Northern Red Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 I'd have put us back in but I can see the logic in not doing so. Our bowlers were toiling for the best part of 2 days and they're now back out there a day later with the match virtually gone. That must be physically and mentally draining. Wouldn't surprise me if Jimmy packed it in after this series. Not getting any younger and constantly having to be out there bowling with no rest because the batsmen can't do their jobs properly. For all the complaints about the sameness of our attack, it's an absolutely pointless discussion when the batsmen can't put a competitive score on the board. No visiting team is winning in Australia without that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 13 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said: Can’t believe Australia haven’t put us back in. We’re proper shit I imagine just having had a hot day in the field had something to do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 It’s crazy how Broad and Anderson have lasted this long really. For the past 5 years, they’ve bowled probably 4 of those… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 Too easy this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Globe Trotter said: Like the look of that, I would replace Woakes with Mahmood as would like to see more of him I’d like to see more of Mahmood, and Parkinson, but not at the expense of Woakes. We need his batting. Back to this Test and if Starc and Lyon were to be taken out, this is a second-string convicts’ attack. The bowling figures back that up. Edited December 18, 2021 by tin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 Is this the test we were supposed to have the best chance of winning?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 1 minute ago, TomF said: Yep the one we rested Jimmy for that was green and overcast because he was going to swing it all over on a pitch that actually looks good for a spinner. Good job we picked Jack for this one and Jimmy for the last. Oh.. Get your money on 5-0. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 Just got in the ground,, Ashton Gate that is, and who should I bump into? The answer to our problems, a very young and trim looking Marcus Trescothick with Pete Trego. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ackbird Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 2 hours ago, ralphindevon said: Just got in the ground,, Ashton Gate that is, and who should I bump into? The answer to our problems, a very young and trim looking Marcus Trescothick with Pete Trego. If only.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 2 hours ago, ralphindevon said: Just got in the ground,, Ashton Gate that is, and who should I bump into? The answer to our problems, a very young and trim looking Marcus Trescothick with Pete Trego. Any good in midfield? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 Four and a half sessions for them to bowl us out then. Game over by the time we get up tomorrow I should think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 9 to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 Don’t pick a spinner and then get Robinson to bowl spin. A new low for this captain and coach duo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Super said: 9 to go. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Lanterne Rouge said: 8 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 2 hours ago, And Its Smith said: Don’t pick a spinner and then get Robinson to bowl spin. A new low for this captain and coach duo Is this true? Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 Are the lions team out there? Replace half of this lot with them. Pathetic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded_red Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 All good stuff init. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 32 minutes ago, Super said: Are the lions team out there? Replace half of this lot with them. Pathetic. Change the lot of them if you want, but until the ECB change their attitude to Test cricket it's little more than rearranging deckchairs on the Titanic. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 48 minutes ago, TomF said: Root should go now Now i don’t think he’s a good captain but who the hell do you replace him with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globe Trotter Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 Saqib Mahmood took 4-22 for Sydney Thunder earlier. Different format but bowling with good pace and got overs under his belt for the Lions. I’d like to see him and Wood for the next test with Woakes and Broad / Anderson missing out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 2 hours ago, Rob k said: Now i don’t think he’s a good captain but who the hell do you replace him with? Yep, and this ties in with my point above. Anybody other than him or Stokes (who I wouldn't burden with the job) isn't secure in their place in the side. The likes of Burns and Buttler have been talked about as potential leaders in the past but you wouldn't bank on either being in the team within a few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 6 minutes ago, Northern Red said: Yep, and this ties in with my point above. Anybody other than him or Stokes (who I wouldn't burden with the job) isn't secure in their place in the side. The likes of Burns and Buttler have been talked about as potential leaders in the past but you wouldn't bank on either being in the team within a few months. Buttler’s got a good cricket brain and would make a better captain than Root IMO, but he shouldn’t be in the Test XI IMO either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 Just now, tin said: Buttler’s got a good cricket brain and would make a better captain than Root IMO, but he shouldn’t be in the Test XI IMO either. I think he'll get the limited overs job when Morgan steps down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 5 hours ago, Rob k said: Now i don’t think he’s a good captain but who the hell do you replace him with? I think you have to go down the route of a captain from county cricket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted December 20, 2021 Report Share Posted December 20, 2021 Still hanging on. 173/7, Buttler still there and ‘only‘ 39 overs to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted December 20, 2021 Report Share Posted December 20, 2021 Run rate is up to 7. Not sure what butter is thinking here 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carey 6 Posted December 20, 2021 Report Share Posted December 20, 2021 Who’s the Bristol City fan that just text into TMS then. On here? Haha. Class if these two manage to take us into the final session, may just have a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carey 6 Posted December 20, 2021 Report Share Posted December 20, 2021 8 minutes ago, Carey 6 said: Who’s the Bristol City fan that just text into TMS then. On here? Haha. Class if these two manage to take us into the final session, may just have a chance. Nevermind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted December 20, 2021 Report Share Posted December 20, 2021 If nothing else, it's nice to wake up and see some application from our boys in this innings, even if that is just to keep the convicts out in the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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