Globe Trotter Posted May 16, 2023 Report Share Posted May 16, 2023 9 hours ago, And Its Smith said: That’s a mistake in my mind but guess we will see. Foakes a better keeper than Bairstow and a better batsman than Crawley. Bairstow or Brook could open. Hmm tricky isn’t it. Both Bairstow and Brook have to play given their recent Test form, but Foakes as you say the better keeper and glues the lower middle order. I’d have Bairstow open and instruct him to play his natural game - could create havoc with the field up, new ball. Could treat it like opening in an ODI - aggressive running, punish the bad ball. His weakness between bat and pad and being bowled through the gate would be exposed at times but I’d fancy over a 5 test series against Aus he’ll do better than Crawley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lrrr Posted May 16, 2023 Report Share Posted May 16, 2023 So Crawley with 350 runs (170 of which in one innings) in 9 innings has done enough to keep his spot.... he's averaging 22.5 without that ton knock. If Crawley opens in the ashes he'll be a walking wicket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted May 16, 2023 Report Share Posted May 16, 2023 Archer out for the summer. Must be big doubts now over his test career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carey 6 Posted May 16, 2023 Report Share Posted May 16, 2023 51 minutes ago, Lrrr said: So Crawley with 350 runs (170 of which in one innings) in 9 innings has done enough to keep his spot.... he's averaging 22.5 without that ton knock. If Crawley opens in the ashes he'll be a walking wicket. Mental how many chances he's had. I'd rather see any of the batters named in the rest of that 15 open than him. I hope he does shut up the doubters like myself but I just cant see it. If I'm Foakes and that first test or two goes tits up, I'd be like thanks but no thanks, I'll enjoy my summer now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted May 16, 2023 Report Share Posted May 16, 2023 Aussies will be targeting Crawley big time. I agree with @And Its Smith - Foakes is a better batsman than Crawley. Bairstow should open with Duckett, with Foakes in at 7. Not good for JA - got to worry for his career now 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted May 16, 2023 Report Share Posted May 16, 2023 Archer won't play Test cricket again. He'll become a T20 gun for hire. As for Crawley, I can only assume he has incriminating photos of the management. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltshoveller Posted May 16, 2023 Report Share Posted May 16, 2023 32 minutes ago, TonyTonyTony said: Aussies will be targeting Crawley big time. I agree with @And Its Smith - Foakes is a better batsman than Crawley. Bairstow should open with Duckett, with Foakes in at 7. Not good for JA - got to worry for his career now They won't waste any time on Crawley Just need to run up and bowl at him Will get himself out Only batsman they need to target is Root Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted May 16, 2023 Report Share Posted May 16, 2023 Crawley will no doubt get a ton against Ireland which will be enough to secure his place for the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 Don't like Smith but it's a fair reply! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted May 22, 2023 Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted May 24, 2023 Report Share Posted May 24, 2023 Well at least England have found themselves a new drinks holder, Craig hopefully around for Somerset more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carey 6 Posted May 27, 2023 Report Share Posted May 27, 2023 (edited) Anyone on here going to any of the days of the first test? Managed to get 4 tickets for day 3 yesterday. Edited May 27, 2023 by Carey 6 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted May 28, 2023 Report Share Posted May 28, 2023 23 hours ago, Carey 6 said: Anyone on here going to any of the days of the first test? Managed to get 4 tickets for day 3 yesterday. I’m going to the final test at the Oval. For as long as I can remember the Oval has hosted the final showdown of test cricket at the backend of summer, it’s just one of those traditional blue ribbon British sporting events….. Except this year it’s in July because of the hundred. Anyway, despite that it’s a ground I’ve not visited since I saw Somerset play a John Player league game against Surrey in 1981. So looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted May 28, 2023 Report Share Posted May 28, 2023 On 27/05/2023 at 11:44, Carey 6 said: Anyone on here going to any of the days of the first test? Managed to get 4 tickets for day 3 yesterday. Day 2 at Edgbaston for me. Can’t wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted May 28, 2023 Report Share Posted May 28, 2023 Day 1 Old Trafford here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted May 30, 2023 Report Share Posted May 30, 2023 England Team v Ireland: Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jonny Bairstow, Stuart Broad, Matthew Potts, Josh Tongue (Debut), Jack Leach. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted May 30, 2023 Report Share Posted May 30, 2023 2 minutes ago, Northern Red said: England Team v Ireland: Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jonny Bairstow, Stuart Broad, Matthew Potts, Josh Tongue (Debut), Jack Leach. I wonder if another poor showing from Crawley changes the top 7? Seems pretty baked in now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted May 30, 2023 Report Share Posted May 30, 2023 2 hours ago, TonyTonyTony said: I wonder if another poor showing from Crawley changes the top 7? Seems pretty baked in now. I would say definitely not. I think he will have until end of third ashes test Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 England team have been delayed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 Luckily only 5 minutes Zak Crawley less than 10 first innings 5/2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 England win toss and bowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 England: 1 Zak Crawley, 2 Ben Duckett, 3 Ollie Pope, 4 Joe Root, 5 Harry Brook, 6 Ben Stokes (capt), 7 Jonny Bairstow (wk), 8 Stuart Broad, 9 Jack Leach, 10 Josh Tongue, 11 Matt Potts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 17 minutes ago, Lrrr said: Luckily only 5 minutes Zak Crawley less than 10 first innings 5/2 Either that or he's getting a big ton which secures his place for the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 Only just noticed this is a 4 day test Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 I appreciate it’s only Ireland but that is brain dead. He knows a leg slip is there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ackbird Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 They're be all out before lunch at this rate .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 Relief that their lbw was missing. Don’t want this to be a complete walkover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Club and Country Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 On 27/05/2023 at 10:44, Carey 6 said: Anyone on here going to any of the days of the first test? Managed to get 4 tickets for day 3 yesterday. Looked for tickets a few weeks ago and nothing available how have you managed that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carey 6 Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 11 minutes ago, Club and Country said: Looked for tickets a few weeks ago and nothing available how have you managed that? Edgbaston exchange mate, tickets on there now for every day! https://ticketexchange.edgbaston.com/selection/event/date?productId=101726828635 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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