ralphindevon Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 If you want to know what an amazing Series this has been just look at this thread. Loads of- it’s all over- that’s the Ashes gone type posts, and I’m not having a go at anyone here because I’ve not disagreed, but we’ve ended up winning!! And similar in the previous tests, both of which we could have won. Test cricket is the boss and the Ashes rarely fail to deliver. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 (edited) Special mention to Woakes. What a comeback simply has to stay in the team. Edited July 9, 2023 by Super 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 3 minutes ago, BanburyRed said: Did Carey drop the Ashes?? I don’t want to let him off but I think we’d have crept over the line still 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 5 minutes ago, Markthehorn said: Fitting that Woakes and Wood were the ones there at end as they made a big difference generally coming in. Well done. Absolutely this. They have to play at OT. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 50 minutes ago, Lew-T said: Foakes in at OT? I would but I don’t think they will. Anderson in for Robinson will be the only change I reckon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 Never in doubt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 Mark Wood is man of the match! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 Woakes' record at home is as good as anybody. Doesn't get anywhere near the recognition he deserves. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 Foakes in. Jimmy in Johnny out. Robinson out 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 4 minutes ago, TonyTonyTony said: Foakes in. Jimmy in Johnny out. Robinson out I’d go with this. However, like others have said, I don’t think they’ll drop Jonny. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, slartibartfast said: What a disastrous game he has had ! Disastrous series. Mitchell Marsh scored more runs in this Test than he has done all series. Jonny’s 6 innings have come at an average of 23 and he’s taken 12 out of 21 chances behind the stumps, not including missed stumpings. People talk about fine margins… Edited July 9, 2023 by tin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 17 minutes ago, Northern Red said: Woakes' record at home is as good as anybody. Doesn't get anywhere near the recognition he deserves. I like Broad but I know who I would rather have coming in at 8! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 22 minutes ago, Northern Red said: Woakes' record at home is as good as anybody. Doesn't get anywhere near the recognition he deserves. Love Chris Woakes. Mr Reliable 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markthehorn Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 58 minutes ago, Lew-T said: Absolutely this. They have to play at OT. Yes they will need to as Stokes probably won’t bowl . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 What about Tongue coming back in instead of Robinson? More of a seamers wicket at OT? Bowled well, quick too. Bairstow is absolute class but hasn't played enough cricket since breaking his leg and is under cooked. Could get better? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 8 minutes ago, Open End Numb Legs said: What about Tongue coming back in instead of Robinson? More of a seamers wicket at OT? Bowled well, quick too. Bairstow is absolute class but hasn't played enough cricket since breaking his leg and is under cooked. Could get better? I think it will be choice of Anderson or Tongue for Robinson as only change. Can’t really call it but maybe Anderson loyalty and it’s his home ground will give him the edge. He’s particularly good there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 (edited) Edit: ignore Edited July 9, 2023 by Northern Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 Keeping JB at wicketkeeper for OT would be a very stubborn and frankly, wrong decision. All of these games have been so close its down to fine margins. Had England taken their chances they could be leading this series. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 3 hours ago, MichaelRobartes said: Be interesting to see Bairstow's average when he doesn't keep compared to when he does. Not quite what you asked for, but this might scratch the itch. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 Nasser saying that they should be a bit more savvy and keep team selection quiet til just before the match so Australia don't get the 2 day preparation time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 2 hours ago, Fordy62 said: Not quite what you asked for, but this might scratch the itch. Bairstow keeps at OT then (Bazball) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 6 hours ago, phantom said: Is this your flag? Sadly not! Looks great though! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 16 minutes ago, Alex_BCFC said: Sadly not! Looks great though! Good day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted July 9, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 At the end of the T20 someone unfurled a massive England / Somerset flag which I'd never seen before Would be great to see that at upcoming games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 Who do we think will bat 3 next test? Brook surely has to go back to 5 so you are either looking at Moeen or Root? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 4 minutes ago, Super said: Who do we think will bat 3 next test? Brook surely has to go back to 5 so you are either looking at Moeen or Root? I think it'll be Moeen. It's not ideal but probably better than Root or Brook moving from where they perform best. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 13 hours ago, Jose said: Good day? Had worse! Tiring though as about 9 hours worth of driving plus the tension was exhausting… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 I think it will be Brook at 3. Can’t see them deciding something is a failure after one innings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 5 hours ago, Super said: Who do we think will bat 3 next test? Brook surely has to go back to 5 so you are either looking at Moeen or Root? It should be Root, or Bohannon if I were involved in selection, but it’ll be Mo. The balance of the side is better with Brook at 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 Its the Elephant in the room the Ben Foakes situation. I know they want consistency in their approach, but to me its totally stubborn. You don't pick your opening bowler for the entire series and stick with it, no matter what - so why do it with the wicketkeeper? Unless Foakes has shat in Brendan McCullum's trainers i don't get it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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