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Konstas will replace Marnus but the others are too big to drop, not that I’m complainingMarcusH26 said:Really really good chase from the South Africans, fantastic knocks from Markram and Bavuma.
Will be interesting to see what Aussie side starts the first Ashes test because their top order looks very unconvincing.0 -
I have never been so excited to see a South Africa win, since...
...actually, I have never been excited to see a South African win.0 -
The aging Aussie team, especially the bowlers, is due for an infusion of new blood, IF there is any new Aussie blood out there1
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Yeah Konstas I expect to come in , Khawaja looks done too but they'll probably give him the Ashes as a farewell.fenaddick said:
Konstas will replace Marnus but the others are too big to drop, not that I’m complainingMarcusH26 said:Really really good chase from the South Africans, fantastic knocks from Markram and Bavuma.
Will be interesting to see what Aussie side starts the first Ashes test because their top order looks very unconvincing.0 -
They won't want 2 new openers, not sure who else they could pick anywayMarcusH26 said:
Yeah Konstas I expect to come in , Khawaja looks done too but they'll probably give him the Ashes as a farewell.fenaddick said:
Konstas will replace Marnus but the others are too big to drop, not that I’m complainingMarcusH26 said:Really really good chase from the South Africans, fantastic knocks from Markram and Bavuma.
Will be interesting to see what Aussie side starts the first Ashes test because their top order looks very unconvincing.0 -
fenaddick said:
They won't want 2 new openers, not sure who else they could pick anywayMarcusH26 said:
Yeah Konstas I expect to come in , Khawaja looks done too but they'll probably give him the Ashes as a farewell.fenaddick said:
Konstas will replace Marnus but the others are too big to drop, not that I’m complainingMarcusH26 said:Really really good chase from the South Africans, fantastic knocks from Markram and Bavuma.
Will be interesting to see what Aussie side starts the first Ashes test because their top order looks very unconvincing.
They've got a real lack of options, it's either untested guys like Nathan McSweeney who's not really an opener anyway and would be better at 3 or going back to the Marcus Harris , Matt Renshaws of this world who we know all about.1 -
As honest a cricketer as he is a person. Woakes isn't there just there to take the money and the accolades and no one can ever accuse him of giving anything but his very best in training as well as on the pitch for the cause. A professional's pro. That can't be said for one or two of our bowlers in recent times.5
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If India get bowled out even once they'll have themselves to blame1
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Stuart Broad in The Times today was concerned about both sides' bowling attacks0
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Shouldn't have bloody retired then, should he?killerandflash said:Stuart Broad in The Times today was concerned about both sides' bowling attacks
(Joking, obviously).3 -
In the absence of Wood, Archer, Atkinson that's about as good a lineup as we can put out. If we can get them plus Stone, Overton, Mahmood fit for the ashes we might have a chance.
Liam Dawson would transform that lineup though. Can balance the side and be a much better spin option.2 -
Dawson should be an automatic choice.cantersaddick said:In the absence of Wood, Archer, Atkinson that's about as good a lineup as we can put out. If we can get them plus Stone, Overton, Mahmood fit for the ashes we might have a chance.
Liam Dawson would transform that lineup though. Can balance the side and be a much better spin option.
But I believe he will opt for franchise cricket for more money.
And the way England have treated him I don't blame him.3 -
Think I'd have batted first, hopefully I'm made to look very wrong and India are a few down by lunch!2
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We might need a third man at some point0
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Boy that was an awful review. Not because it pitched outside leg but because it was so obvious that it wasn't likely to hit two sets of stumps!3
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Just don't have a lot of confidence in the attack we've got out there today to actually take wickets. Feels a bit ordinary1
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In fact, Smith ended up two yards down the legside which, combined with the fact that Tongue is right arm around to the left hander, should have been enough in itself to not review.1
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44-0 (14) at drinks0
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Need Stokes to come on. He has that habit of taking one when things aren't happening.MarcusH26 said:Just don't have a lot of confidence in the attack we've got out there today to actually take wickets. Feels a bit ordinary0 - Sponsored links:
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What's the WG Grace quote about either batting first, or thinking about it then batting first?
May I add - especially when it's 30 bloody degrees and sunny, and there's storms predicted around day 2/3 that could make it harder to bat.2 -
No Archer, Wood or AtkinsonMarcusH26 said:Just don't have a lot of confidence in the attack we've got out there today to actually take wickets. Feels a bit ordinary
Looks like our reserves unless Stokes can produce something.1 -
I suspect Stokes had in his head that stat that the last 6 teams to bat last there have won. As said though, it was probably a good toss to lose.North Lower Neil said:What's the WG Grace quote about either batting first, or thinking about it then batting first?
May I add - especially when it's 30 bloody degrees and sunny, and there's storms predicted around day 2/3 that could make it harder to bat.0 -
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We can't rely on the fitness of two of those. Wood has played 11 Tests in the last 3 years and Archer has played none. No Anderson or Broad to rely on as the staple diet. And the rest are protected from learning their trade by central contracts and the need to preserve their fitness.
No Archer, Wood or AtkinsonMarcusH26 said:Just don't have a lot of confidence in the attack we've got out there today to actually take wickets. Feels a bit ordinary
Looks like our reserves unless Stokes can produce something.0 -
Indeed, just daft ignoring the conditions IMHO.Addick Addict said:
I suspect Stokes had in his head that stat that the last 6 teams to bat last there have won. As said though, it was probably a good toss to lose.North Lower Neil said:What's the WG Grace quote about either batting first, or thinking about it then batting first?
May I add - especially when it's 30 bloody degrees and sunny, and there's storms predicted around day 2/3 that could make it harder to bat.1 -
We don't have a fit top class opening bowler.MarcusH26 said:Just don't have a lot of confidence in the attack we've got out there today to actually take wickets. Feels a bit ordinary
I'm thinking we may lose the series 0-5 if the weather holds.
We're going to day 2 at Lord's & I hope we're batting.0 -
At last. Carse has KL Rahul caught at slip by Root
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Phew.
Hopefully one leads to two....0 -
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