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Originally Posted by Geoff Parkstone
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Your garden dry as well?? 😉Quote:
Originally Posted by Geoff Parkstone
Outplayed basically. With the exception of the Brook-Smith first innings partnership I think we lost every session.Quote:
Originally Posted by macstheman
Take some coming back from in just four days time. Changes or stick with those who did so well in the first Test?
Well I'm sure we may have a fast bowler or two to come back....but don't see Crawley gotting dropped unless Bethell can open!
As far as openers are concerned we're not over blessed with test talent, Crawley has always been inconsistent getting the odd big score but numerous low numbers, an average in the low 30's doesn't really cut it. Having said that there is little competition with no Cook or Strauss on the horizon.
Lower down Rooty has also become a bit either/or as well, he's still class but is showing signs of brittleness.
On the bowling front both Wood and Archer have the pace but are in the sicknote category. Otherwise we're a bit woolly in that area with the spin department also average.
Smith has picked up the gloves brilliantly and is looking like a permanent for years to come.
Have enjoyed both Tests and the series is nicely set up.
Atkinson might be ready but dont think Wood will until maybe 5th: in which case wrap him up in cotton wool for the Ashes. if Atkinson fir then he can come in for Woakes who was efficient but not really effective. Archer for Tongue.
But Carse is injury prone too. Even considered having his big toe amputated apparently!Quote:
Originally Posted by Geoff Parkstone
I suspect Archer is in contention for the next Test but he?s about as injury prone as Joe Ward so who knows.
I?d stick with Crawley for a little longer if for no other reason other than I can?t think of an alternative.
dom Sibley perhaps, his form is a bit better and he has found some shots playing in T20. Alex Lees who was perhaps unfairly dropped originally. Keaton Jennings - but they are all regressive picks
Seems like Archer will be starting. Good luck to him.
Good bowler but a bit Ozoh-ish with his glass body and limbs.Quote:
Originally Posted by ramAnag
Deffo 🤞for him, not played much cricket so hope Stokesy tells him to ease himself in. An injured Archer is no good to us!Quote:
Originally Posted by ramAnag