Lrrr Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 "As we know, he has those many Steve Smith quirks - one of those is he is always marking centre." Didn't realise cheating was a quirk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 Really cannot wait until Thursday. Just to have something else to look at whilst I work! Hard to come up with the best team though, considering 2 spinners are probably needed. Many players not available as well for various reasons. COVID (Moeen), birth of child (Burns), injury, resting (Stokes & Archer) 1. Sibley 2. Crawley 3. Bairstow (or Foakes, cannot decide) 4. Root 5. Lawrence 6. Buttler 7. Curran 8. Bess 9. Broad 10. Leach 11. Anderson Weirdly Ollie Pope is there but not in the squad. Certainly plenty of options in the bowling department with Woakes, Robinson and Stone to also be considered. For a first test though, I would probably stick with Broad and Anderson. Could argue Woakes over Curran as a slightly better threat with the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 7 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: Really cannot wait until Thursday. Just to have something else to look at whilst I work! Hard to come up with the best team though, considering 2 spinners are probably needed. Many players not available as well for various reasons. COVID (Moeen), birth of child (Burns), injury, resting (Stokes & Archer) 1. Sibley 2. Crawley 3. Bairstow (or Foakes, cannot decide) 4. Root 5. Lawrence 6. Buttler 7. Curran 8. Bess 9. Broad 10. Leach 11. Anderson Weirdly Ollie Pope is there but not in the squad. Certainly plenty of options in the bowling department with Woakes, Robinson and Stone to also be considered. For a first test though, I would probably stick with Broad and Anderson. Could argue Woakes over Curran as a slightly better threat with the ball. I wonder if they'll go Bracey on the basis otherwise your 1-6 are all right handers and will allow spinners to get into a flow of just right handers. Woakes apparently first test is too soon fitness wise and Pope is out there as part of his recovery before the India series, so played the warm up game as part of that. Leach also ahead of Broad in batting order should be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 5 minutes ago, Lrrr said: I wonder if they'll go Bracey on the basis otherwise your 1-6 are all right handers and will allow spinners to get into a flow of just right handers. Woakes apparently first test is too soon fitness wise and Pope is out there as part of his recovery before the India series, so played the warm up game as part of that. Leach also ahead of Broad in batting order should be. Bracey isn't in the actual squad, unless they have added him and I've missed it which could well be the case. They could play him as he is there but he wasn't in the original 16 man squad so would guess they won't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carey 6 Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 (edited) Darren Gough had a pop at the Aussies yesterday. Edited January 12, 2021 by Carey 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: Bracey isn't in the actual squad, unless they have added him and I've missed it which could well be the case. They could play him as he is there but he wasn't in the original 16 man squad so would guess they won't. Stupid England naming so many reserves.... yeah you're probably looking at Foakes/Bairstow at 3 then, wonder with Ali all but ruled out whether one of the batters will be drafted in, can't see them drafting another spinner in as Root is a capable 3rd choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 6 minutes ago, Carey 6 said: Darren Gough had a pop at the Aussies yesterday. I don't want cricket to go too nicey nicey. There needs to be a edge and some sledging but there is a line to be drawn. Tim Paine should be fined for his dissent. Steve Smith should be banned for 1-2 matches for what he did. I had no problem with Paine's sledging until I hear Gough on that video saying that he called Ashwin a 'something-head'. Assuming that is true and the word Gough didnt use is as bad as I imagine it is then he should be banned for ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carey 6 Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 7 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: I don't want cricket to go too nicey nicey. There needs to be a edge and some sledging but there is a line to be drawn. Tim Paine should be fined for his dissent. Steve Smith should be banned for 1-2 matches for what he did. I had no problem with Paine's sledging until I hear Gough on that video saying that he called Ashwin a 'something-head'. Assuming that is true and the word Gough didnt use is as bad as I imagine it is then he should be banned for ages. Tim Paine: "I can't wait to get you to the Gabba, Ash." Ravi Ashwin: " I can't wait to get you to India, it'll be your last series." Tim Paine: "At least my teammates like me, d***head." Was brilliant how Paine tried to get a nibble out of him then ended up nibbling big time himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 9 minutes ago, Carey 6 said: Tim Paine: "I can't wait to get you to the Gabba, Ash." Ravi Ashwin: " I can't wait to get you to India, it'll be your last series." Tim Paine: "At least my teammates like me, d***head." Was brilliant how Paine tried to get a nibble out of him then ended up nibbling big time himself. Noticeable how half of Paine's 'banter' is apparently about how his team supposedly like him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 I love it when the Aussies start ‘bending the laws’ or in reality cheating and getting called out. I really, really hope they done for ball tampering again............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted January 13, 2021 Report Share Posted January 13, 2021 18 hours ago, And Its Smith said: Really cannot wait until Thursday. Just to have something else to look at whilst I work! Hard to come up with the best team though, considering 2 spinners are probably needed. Many players not available as well for various reasons. COVID (Moeen), birth of child (Burns), injury, resting (Stokes & Archer) 1. Sibley 2. Crawley 3. Bairstow (or Foakes, cannot decide) 4. Root 5. Lawrence 6. Buttler 7. Curran 8. Bess 9. Broad 10. Leach 11. Anderson Weirdly Ollie Pope is there but not in the squad. Certainly plenty of options in the bowling department with Woakes, Robinson and Stone to also be considered. For a first test though, I would probably stick with Broad and Anderson. Could argue Woakes over Curran as a slightly better threat with the ball. Sounds like it is the above team but either Wood/Stone will play instead of one of Broad or Anderson. Going to rotate those two apparently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted January 13, 2021 Report Share Posted January 13, 2021 3 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: Sounds like it is the above team but either Wood/Stone will play instead of one of Broad or Anderson. Going to rotate those two apparently Makes sense. The seamers aren't going to be bowling long spells so better to have an out and out quick bowler who can charge in and get something out of the pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globe Trotter Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 Coffee on, cricket on...lovely. not quite the same as being there mind! looking forward to seeing Bess and Leach bowl together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ackbird Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 3 minutes ago, Globe Trotter said: Coffee on, cricket on...lovely. not quite the same as being there mind! looking forward to seeing Bess and Leach bowl together Nice to see JL on a cricket ground again. Come on England 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 3 overs in first 25 minutes :laugh: . What a beautiful old ground. Of work for next couple of months a lot of cricket to watch. Love it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 Good cricket from England for that wicket 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globe Trotter Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 Get in!!! 2 for Broady 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 Just now, Globe Trotter said: Get in!!! 2 for Broady World class Stuart Broad . Wicket machine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globe Trotter Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 Wood hitting 91mph first over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 What a shocking shot . England on top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 Got to be catching that . Shocker from Lawrence not what you need on debut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globe Trotter Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 4 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said: Got to be catching that . Shocker from Lawrence not what you need on debut Not quite Denly at Hamilton but that is poor. might cost us a few runs I fear! Leach getting some good turn though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 Broad again. Cracking catch from Roooooot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 Now Leach with a wicket . 81-5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globe Trotter Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 Fantastic start now, good for Leach to get his first wicket early and happy for Lawrence his drop didn’t matter too much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 What a place to play cricket! Stunning. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 6 minutes ago, Super said: What a place to play cricket! Stunning. Tis beautiful seem to remember a lot of England fans sat on the wall of that old fort on the side from past tests. 107-6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 13 minutes ago, Super said: What a place to play cricket! Stunning. Always wanted to visit Sri Lanka - not made it yet tho. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 Really have been some poor shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 Yes Bess. Bowling terribly but take your 3 as there will be days you are awesome and get zero! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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