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Title: Will bairstow play in the first test?
Post by: tim2000s on May 13, 2012, 09:22:21 PM
I reckon he won't be in the starting 11...
Title: Re: Will bairstow play in the first test?
Post by: Alvaro on May 13, 2012, 09:31:00 PM
England won't need more than three seamers + a bit of Trott, surely?
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Post by: ajm90 on May 13, 2012, 09:33:06 PM
I think he deserves a place in the 11.
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Post by: legger123 on May 13, 2012, 09:48:22 PM
He has too. Otherwise I don't think the team looks balanced.
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Post by: Blenheim Cricket on May 13, 2012, 10:01:30 PM
I'm not convinced. 5 FC 100s isn't great experience, even if he is young and in form. Also the Yorkshire Director of Cricket said on Sky the other day he didn't think he should get picked yet!
Title: Re: Will bairstow play in the first test?
Post by: Alvaro on May 13, 2012, 10:51:31 PM
The Yorkshire Director of Cricket wants to get promoted...
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Post by: Manormanic on May 14, 2012, 06:42:03 AM
they've already said he'll play so....
Title: Re: Will bairstow play in the first test?
Post by: tim2000s on May 14, 2012, 07:32:07 AM
Quote from: Manormanic on May 14, 2012, 06:42:03 AM
they've already said he'll play so....
Someone needs to step into Bopara's shoes.... ;)
Title: Re: Will bairstow play in the first test?
Post by: Manormanic on May 14, 2012, 08:02:13 AM
what, get injured before the game?
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Post by: Red Ink Cricket on May 14, 2012, 08:09:31 AM
i think he will play but im not sure he should be in the squad. he is definately one for the future but is he ready for test cricket? im not so sure. I hope if he does get his chance he does well but im just a little concerned that hes not had the time in first class cricket to give him enough experience at a great level. Luckily its only the west indies and not south africa he will be facing up. Even bopara can score a ton against them
Title: Re: Will bairstow play in the first test?
Post by: Manormanic on May 14, 2012, 08:20:54 AM
the danger is more that he does get a couple of scores and then gets thrown to the wolves against the Yarpies later in the Summer.  I really want to say that I can see him being ready for that challenge, but I'd be lying...
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Post by: steyn92 on May 14, 2012, 10:58:58 AM
Onions will probably miss out
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Post by: legger123 on May 14, 2012, 11:05:34 AM
Quote from: steyn92 on May 14, 2012, 10:58:58 AM
Onions will probably miss out

Yeah. But it's a 13 man squad, so you have to leave out another?
Title: Re: Will bairstow play in the first test?
Post by: ajm90 on May 14, 2012, 11:08:35 AM
I think onions and finn/bresnan will miss out.
Title: Re: Will bairstow play in the first test?
Post by: Pitbull on May 14, 2012, 11:16:52 AM
I think he might miss out in the first test and they will go for 5 bowlers and Prior at 6 but he will get a chance at some point in the series
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Post by: will5210 on May 14, 2012, 11:24:32 AM
Strauss
Cook
Trott
Pietersen
Bell
Bairstow
Prior
Broad
Swann
Anderson
Finn

No chance of them playing 5 bowlers IMO
Title: Re: Will bairstow play in the first test?
Post by: Manormanic on May 14, 2012, 11:34:23 AM
Still not sure why Broad is deemed a guaranteed selection - would prefer to see Bresnan, Anderson and Finn take the three pace bowling slots.
Title: Re: Will bairstow play in the first test?
Post by: Alvaro on May 14, 2012, 11:36:29 AM
But Broad looks lovely in the marketing photos...
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Post by: Manormanic on May 14, 2012, 11:49:34 AM
sometimes seems that that is all he does mind...
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Post by: Alvaro on May 14, 2012, 12:17:53 PM
Apparently he makes everyone a cup of tea in the dressing room
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Post by: Manormanic on May 14, 2012, 12:19:06 PM
nah, thats Bell's job - passed down from his mentor at Warwickshire Ashley Piles!
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Post by: Alvaro on May 14, 2012, 12:21:16 PM
Really? He has time left after practising his 'I'm terrified of doosras' face in the mirror?
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Post by: uknsaunders on May 14, 2012, 12:22:42 PM
JB top lad. Comes down and watches our t20's because his mates play for us. Umpired for us last season in a game. Gave a very dodgy LBW to his mate - batsman wasn't going to argue with him :-).
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Post by: cricketbadger on May 14, 2012, 04:51:06 PM
rather him than Taylor, i dont agree with all the hype surrounding him
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Post by: Wills on May 14, 2012, 04:59:27 PM
Apparently he's playing at 6...
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Post by: steyn92 on May 16, 2012, 10:59:53 AM
As long as Finn plays I'm happy
Title: Re: Will bairstow play in the first test?
Post by: Alvaro on May 16, 2012, 11:07:23 AM
You may have a miserable few days.
Title: Re: Will bairstow play in the first test?
Post by: steyn92 on May 16, 2012, 11:09:50 AM
He should do, picking Onions isn't going forwards. Finn will trouble the saffers, bed him in this series!
Title: Re: Will bairstow play in the first test?
Post by: legger123 on May 16, 2012, 11:11:27 AM
Finn and Onions wont play IMHO
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Post by: steyn92 on May 16, 2012, 11:16:15 AM
We've got enough batting.... No need for Bresnan
Title: Re: Will bairstow play in the first test?
Post by: legger123 on May 16, 2012, 11:17:39 AM
Bresnan's probably got the best form going into the game! Recently took 5-for.
Title: Re: Will bairstow play in the first test?
Post by: steyn92 on May 16, 2012, 11:23:17 AM
Finn bowled well in SL and really well in the ODI's over the winter, shouldn't be dropped
Title: Re: Will bairstow play in the first test?
Post by: legger123 on May 16, 2012, 11:24:40 AM
I agree. But form going into the test, I would say Bresnan.
Title: Re: Will bairstow play in the first test?
Post by: steyn92 on May 16, 2012, 11:45:32 AM
Finn had wickets in D1, Bresnan's 5fer was in D2
Title: Re: Will bairstow play in the first test?
Post by: legger123 on May 16, 2012, 04:01:22 PM
http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-west-indies-2012/content/current/story/564988.html

Looks like Bairstows debuting and Bresnans playing