20 series and the Metro Bank ODI series against Australia, set to begin next month.
The three-match Vitality IT20 series will kick off at the Utilita Bowl, Southampton, on 11 September 2024. Following this, England will play five Metro Bank ODIs, starting at Trent Bridge on 19 September.
England have just won their fourth straight Test match, easing past Sri Lanka, following a 3-0 drubbing of the West Indies. So, it's time for... Guess the Headline in the Sydney Morning Herald!
Did Smith demonstrating he's a more on-form batter than Smith make the headline? Did Wood's injury result in "England Winning Despite Being Without Super Speedster"? Did "Stoke Crisis Saved By Pope" register on the subeditor's consciousness?
What do you think they went with?
This...
Same Old England, Always Swapping: Ashes-style ball change skittles Sri Lanka
England Men's squads announced for Vitality IT20s and Metro Bank ODIs against Australia
The England Men's selection panel has announced the squads for the upcoming Vitality IT20 series and the Metro Bank ODI series against Australia, set to begin next month.
The three-match Vitality IT20 series will kick off at the Utilita Bowl, Southampton, on 11 September 2024. Following this, England will play five Metro Bank ODIs, starting at Trent Bridge on 19 September.
England Men's IT20 Squad:
Jos Buttler (Lancashire) - Captain
Jofra Archer (Sussex)
Jacob Bethell (Warwickshire)
Brydon Carse (Durham)
Jordan Cox (Essex)
Sam Curran (Surrey)
Josh Hull (Leicestershire)
Will Jacks (Surrey)
Liam Livingstone (Lancashire)
Saqib Mahmood (Lancashire)
Dan Mousley (Warwickshire)
Adil Rashid (Yorkshire)
Phil Salt (Lancashire)
Reece Topley (Surrey)
John Turner (Hampshire)
England Men's ODI Squad:
Jos Buttler (Lancashire) - Captain
Jofra Archer (Sussex)
Gus Atkinson (Surrey)
Jacob Bethell (Warwickshire)
Harry Brook (Yorkshire)
Brydon Carse (Durham)
Ben Duckett (Nottinghamshire)
Josh Hull (Leicestershire)
Will Jacks (Surrey)
Matthew Potts (Durham)
Adil Rashid (Yorkshire)
Phil Salt (Lancashire)
Jamie Smith (Surrey)
Reece Topley (Surrey)
John Turner (Hampshire)
Absolutely bizarre to not pick Sam Hain in the ODI squad
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Going forward, I wonder if Pope's place could come under pressure. If Smith struggles with the gloves in the sub continent, he'll keep his place as a batsman, indeed he could move to No 3.
The current mentality seems to be that everything that isn't the Ashes is a warm-up. And that being a good bowler is secondary to being a tall and quickish bowler
year old is good enough to actually play well then he could be in the squad for a decade which would be great
I actually called Bashir as a bolter (search his name on here) based on seeing his stuff and England having no good spinners
That said James Anderson had not played much first class cricket prior to playing for England and look what he went on to do.
Played last two 50 over matches and in this round of county championship
Did Smith demonstrating he's a more on-form batter than Smith make the headline? Did Wood's injury result in "England Winning Despite Being Without Super Speedster"? Did "Stoke Crisis Saved By Pope" register on the subeditor's consciousness?
What do you think they went with?
This...
Luke Wright is one of my favourite players of all time but Luke Wright the selector confuses me.
Did expect James Coles to feature but I guess they've gone Mousley instead.