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[northernboy1987]

I think it looks likely - can't think that they will be able to fit Buttler in as they need the spinners playing in these conditions!!

Unless Duckett opens with Cook and Hameed misses out, with Buttler or Bairstow (whoever doesn't take the gloves) batting at 4/5?

[petehosk]

I would like to see Ball given some overs to see if he looks a better bet than Broad?

[ppccopener]

I think it looks likely - can't think that they will be able to fit Buttler in as they need the spinners playing in these conditions!!

Batty im convinced is going to play..in that team ahead of ansari.I thought it a bit odd when the squad was announced but now it looks like a great selection. Ali and rashid do not give control, rashid not so effective in tests but hes a wicket taker....
I think England need an experienced bowler.

And how do we get Butler in the side?  My team has 12 at the moment!! 
 

[petehosk]

Batty didn't do himself any harm taking those 2 wickets in the last over of the day.
I suspect Batty will be in - but I am sure that the choice will change after match tomorrow & Monday!

[FattusCattus]

What price Batty, Ansari and Ali as the 3 spinners for the tests?

[edge]

1: Cook (c)
2: Hameed
3: Root
4: Duckett
5: Moeen
6: Stokes
7: Bairstow+
8: Ansari
9: Woakes
10: Rashid
11: Broad

Anyone think this is how they'll line up for the first test? Or Batty in for Ansari with everyone else moving up a spot?

Batty in for Ansari and I think you're spot on there, although I wouldn't be surprised if they wanted to get Ball in.

[smilley792]

What price Batty, Ansari and Ali as the 3 spinners for the tests?

Rashid bowled 7 overs for 10 runs today. And has  better figures than ansari and Ali. And although no wickets a better economy tha batty.

On today's evidence why do you think Rashid will be the one benched?




Anyway, it's gonna be a tough selection either way, I reckon there's 12 they deffo want, but who and how they line up will be made about 5 mins before the toss.

[Manormanic]

Not sure why anyone would promote Ali above YJB and Sturkes

[Manormanic]

On Batty vs Ansari, whilst I previously opted for the later on the basis of it being a chance to find out what the lad had about him and on that of variety rather than having two right arm offices, I am starring to go the other way. This will be a callow side, with only root, broad and the ginger ninjas to add a bit of dog to it. Batty is more weekly and combative, rather than adding another quieter personality to the team.

[petehosk]

Keeping the previous ODI's and performances today in mind, I am thinking....

Cook
Hammeed
Root
Duckett
Bairstow
Stokes
Ali
Woakes
Rashid
Batty
Ball

I am thinking that Ball looks to be on great form whereas Broad needs to get going still. And play the guy on form!
Obviously Bairstow and Ali may swap but I prefer Ali lower down the order!
Part of me wants to "rest" Ali and put Ansari in, as Ansari looks to be a far better bowling option and his batting is on a par?
If you are going to test these guys in spinning conditions, then test them against Banglandesh to see how they do......as India should be a tougher test!!

[Buzz]

Big hint on the batting order today
Likely to be
Cook
Duckett
Rooooot
Ballance
Ali
Bairstow
Stokes

As the top six.

Also batty opening the bowling (and being the best spinner) says he will play to.

Likely we will have at least 3 spinners. So a shoot our between Rashid and Ansari then.

Broad plays as does woakes.

Which means you have


Cook
Duckett
Rooooot
Ballance
Ali
Bairstow
Stokes
Woakes
Ansari, Rashid/Finn or ball all gunning for one spot
Batty
Broad

I wouldn't play ballance personally but he is nailed on to play.

[Felix Tito]

Stokes would be #5 for me. Get him in earlier when the ball would probably still be harder.

[Manormanic]

Big hint on the batting order today
Likely to be
Cook
Duckett
Rooooot
Ballance
Ali
Bairstow
Stokes

As the top six.

Best way to win a test - have seven batsmen in your top six! 

[FattusCattus]

And today Ansari outbowling the others on paper at least.

[petehosk]

I hope that Ansari gets to play this week!
I don't think they will consider dropping Ali, so would honestly prefer them to play Ansari over Batty. The main reason being that Batty is not a long term prospect and therefore you need to test the younger players you are looking to bed in to the team in all conditions.
I am hoping that the selectors brought Batty along to offer advice and give Ansari and the other spinners someone to emulate and take advice from!