Kevin Carr's Gloves 3894 Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 So this should be Roy’s last test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44900 Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Looking like a long summer ahead for England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14011 Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Jesus Christ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken 119 Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Looking for mother nature to assist with your chances isn't good. We have made our first error by retaining Siddle in this side. I think we can overcome this slight oversight though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44900 Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Ken has got this place on speed dial atm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken 119 Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 If and when England lose the series I will let it be known. Don't worry about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44900 Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 I trust you, Ken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44900 Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 I also trust you to sink without trace if England turn it around. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21924 Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Oh, Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21924 Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 4 hours ago, Kevin Carr's Gloves said: So this should be Roy’s last test. Who else is there though? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21924 Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Recall for the cokehead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35095 Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Ken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinRobin 11282 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 9 hours ago, Dr Gloom said: Recall for the cokehead? Would be no different. England players have been drilled on white ball cricket for two years, to win the World Cup, and have had basically no red ball cricket. It requires a different mind set, and the ECB have decided that the best way to move cricket along in the country is to start another white ball competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35095 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 23 hours ago, Kevin Carr's Gloves said: So this should be Roy’s last test. As an opener anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken 119 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Roy is not a test match cricketer. You can argue that point with other players but he is shit. Interesting now. England showing some steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21924 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 I don’t see why Roy couldn’t do a counter attacking job at 5 or 6. He may still come good at the top of the order. If Warner or Sehwag can open, why not? His technique is sound, he just needs to learn what to leave and rein himself in. The problem, as RR alluded to, is we don’t have enough red ball specialists. It’s alright having counter punchers like Roy, Buttler, Bairstow, Moeen Stokes or even Hales in the side but the middle order lacks balance. It would be nice to have the luxury of breaking up the destructive batters with a player capable of dropping anchor, like collingwood. That’s not to say these players are incapable of playing the conditions. But they need to work on their test match mindset sharpish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35095 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Stokes is different to the others mentioned. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21924 Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 Yes, he’s by far the best test match cricketer of that lot and has played some mature innings, but he is a destructive batsman - capable of taking the game away from the opposition it’s his day or gifting his wicket away cheaply if it isn’t. Nothing wrong with that style of play but it feels like we’re trying to pick one or two too many batsmen cut from that cloth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14011 Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 Class from the bowlers so far but we need wickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21924 Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 Go home, Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21924 Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 Well that’s one way to get him out. Shame to see him retire hurt but looks like we finally found a bowler in archer who can make him uncomfortable. The first one that hit his arm put doubt in his mind for the first time all series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Carr's Gloves 3894 Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 On 15/08/2019 at 17:58, Dr Gloom said: Who else is there though? Fucking anybody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35095 Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Going to have to be honest here, Gloom. I’m not sure you were right about playing Root at 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14011 Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 He’s got all the shots but he’s utterly brainless at times. Some of his reviews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14011 Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 THE SUN IS OUT AND PLAY BEGINS *a wild draw appears* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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