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[Buzz]

I am not sure what it says about the forum that there is no mention of the current games being played in there own thread - but after Ross Taylor's ton, Anderson's michelle today and Joe Root's batting, I felt it was worthy of a thread!!

1-2 in the 2020 series
1-1 currently in the ODI's with one to go
three tests

one question I have is who is going to make way for KP in the ODI batting line up come the summer !!

[Kieron_BT]

Hopefully Woakes and let Joe Root become a full on all rounder

Scratch that, hopefully Broad!

[ajmw89]

No one.  If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

[tussy17]

Harsh maybe but perhaps let Bell concentrate on test cricket only. That way England can resume the KP and Cook opening partnership. I like the bowling line up in this team and with Woakes at 7 plenty of batting.

[Red Ink Cricket]

this is the issue with squad rotation/resting periods. i guess out of the current side you couldnt really drop anyone. the bowling unit has its moments and the top 7 are doing ok. if the likes of joe root continue to take their chances then it would be a case of the man in possesion takes fav and the likes of KP has to battle to win his place back. competition for places is also good though.

[ProCricketer1982]

Bells not good enough, drop him. Bring in KP for him in the ODI and bring in Root and Bairstow and sack off Bell completely.

[cricketbadger]

Bell scores a world class ton every so often that just seems to keep him in the side that little longer

[The_Bird]

The beauty of a successful rotation policy is that the pool of players to pick from will all be pushing each other to perform. It looks a stroke of genius when the players step up but It can go the Australian way and have all sorts of issues. Too many players in good nick is far better than having 1 or 2.

[joeylough]

Even though I like Bell he should step aside. His SR is just below Trotts and his average is below.

I know he has got better since opening, but I think if anyone it should be bell.

Bowling wise well Broad can go back to county cricket for a long while if it was upto me and woakes could do with some time aside to improve.

[ProCricketer1982]

Even though I like Bell he should step aside. His SR is just below Trotts and his average is below.

I know he has got better since opening, but I think if anyone it should be bell.

Bowling wise well Broad can go back to county cricket for a long while if it was upto me and woakes could do with some time aside to improve.

Bell looks so lovely technique wise that people just assume he's 'quality'. He's had the odd good score to keep his average respectable but overall he's not good enough. Kick him back to county cricket and then if he's in good form then you can always bring him back. Same with Broad. Woakes has had a couple of games now, give him a few more. If he doesn't improve then send him back to county cricket as well to improve.

Yes we have more of a pool than say Australia but I don't think our squad is as good as the Australia of old when you think of hte guys who couldn't get a game etc. Morgan needs to buck up his ideas as he's short of runs as well. Bresnan should be dropped totally now unless he proves in county cricket his 'pace' is back etc.

[cricketbadger]

Its strange how people suddenly think Bell isnt good enough, when a year or 2 ago he was regarded as our best,most attractive batsmen

[Buzz]

why has no one said drop Morgan?

[Byo]

Get rid of Bell - his stats are not that great and I reckon KP opening is a good option...

[ProCricketer1982]

Its strange how people suddenly think Bell isnt good enough, when a year or 2 ago he was regarded as our best,most attractive batsmen

He's always looked the part and like the saying goes 'every dog has his day' but overall I've also always said he's not quite done it either. He's looked the part so been given more time than a more 'ugly' looking batsmen, plus as someone said earlier.. just as you think time has run out for him, he pulls out a career saving innings etc.

There just comes a point with a player that if they are not performing to the level you require then why not try someone else?  Not that they will of course as Bell has been there for years and looks the part so people will always back someone that looks pretty over a collingwood type.

@Buzz - I did

[ProCricketer1982]

Hales in for Bell, Kp in at 4 and root 5. Job done. See how that goes for a few series. Root looks like he could potentially take over from KP at 4. We just need to find a trott replacement as he's in his 30's.