I am shocked that Woakes is playing. Good to see Dawson there.
They must surely think Atkinson isn’t fit enough as I’m very surprised Woakes is playing again
Surrey clearly think the same as he will be playing for their seconds
By all accounts, the England hierarchy aren't happy about that as they would have preferred him in Surrey's 1s. The ECB pay his wages but, as in the case of Bashir, can't dictate when a player is selected for his county. He's only bowled 8 overs for Spencer and I can't see on Cricinfo or Cricket Archive any reference to him playing any county game whatsoever for the 1s or 2s since the Zimbabwe Test in May.
Bizarrely, Josh Tongue will play for Notts but only in the third and fourth days of their clash with Hampshire.
I just don't think Cook has it as an international bowler. Seems like they think the same. Atkinson is on paper fit but hasn't played a first class game since last year. Equally I think with Stokes, Archer and Carse the other bowlers I don't think they are after another quick. Hence why Overton was released from the squad and Tongue hasn't been picked. We need one bowler who is more of a swing bowler, less raw pace who can get through a lot of overs. With Dawson now in the side I think it should be Potts. But Woakes is in the squad. I think this will be his last series. But for now he's there. And he fills that role.
I just don't think Cook has it as an international bowler. Seems like they think the same. Atkinson is on paper fit but hasn't played a first class game since last year. Equally I think with Stokes, Archer and Carse the other bowlers I don't think they are after another quick. Hence why Overton was released from the squad and Tongue hasn't been picked. We need one bowler who is more of a swing bowler, less raw pace who can get through a lot of overs. With Dawson now in the side I think it should be Potts. But Woakes is in the squad. I think this will be his last series. But for now he's there. And he fills that role.
At least we bat deep.
There's one person that will know of Potts' skillset and whether he should be in the side and that is the England captain. He might not be playing with him for Durham but he will be getting feedback from Marcus North. Potts played against Surrey and Sussex in the CC recently and returned figures of 2-227. All told this season, he's taken 18 wickets at 40.55.
The worst thing about the modern England way of centrally controlling players is that fringe players end up not playing at all. Cook and Bethell will be rusty as hell now.
I just don't think Cook has it as an international bowler. Seems like they think the same. Atkinson is on paper fit but hasn't played a first class game since last year. Equally I think with Stokes, Archer and Carse the other bowlers I don't think they are after another quick. Hence why Overton was released from the squad and Tongue hasn't been picked. We need one bowler who is more of a swing bowler, less raw pace who can get through a lot of overs. With Dawson now in the side I think it should be Potts. But Woakes is in the squad. I think this will be his last series. But for now he's there. And he fills that role.
At least we bat deep.
Surely if going away from raw pace and wanting a swing bowler then Cook should be the one?
Cook I wonder if he's basically going to end up being the nice guy version of Ollie Robinson , buckets of wickets at County level to the point you can't ignore him but it never quite works at international level.
I just don't think Cook has it as an international bowler. Seems like they think the same. Atkinson is on paper fit but hasn't played a first class game since last year. Equally I think with Stokes, Archer and Carse the other bowlers I don't think they are after another quick. Hence why Overton was released from the squad and Tongue hasn't been picked. We need one bowler who is more of a swing bowler, less raw pace who can get through a lot of overs. With Dawson now in the side I think it should be Potts. But Woakes is in the squad. I think this will be his last series. But for now he's there. And he fills that role.
At least we bat deep.
Surely if going away from raw pace and wanting a swing bowler then Cook should be the one?
To a certain extent yes. But I just think he isn't good enough. And seems the England setup agree.
I can't say that in most cricket chats because I work with someone who coached him as a colt and one of my close friends is now going out with someone who opened the bowling with him for years in club cricket.
Cook I wonder if he's basically going to end up being the nice guy version of Ollie Robinson , buckets of wickets at County level to the point you can't ignore him but it never quite works at international level.
Would still like to see him get another go though
Robinson though initially did well for England in home conditions. It was his fitness and personality which cost his his place.
Pointless having Cook in the squad for the entire India series unless he's given a game.
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If they pick Thakur I reckon Gambhir should be sacked before the game
Bizarrely, Josh Tongue will play for Notts but only in the third and fourth days of their clash with Hampshire.
At least we bat deep.
The worst thing about the modern England way of centrally controlling players is that fringe players end up not playing at all. Cook and Bethell will be rusty as hell now.
Shame they didn’t get Bethell in for Crawley im
sure they may have done had we narrowly lost the last test instead of winning it…
This could be Woakes last game, he’s been a good player for England and only needs a few to get 200 wickets I think so hopefully he does that at OT
Would still like to see him get another go though
I can't say that in most cricket chats because I work with someone who coached him as a colt and one of my close friends is now going out with someone who opened the bowling with him for years in club cricket.
Pointless having Cook in the squad for the entire India series unless he's given a game.
why is this starting on a Wednesday ?