O/T:- The Ashes 2023

[laddo]

So are we in agreement?

For clarity, I would rather have a 3-0 lead even if the games were incredibly dull over a very exciting series where we trail 2-1.

Agree or not?

I agree with that statement, as it's what I said you just misunderstood my post.

"Ideally" as in 'the' preference, my ultimate preference

But if you are going to be losing 2-1 make all 3 games very close nail bitters, with loads of stories and entertainment thrown in on each and every day.

Seriously how many dull days have we had in the series to date , one?

[Elite_Pie]

I agree with that statement, as it's what I said you just misunderstood my post.

Good. At least we have an answer.

[BigFatPie]

Fantastic win and I’m glad it’s not going to be 5-0. I haven’t seen enough of Ben Foakes to say he should be brought in, but Wood and Woakes did a grand job this time around.

[Elite_Pie]

Fantastic win and I’m glad it’s not going to be 5-0. I haven’t seen enough of Ben Foakes to say he should be brought in, but Wood and Woakes did a grand job this time around.

Foakes, Woakes and Stokes?

It will never rival Lillee c Willey b Dilley.

In that test the Aussies also had an opener called Wiener!

[laddo]

Good. At least we have an answer.

"We' is being generous.

[Observerpie]

Unfortunately I can see Anderson being brought back for Old Trafford with Robinson dropping out which, for my money, would be a backwards step. I understand that it's his home ground but he's not exactly threatened in his two previous appearances, his pace is dropping and pace is the thing that seems to have unsettled the Aussies so I would bring Tongue in for him. As for Bairstow, he's got to go, just a question of who they replace him with, Foakes or Buttler.

[Notts78]

Unfortunately I can see Anderson being brought back for Old Trafford with Robinson dropping out which, for my money, would be a backwards step. I understand that it's his home ground but he's not exactly threatened in his two previous appearances, his pace is dropping and pace is the thing that seems to have unsettled the Aussies so I would bring Tongue in for him. As for Bairstow, he's got to go, just a question of who they replace him with, Foakes or Buttler.

Buttler? Hahaha… he’s played less red ball cricket than Mo Ali. A phenomenal white ball player, but forget him in test cricket. Foakes all day long.

[countygump]

Unfortunately I can see Anderson being brought back for Old Trafford with Robinson dropping out which, for my money, would be a backwards step.

If Robbo is still injured, then fair enuff. If not, it's a no from me.

[laddo]

Please drop Bairstow.

Please retain Warner in the side.

[Magpies1959]

Another classic from tests gone by. The bowler's Holding the batsmans Willey.