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Big Mac

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Re: Ashes 2017-18
« Reply #930 on: November 17, 2017, 07:40:27 PM »

Although correct don't forget England have Chris Woakes

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Re: Ashes 2017-18
« Reply #931 on: November 17, 2017, 07:42:40 PM »

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Re: Ashes 2017-18
« Reply #932 on: November 17, 2017, 08:39:51 PM »

Anyone noticed Ben Stokes Instagram over last hour? Having a bowl off his full run up at Durham and labelling his blank bats up with redbull branding. A further sign of him going to ashes? Think it's a bit late to be involved with 1st test but likely 2nd.

You have to see his Instagram story to see them. Looks like just the back red bull he always had on blank bats
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Re: Ashes 2017-18
« Reply #933 on: November 17, 2017, 10:52:12 PM »

On Stoneman vs Bancroft, I reckon Stoneman is unlikely to be made to look as much of a muppet as Bancroft is in the first clip of this video ;)

https://twitter.com/SussexCCC/status/930165680376336389


I think Starc is very likely to make Stoneman look a bit of a mupped at times
 
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Re: Ashes 2017-18
« Reply #934 on: November 18, 2017, 02:33:34 AM »


When it comes to the Ashes averages mean nothing... it is all about who can handle the pressure and stand up and put in the real performances that win you the matches.... who has the kahunas.

Well said.
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Re: Ashes 2017-18
« Reply #935 on: November 18, 2017, 06:32:17 AM »

If its about who has the 'kahunas'  then Handscomb and khawaja will be the only blokes doing any good ! I think the word we are looking for is 'cajones'.
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Re: Ashes 2017-18
« Reply #936 on: November 18, 2017, 06:57:57 PM »

If its about who has the 'kahunas'  then Handscomb and khawaja will be the only blokes doing any good ! I think the word we are looking for is 'cajones'.

Lol... very good mate... apologies for my spelling etc... I feel my point got across none the less.
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Re: Ashes 2017-18
« Reply #937 on: November 18, 2017, 10:44:14 PM »

Howd England bowlers do yesterday?  ;)
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Re: Ashes 2017-18
« Reply #938 on: November 18, 2017, 10:54:43 PM »

Howd England bowlers do yesterday?  ;)

Deliberate ploy to confuse the Aussie selectors. Those 2 lads that had runs will be batting 4&5 in Adelaide. Paul Reiffel also called up as back up to Hazlewood after taking a 4fer in 1998
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Re: Ashes 2017-18
« Reply #939 on: November 18, 2017, 11:17:16 PM »

If you add everything into the mix incl the Aussie selections which seem to be odd for a lot of us over here, Home conditions , Starc Cummins Hazlewood Warner and smith

Cook root bairstow and our bowlers and a more settled team than Australia ......

On paper it looks a close series, I don't think either side can say they are real favourites to win

It might not be real quality but it could be close, and if it's close its exciting

First test can't come soon enough...it's dark damp and cold over here! Not cricket weather at all.  :)
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Re: Ashes 2017-18
« Reply #940 on: November 18, 2017, 11:35:50 PM »


On paper it looks a close series, I don't think either side can say they are real favourites to win


I think you are kidding yourself if you dont make Australia large favorites. They are in the eyes of all bookies

Whilst they might lack intellect, they do have a bloody good pace attack



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Re: Ashes 2017-18
« Reply #941 on: November 18, 2017, 11:43:40 PM »

I think we (England) are going to really struggle to take wickets,can see the Aussies piling on the runs. I also think the extra pace that the Aussies have will make all the difference.Fear we will struggle...hope in wrong!
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Re: Ashes 2017-18
« Reply #942 on: November 19, 2017, 12:12:18 AM »

Maybe too much is being made of the aussie pace attack. Yeah, on a whole itll be quicker than the poms but thats not really the measure of how successful they'll be. The bowling comparison doesn't reflect the ability of your batting lineup to play pace. Which im assuming you can. And i can't imagine (as much as i hope) that Broad and Anderson have all of a sudden forgotten how to take wickets. So for me thats not a factor either. Itll be a tight series. Oh and Ecb and the plod will hurry stokes over as soon as they think any backlash will have subsided to a managable level. Likely in time for the second test. And that makes things even tighter. Can not wait for Thursday!!!
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Re: Ashes 2017-18
« Reply #943 on: November 19, 2017, 09:47:35 AM »

If you add everything into the mix incl the Aussie selections which seem to be odd for a lot of us over here, Home conditions , Starc Cummins Hazlewood Warner and smith

Cook root bairstow and our bowlers and a more settled team than Australia ......
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On paper it looks a close series, I don't think either side can say they are real favourites to win

It might not be real quality but it could be close, and if it's close its exciting

First test can't come soon enough...it's dark damp and cold over here! Not cricket weather at all.  :)

Agree  it  could be close Aussies bang on about home advantage and  what there  bowling attack is going to do  but if the ball doesn't swing  do England have the bowlers to take 20 wickets each test
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Re: Ashes 2017-18
« Reply #944 on: November 19, 2017, 10:41:40 AM »

Yes could be. I think England will seriously think about playing Mason Crane for variety, but he cannot get in the team at the expense of a seamer that leaves us too short in Aussie conditions.

If Stokes was in the side it makes it easier to play another spinner(Crane), as it is now can't see how 2 spinners get in to the team.

Announcement on whether Stokes is charged by police this week. If he is not charged I'm sure he will play a part from second test onwards.

If he is charged there's no way he will take part in the tour at all

In my view anyway.
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