And Its Smith Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 (edited) Talk of dropping Stokes is crazy. Great bowling option Edit: didn’t see your post @Fordy62 he’s a must pick for me. Need bowling options Edited November 5, 2022 by And Its Smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: Talk of dropping Stokes is crazy. Great bowling option Edit: didn’t see your post @Fordy62 he’s a must pick for me. Need bowling options He’s been far too leg side tonight. Only just starting to get it right. edit: maybe not. Edited November 5, 2022 by Fordy62 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 Need Pathum here. See what else they have… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 Pathum should have been run out save for a s****e throw - gonna cost us a few Get him sooinsh and things will look much better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 Spin looks the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 Just now, Lew-T said: Spin looks the way to go. Yep. But their spinners aren’t as good as ours and their Batsmen aren’t either. In theory… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 Bhanuka doesn't look built for quick running between the wickets does he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 Just now, Port Said Red said: Bhanuka doesn't look built for quick running between the wickets does he? I’d be quite happy to keep this lad in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 9 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: Talk of dropping Stokes is crazy. Great bowling option Edit: didn’t see your post @Fordy62 he’s a must pick for me. Need bowling options Think your overselling him juat over .5 wicket per game at avg of 32 Econ 8.5 Hes an option and a great all round cricketer - a no brainier pick ? Not as sure as you Needs to deliver with the bat today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 I love the Sky good option/bad option graphics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 I can’t stand Russ the Sri Lankan commentator. So unbelievably biased. 1 minute ago, TomF said: We need pathium out pronto There you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 Bucket hands Jordan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 6 minutes ago, Sheltons Army said: Think your overselling him juat over .5 wicket per game at avg of 32 Econ 8.5 Hes an option and a great all round cricketer - a no brainier pick ? Not as sure as you Needs to deliver with the bat today I can’t think who I’d have in ahead of him who offers the same all round abilities with ball, ball and in the field. He’s a game changer. No brainer for me as there’s nobody else to replace him. Buttler and Morgan clearly agree as he always plays even when not fully fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 To be fair I take both your points on Stokes @Sheltons Army @And Its Smith You could argue Stokes hasn’t done it enough on a regular basis. No doubt he’s a big game player though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 If we get through I guess it’s Duckett or Salt for the remainder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 4 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: I can’t think who I’d have in ahead of him who offers the same all round abilities with ball, ball and in the field. He’s a game changer. No brainer for me as there’s nobody else to replace him. Buttler and Morgan clearly agree as he always plays even when not fully fit Yes he does have that knack of big moments , depends on how many bowling options you want and Jo’s seems to like as many as poss batting wise , I keep hearing he can ‘hit a big ball’ and of course he can , but his best work with the bat are when he’s built a base - (Put him in at 3 here and tell him to build) But for all his power I don’t think he’s an elite bat in this format Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 51 minutes ago, Lew-T said: Still feel SL will fade away here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 2 minutes ago, Sheltons Army said: Yes he does have that knack of big moments , depends on how many bowling options you want and Jo’s seems to like as many as poss batting wise , I keep hearing he can ‘hit a big ball’ and of course he can , but his best work with the bat are when he’s built a base - (Put him in at 3 here and tell him to build) But for all his power I don’t think he’s an elite bat in this format I agree he isn’t elite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 Remarkable turnaround here. Good effort. Signs of a top side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 Feel like Livingstone should have done better there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 Just now, TomF said: It’s a tricky one because you know he’ll have a magical moment with the ball or bat. A proper maverick but yeah is he a luxury? I’m not sure who could replace him who’s superb in field, can bowl and potentially hit some fast runs. Tom Abell perhaps And then of course , someone has to tell him he’s not in ! On a different note , what a great job Sam Curran is doing and has become, probably much more than most of us would have predicted a couple of years back Clearly works very hard at his skills with ball and bat , and a street warrior Playing devils advocate , :laugh: , I know it’s not either or but Stokes or Curran if you could only pick one for a semi final ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 Just a shame we didn’t get Pathum earlier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 Woody the boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 2 minutes ago, Sheltons Army said: Playing devils advocate , , I know it’s not either or but Stokes or Curran if you could only pick one for a semi final ! Probably the least difficult question ever. I find it remarkable that I’m saying it but I think Curran is probably second name on your team sheet at the moment. Stokes probably last. all over. Well done England. I bet those early Aussie hard ons have gone a bit soft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 Ha ha , the close up of Woods face there , the concentration waiting for the ball , was brilliant A really good moment of quality , albeit the reward minimal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 Curran came to Trinity school last year with his brother and Dom Sibley. Lovely guy spending a lot of time with the cricket ACE programme kids talking to them about skills he uses. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 1 minute ago, Fordy62 said: Probably the least difficult question ever. I find it remarkable that I’m saying it but I think Curran is probably second name on your team sheet at the moment. Stokes probably last. all over. Well done England. I bet those early Aussie hard ons have gone a bit soft. I’d be hugely surprised if Stokes is Buttler’s last name on his team sheet. One of the first I’d say. Plays when only 50% fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 2 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: Curran came to Trinity school last year with his brother and Dom Sibley. Lovely guy spending a lot of time with the cricket ACE programme kids talking to them about skills he uses. Thats nice to hear because I’d formed an irrational dislike of him I think based upon what I considered him being given favourable treatment over the years and him playing for Surrey. He’s certainly in good Nick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 1 minute ago, Fordy62 said: Thats nice to hear because I’d formed an irrational dislike of him I think based upon what I considered him being given favourable treatment over the years and him playing for Surrey. He’s certainly in good Nick. Ignoring the Surrey taint , and some of his brothers antics when he was younger For me he epitomises a true professional sportsman - constantly works and thinks incredibly hard at his game , always in good shape , always ready to put his hand up its the focus to make the most of any talent , and constantly working on , and trying to improve your game that puts him into true professional for me (All Sports) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 This is going to be sticky isn’t it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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