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[Seniorplayer]

He got gambhir's wicket. Keep your blinkers on. But atleast get the facts right.!

Yes one wicket  the returning from injury out of form Gambir so it's one wicket from the last 3 tests not good is it now who has the blinkers on

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Yes one wicket  the returning from injury out of form Gambir so it's one wicket from the last 3 tests not good is it now who has the blinkers on

Plus the 3 wickets in his previous test...

[Seniorplayer]

we wont call up Hales or Bell they wer'nt in the original squad, could we of done with Bell on this tour?  If he had got a lot of runs for Warwickshire last year maybe, but England have moved forward with younger players....

so if we need another batter yes prob from the Lions in Dubai. Jennings did well last year and Gubbins.....

I see the point about Ansari, don't think he has bowled or batted particularly well so far but there is clearly talent there to bat higher, England selectors see something and are right most of the time these days.

As has been pointed out, we are second favourites in this series, it's about realistic expectations what we can get out of this tour.

Didn't Cook play his first test called up from the lions tour and then get a big score so you never know.

[smilley792]

Yes one wicket  the returning from injury out of form Gambir so it's one wicket from the last 3 tests not good is it now who has the blinkers on

You,

 he's took 4 wickets in his last 3 tests, and you claimed he took zero. Doesn't matter who they are or how he took them. you just can't say he didn't take any cos you have a grudge.

[Seniorplayer]

yep we sure are....

but Wood is injury prone and I really really hope i'm wrong but the way his set up is it's not made for a long career

He reminds me very much of Simon Jones.

Jones was blistering quick in his 20's and sadly injury cut short his career. He too had an explosive final release-huge strain on the body.

While it lasted thou it was great. half of the 2005 Ashes was enough to be a legend

 

I remember seeing that Simon Jones fielding on the boundary injury as soon as went down you knew he was in trouble

[Seniorplayer]

You,

 he's took 4 wickets in his last 3 tests, and you claimed he took zero. Doesn't matter who they are or how he took them. you just can't say he didn't take any cos you have a grudge.

Not quite correct though is it i orginally stated no wickets in his last three tests if you inc  this test  he has you  have correctly pointed out taken  just one wicket . But  please don't take my so called blinkered statement as being  bona fide take a look at his bowling figures.

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Not quite correct though is it i orginally stated no wickets in his last three tests if you inc  this test  he has you  have correctly pointed out taken  just one wicket . But  please don't take my so called blinkered statement take a look at his bowling figures.

[Calzehbhoy]

Batting average of 32 and bowling average of 28? I'd take that from my 4th seamer and #8 all day long!

[horseman]

Not quite correct though is it i orginally stated no wickets in his last three tests if you inc  this test  he has you  have correctly pointed out taken  just one wicket . But  please don't take my so called blinkered statement as being  bona fide take a look at his bowling figures.

Learning curve sir, he had a really good summer for a lad trying to make his mark in test cricket. He can be counted unlucky to miss out in the last test as he has been a consistent performer in 2016. Im pretty sure jimmy anderson didnt just turn up and take 400+ wickets.

Jake ball would be a replacement but then we wouldnt bat long enough in the ranks.

[alexhilly1492]

can we look at broads/Anderson's first 5 tests on the subcontinent coz im sure they will have similar returns and are two of England's best bowlers ever in all conditions.. give the lad a break, who would we rather have woakes or finn? woakes all day everyday!!

anyway ball needs to play instead of a spinner in the next test!! pace and height especially if broad aint fit

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[Seniorplayer]

Learning curve sir, he had a really good summer for a lad trying to make his mark in test cricket. He can be counted unlucky to miss out in the last test as he has been a consistent performer in 2016. Im pretty sure jimmy anderson didnt just turn up and take 400+ wickets.

Jake ball would be a replacement but then we wouldnt bat long enough in the ranks.

Wouldn't  have thought aged 27 he justifys  being  called a lad still  learning  after around 18 tests you should expect better also  ln our 2016 summer Sri Lanka were poor and so we're Pakistan until the sun shone.

[Rob580]

Fair to assume we're not all going to agree on Woakes.

Some of us think he's pretty good (myself included)

Some of us don't think he's worth a rub.


Maybe we can all agree he has nice hair?

[CrickFreak]

India did well on a flat pitch. Must say, England got much better pitches than what New Zealand got for their 3 test matches.
After 9 sessions, England did not manage to win any in my opinion, says a lot how England has played in this test match. India has been ahead in all departments, even the pace bowlers did well with 5 wickets in first inning and 0 for English pacers. Spinners look ordinary compared to Indian spinners. All signs that England not at par.
Buttler playing as a batsman??? You guys dont have anyone better???  He is good in limited overs but playing him as a batsman doesnt seem to be wise if england has to put up a fight and for future development of the team.
I am still disappointed with Indian batters even though they managed to get a big lead. One of the top 5 should have got a big 100 on this flat pitch against ordinary bowling.
Huge pressure on Rahane, he is lot better....

[wasted_talent]

Javant has been a surprise pick for many. As his domestic stats don't really stand out.
However his performed reasonably well?