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[FattusCattus]

Would anyone rest Anderson for the last test? I think he needs a  break. Broad and Bres are feeling more con fident at the mo, so slot in onions or Tremlett for the last test?

[The_Bird]

Would anyone rest Anderson for the last test? I think he needs a  break. Broad and Bres are feeling more con fident at the mo, so slot in onions or Tremlett for the last test?

Onions is injured isn't he?

[FattusCattus]

Well the point still remains. I think Jimmy has faded this series and a few days off would do him a power of good. A fresh Tremlett or a keen to impress Finn would be nice to see.

[uknsaunders]

broken finger for Onions.

Anderson has a week off and then most of the next 2 months. Whether he is the best bowler for the Oval is debatable - Tremmers getting some bounce might be interesting.

[charlie15]

As much as I'd like to see us win this 4-0 and go with our strongest team Jimmy looked shagged in the last test.  I'd probably keep him in and give him the ODI's off.

[The_Bird]

Talk of KP being rested as well

[Buzz]

KP will play.

the oval will be like madras.

[The_Bird]

More scans on his troublesome knee. Get Taylor in, not worth the risk.

[ppccopener]

KP has played a lot of cricket,and chosen too with the IPL of course.

looking like he will make the return Ashes and sail off into the shorter form of the game to make more money,as the injuries keep mounting up....

don't think Taylor is the answer,very good player as he is.I think England need a little rethink about Root opening long term and look at someone else.
or move Ian Bell to open and slot Root back in 4 or 5.
i'm probably in a minority on here but I would recall Nick Compton for the return series.

what do others think?

[uknsaunders]

Think you are wrong on the KP count, he wants to play test cricket for a while yet. His little spell on the sidelines thanks to his IPL/Straussgate strop has made him rethink what brings the money in. Certainly isn't IPL. Sure he get's well paid but not so much more than playing for England and certainly not in terms of sponsorship, which depends on him playing for England. Either way you cut it KP has to keep playing for England in the forms of cricket that matter - test cricket.

[The_Bird]

I would give Root the 10 ashes tests before making any judgement. To drop him for the away ashes would be a big step backwards I think. The guy has still scored more runs by a mile than anyone else in county cricket this year, he's a class act and done more than Bairstow at 6. England need a long term opener with Cook and Root should be backed for 2/3 years I think. He is the best young batsman in England and should be given the chance.

[Nickauger]

Compton didn't deserve to be treated the way he was. Very unfortunate. Scored runs against qn attack that was on a par with the oz attack,  did very little wrong and was dropped. Root should be looking over his shoulder because he hasn't performed. Yet will get as many tests as he needs because he's the new golden boy. Helli, it worked with cooky, might work with root, but leaves a sour taste in the mouth

[Kulli]

Surely it'd be Root at 6 and Compton opening if any change was made?

[arsenal123]

Talking to a cricket journo the rumours going around are that KP will play until the end of the 2015 home summer (next Ashes series at home).

And Swann is seriously considering packing it in after this winters tour to Aus.  If not, he'll pack in all short forms of cricket.

Just rumours mind 

[Nickauger]

Surely it'd be Root at 6 and Compton opening if any change was made?

But that would mean admitting that they made a mistake in dropping him in the first place. Compton's time is gone unfortunately!