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Title: Who will play in the 3rd Test
Post by: Buzz on December 13, 2010, 10:15:40 AM: Morning all - so only a few days to go until the third test. The question is simple - who will get the final spot in the England team?

If this was the Vaughan/Hussain and Fletcher era, Bresnen would be a shoe in - but this is Strauss and Flower.

Will they take a bit of a gamble on Tremlett or will they stick to the "next cap off the rank" Bresnen who can bat a bit too..

If it was Finn out then I think Tremlett would be a shoe in, but as it is Broad and the pitch is the WACA this is a bit of a tough call. Then again the Ausies haven't looked like knocking us over twice at any stage this series.

Vote now!! I think they will go for Bresnen in a safety first move, but would be happy to be proved wrong.
Title: Re: Who will play in the 3rd Test
Post by: mdl_1979 on December 13, 2010, 10:18:49 AM: I think it will be Bresnan - he is the solid, dependable choice. If we had a 5 man attack, then one of the other two would be the more attacking option. But you know that Bresnan can be relied upon.
Title: Re: Who will play in the 3rd Test
Post by: RichW on December 13, 2010, 10:26:11 AM: I think Bresnan I hope Tremlett
Title: Re: Who will play in the 3rd Test
Post by: eaowbear on December 13, 2010, 10:27:28 AM: I hope they go for Tremlett as with his added height will take advantage of what I hear this morning is likely to be a pitch that will only last for 4 days. However, my instint tells me they will go for Bresnan for his all round ability
Title: Re: Who will play in the 3rd Test
Post by: RoCo Da Pixie on December 13, 2010, 10:31:00 AM: I hope Tremlett, But feel it will be Bresnan
Title: Re: Who will play in the 3rd Test
Post by: Howzat on December 13, 2010, 10:33:30 AM: Apparently Tremlett has been bowling really well in the nets so I hope he gets selected
Title: Re: Who will play in the 3rd Test
Post by: jimba101 on December 13, 2010, 10:41:26 AM: i think all 3 of them are rather un-inspiring! i reckon they will go with tremlett. my pick would be shahzad
Title: Re: Who will play in the 3rd Test
Post by: Buzz on December 13, 2010, 10:41:29 AM: I have been bowling realy well in the nets too... not sure I will get selected though :(
Title: Re: Who will play in the 3rd Test
Post by: Tumo on December 13, 2010, 10:43:15 AM: Quote from: Buzz on December 13, 2010, 10:41:29 AM
I have been bowling realy well in the nets too... not sure I will get selected though :(
You need to work on your twitter-ing before you get selected Buzz, it's poor!
Title: Re: Who will play in the 3rd Test
Post by: Buzz on December 13, 2010, 10:45:17 AM: I'm not on and am not a fan of Twitter, but I take your point - I will open an account asap and start tweeting about my 90mph away swinging, rearing off a length and unbelieveably accurate bowling as of 12pm.

not sure I will get any believers though!
Title: Re: Who will play in the 3rd Test
Post by: Johnny on December 13, 2010, 10:46:11 AM: I know it's good to have have a bowler who can bat at a bit at 8, but Swann can do that job anyway.

I'd like to see Tremlett in too.

I think they will go with Tremlett on a 'hirses-for-courses' basis, even though Bresnan is really next in line
Title: Re: Who will play in the 3rd Test
Post by: Tom on December 13, 2010, 10:51:23 AM: I'd go for Tremlett - he's one of the most feared on the county circuit and with a couple of Aussies looking susceptible to the short ball I'd give him a go. Don't really rate Bresnan.
Title: Re: Who will play in the 3rd Test
Post by: Simmy on December 13, 2010, 11:02:02 AM: im going Bresnen cos he can bat as well
Title: Re: Who will play in the 3rd Test
Post by: eaowbear on December 15, 2010, 10:38:43 AM: According to the Guardian, Tremlett is going to play:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2010/dec/15/chris-tremlett-england-third-test
Title: Re: Who will play in the 3rd Test
Post by: Damo1583 on December 15, 2010, 11:24:47 AM: Is'nt it nice to have a good strong squad!!! there are excellent cases for all three players!!! Aussie colours Canary yellow and envy green....;0)
Title: Re: Who will play in the 3rd Test
Post by: Jeet on December 15, 2010, 11:35:34 AM: I would've gone with Shahzad, if there's any reverse swing on offer, he would find it.
Title: Re: Who will play in the 3rd Test
Post by: GJ on December 15, 2010, 12:47:25 PM: I hope Tremlett plays, will get bounce and carry off that pitch. Bresnan is the ultimate international meado and would get taken to pieces on that track.
Will be a very high scoring game as Perth is always a road. Even though there is talk that its a green track i doubt it will offer much to the bowlers. I think it will be a draw this time...
Title: Re: Who will play in the 3rd Test
Post by: Canners on December 15, 2010, 12:49:31 PM: hasnt Tremlett already been given the nod?
Title: Re: Who will play in the 3rd Test
Post by: Buzz on December 15, 2010, 01:51:13 PM: It does appear Tremlett has got the nod - which is a good thing I think.

Shahzad is not the right bowler for the WACA - his skiddy bowling would come onto the bat very nicely than you - he will be more of a handful at he MCG or the SCG...
Title: Re: Who will play in the 3rd Test
Post by: charlie_bendall on December 15, 2010, 02:41:05 PM: Sky Sports say Tremlett is suffering from a stiff hamstring after training yesterday, wonder if this will influence their decision for the test.
Title: Re: Who will play in the 3rd Test
Post by: charlie_bendall on December 15, 2010, 02:42:39 PM: Slightly off topic just heard Finn is included in the Lions sqaud for tour of West Indies in Jan.
Title: Re: Who will play in the 3rd Test
Post by: RoCo Da Pixie on December 15, 2010, 02:50:05 PM: Quote from: charlie_bendall on December 15, 2010, 02:42:39 PM
Slightly off topic just heard Finn is included in the Lions sqaud for tour of West Indies in Jan.

That will be because its world cup in feb i think, And he probably wont be in the one day squad
Title: Re: Who will play in the 3rd Test
Post by: mattw on December 15, 2010, 03:43:55 PM: According to the BBC, Tremlett has been given the nod.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/9290758.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/9290758.stm)