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England Cricket Team Summer 2019 -ICC World Cup and Ashes etc

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  • The_President
    The_President Posts: 14,280
    :smile:
  • suzisausage
    suzisausage Posts: 11,502
    75-3 Khawaja gone (Stokes) 
  • The_President
    The_President Posts: 14,280
    who was it doubting Stokes as a bowler?
  • blackpool72
    blackpool72 Posts: 23,668
    Chizz said:
    blackpool72 said:
    Ok prediction time.
    I reckon the Aussies will be 3 down by the time they draw level with England. 
    More! 

    :smile:
    3 down as predicted. 
    Now keep chipping away at the rest of em 
  • Cafc43v3r
    Cafc43v3r Posts: 21,600
    The_President said:
    who was it doubting Stokes as a bowler?
    If you mean me, I said he doesn't bowl enough, not that he shouldn't. 
  • The_President
    The_President Posts: 14,280
    edited August 2019
    Need Archer to bowl against Smith and try to knock his head off from a length.
    In next Test, of course, before some tw+t comes on and points it out.
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,348
    The_President said:
    Is there no Michael Holding his test? been replaced by Kumar? If so, its a big improvement.
    The_President said:
    Is there no Michael Holding his test? been replaced by Kumar? If so, its a big improvement.

    I suspect, like our bowlers, they will all get a bash during the series .. anyone else heard that this will be Botham's last series as a pundit ?
  • lordromford
    lordromford Posts: 7,781
    The_President said:
    Need Archer to bowl against Smith and try to knock his head off from a length.
    In next Test, of course, before some tw+t comes on and points it out.
    Are you thinking of anyone in particular?  ;)
  • Chizz
    Chizz Posts: 28,331
    Lincsaddick said:
    The_President said:
    Is there no Michael Holding his test? been replaced by Kumar? If so, its a big improvement.
    The_President said:
    Is there no Michael Holding his test? been replaced by Kumar? If so, its a big improvement.

    I suspect, like our bowlers, they will all get a bash during the series .. anyone else heard that this will be Botham's last series as a pundit ?
    I heard that Gower's contract hasn't been renewed, beyond this Summer.  So maybe Botham too. 
  • Chizz
    Chizz Posts: 28,331
    I think Moeen looks much more dangerous round the wicket to Smith, than over. 
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  • The_President
    The_President Posts: 14,280
    tbh i think the only way to get Smith out is to bounce him out.
    Oz can bowl 6 bouncers an over to Broad, so why not Archer...in the next Test.
  • Cafc43v3r
    Cafc43v3r Posts: 21,600
    How are we going to get Smith out another 9 times in the series? 
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,348
    Cafc43v3r said:
    How are we going to get Smith out another 9 times in the series? 
    Cafc43v3r said:
    How are we going to get Smith out another 9 times in the series? 

    sandpaper 2/3 off his bat
  • soapy_jones
    soapy_jones Posts: 21,350
    Tell him there is a DIY sale on at B&Q Smethwick, sandpaper half price.  That'll shake him up!

    Seriously, we need to work him out. Joffra might bounce him about a bit.
  • Gravesend_Addick
    Gravesend_Addick Posts: 7,299
    edited August 2019
    The bookies have England heavy odds on favourites here, but I think this match is still very much in the balance
  • kentaddick
    kentaddick Posts: 18,729
    Has the slower ball completely gone from the test match? Few bouncers and a slower straight one might get Smith. 
  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,437
    Lincsaddick said:
    The_President said:
    Is there no Michael Holding his test? been replaced by Kumar? If so, its a big improvement.
    The_President said:
    Is there no Michael Holding his test? been replaced by Kumar? If so, its a big improvement.

    I suspect, like our bowlers, they will all get a bash during the series .. anyone else heard that this will be Botham's last series as a pundit ?
    Yes about Botham and Gower too I believe
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,348
    edited August 2019
    e o p .. the pitch looks now to be an absolute belter .. probably be another ton for boo hoo smiffy .. still any of the three results on the cards .. make that 4 lol
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 51,989
    A great game.
    I'm just hoping that it has the right ending.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,842
    Ended early due to bad light, now pissing down as everyone makes their way home!
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  • kentaddick
    kentaddick Posts: 18,729
    Hopefully the rain will change conditions somewhat...
  • The_President
    The_President Posts: 14,280
    Flying out from Lux tonight to get to Edgbaston for tomorrow-hoping for first wicket to be Smith.
    Maybe another option is to try to starve him on leg side and just pack the off side.? 
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,348
    The_President said:
    Flying out from Lux tonight to get to Edgbaston for tomorrow-hoping for first wicket to be Smith.
    Maybe another option is to try to starve him on leg side and just pack the off side.? 
    The_President said:
    Flying out from Lux tonight to get to Edgbaston for tomorrow-hoping for first wicket to be Smith.
    Maybe another option is to try to starve him on leg side and just pack the off side.? 

    enjoy it
  • The_President
    The_President Posts: 14,280
    Lincsaddick said:
    The_President said:
    Flying out from Lux tonight to get to Edgbaston for tomorrow-hoping for first wicket to be Smith.
    Maybe another option is to try to starve him on leg side and just pack the off side.? 
    The_President said:
    Flying out from Lux tonight to get to Edgbaston for tomorrow-hoping for first wicket to be Smith.
    Maybe another option is to try to starve him on leg side and just pack the off side.? 

    enjoy it
    Thanks Lincs, then after game, straight back to Lux to be at my desk by 9am Monday - has to be done when Ashes cricket is involved. 
  • oohaahmortimer
    oohaahmortimer Posts: 34,145
    Weirdo in toilet taking pics alert 
  • cantersaddick
    cantersaddick Posts: 16,911
    Bit late to all this. Just catching up with the selection debate fron yesterday. 

    Don't wanna back leuth  up too much but.



    Bairstow is the one who is (should be) most at risk.

    He insists on batting 7 and keeping. Frankly his record is nowhere near good enough to be demanding a specific role. Particularly in the last 2 years. If he is not willing to play as a specialist batsman or move up the order if its for the good of the team then he should in no way be guaranteed his spot. If he insists on that role then we have to really consider whether he is the best man for it. I genuinely think he isn't, Foakes as a specialist no 7 and keeper is in my view a better option. In current form even more so.

    I say should be most at risk because he is part of the in crowd and best mates with the captain so no chance of getting dropped. Being Yorkshire helps with that too.
  • Chizz
    Chizz Posts: 28,331
    @cantersaddick Should Bairstow stay in the team if the captain wants him? 
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,348
    edited August 2019
    Chizz said:
    @cantersaddick Should Bairstow stay in the team if the captain wants him? 
    he's Root's personal mate and a fellow Yorkie .. so long as Bairstow can stagger and fumble about, he'll be in the team, so long of course, as Root is skipper
  • Chizz
    Chizz Posts: 28,331
    Lincsaddick said:
    Chizz said:
    @cantersaddick Should Bairstow stay in the team if the captain wants him? 
    he's Root's personal mate and a fellow Yorkie .. so long as Bairstow can stagger and fumble about, he'll be in the team, so long of course, as Root is skipper
    The question I am really posing is, shouldn't the captain get to choose his own preference as wicket keeper?
  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 26,846
    No. 

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