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Re: Ashes 2017-18
« Reply #975 on: November 21, 2017, 01:24:23 PM »
Warner injured his neck in fielding drills. Could only face 2 balls in the Nets before calling it a day.

At this rate it'll look like the Aussies did go on strike after all...

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Re: Ashes 2017-18
« Reply #976 on: November 21, 2017, 03:45:45 PM »
Lyon’s been pretty vocal last few tours...think the GOAT title has gone to his head, particularly for a spinner who doesn’t take wickets away from home
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Re: Ashes 2017-18
« Reply #977 on: November 21, 2017, 03:58:56 PM »
comedy from Mo.... as he is offered the BT Sport app free to watch the Ashes live - due to being an EE customer  :D :D

http://sport.bt.com/cricket/see-the-alternative-way-moeen-ali-has-been-offered-to-watch-the-ashes-S11364230725665

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Re: Ashes 2017-18
« Reply #978 on: November 22, 2017, 12:38:01 AM »
You realize a lot of the talk is orchestrated to attract interest in a series involving 2 pretty mediocre teams.
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Re: Ashes 2017-18
« Reply #979 on: November 22, 2017, 06:55:25 AM »
Jake Ball it is to replace Stokes then, meh. Hope he goes well obviously but I'd rather have seen Overton play personally.
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Re: Ashes 2017-18
« Reply #980 on: November 22, 2017, 07:10:52 AM »
think Bayliss wants a bit of extra pace  and bounce. Not sure there is much between ball and Overton really.

Broad,Anderson,ball,woakes we have enough seamers if it goes to 5 days. You have to bowl well thou, short and wide and we will go round the park.

Old saying the first test is crucial, this one really is thou...

Can't wait...
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Re: Ashes 2017-18
« Reply #981 on: November 22, 2017, 07:22:47 AM »
Ball in, just confirmed on talksport.
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Re: Ashes 2017-18
« Reply #982 on: November 22, 2017, 07:46:32 AM »
Ball has a very good FC record but has looked a bit gash in all the ODI's I have seen him in. Has he ever gone for less than 70 from his 10?
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Re: Ashes 2017-18
« Reply #983 on: November 22, 2017, 08:05:35 AM »
Should we start a new thread specifically for the test series as this is nearing 1000 replies?
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Re: Ashes 2017-18
« Reply #984 on: November 22, 2017, 08:06:43 AM »
Theres an article on cricinfo that says Mark Wood netted with the England squad yesterday and was sharp.

Would be great to have him as an option in a 4 seamer attack at some stage, Perth & Melbourne perhaps

All in all I think England have picked a solid looking team, whilst Stoneman, Malan and Ball are inexperienced at test level I think they all have enough fight in them to succeed on this tour.

Our 4 seamers are a little one paced which is my main fear. Lets hope we can find some reverse swing to take wickets with the old ball otherwise there could be some long partnerships to endure

Its Game day - come on England!

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Re: Ashes 2017-18
« Reply #985 on: November 22, 2017, 08:57:23 AM »
Would have preferred Overton but heyho, time for talk is over let’s get behind the boys and support!

This england can cause problems and let’s hope they do!!
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Re: Ashes 2017-18
« Reply #986 on: November 22, 2017, 09:12:55 AM »
Quote from: LateBloomer on November 22, 2017, 08:06:43 AM
Theres an article on cricinfo that says Mark Wood netted with the England squad yesterday and was sharp.

Would be great to have him as an option in a 4 seamer attack at some stage, Perth & Melbourne perhaps

All in all I think England have picked a solid looking team, whilst Stoneman, Malan and Ball are inexperienced at test level I think they all have enough fight in them to succeed on this tour.

Our 4 seamers are a little one paced which is my main fear. Lets hope we can find some reverse swing to take wickets with the old ball otherwise there could be some long partnerships to endure

Its Game day - come on England!

Yes come on England  what happens in the first test usually sets the tone for the series  shall watch tonight until the flu knocks me out.
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Re: Ashes 2017-18
« Reply #987 on: November 22, 2017, 09:42:44 AM »
Quote from: alexhilly1492 on November 22, 2017, 08:57:23 AM
Would have preferred Overton but heyho, time for talk is over let’s get behind the boys and support!

This england can cause problems and let’s hope they do!!

Me too, think what counted against him is for a guy who is a Bowling allrounder, he hasn't troubled the scorers much recently. Will be a big difference going from a bottom 4 of Ali, Woakes, Broad and Anderson to Woakes, Broad, Anderson Ball.
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Re: Ashes 2017-18
« Reply #988 on: November 22, 2017, 09:53:40 AM »
I can’t be bothered to scroll through previous pages incase it’s been mentioned before, but are there going to be any highlights shown on Sky sports?
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Re: Ashes 2017-18
« Reply #989 on: November 22, 2017, 09:59:01 AM »
Highlights of the 2017-18 series will be shown for FREE.

After every day's play, the best bits will be available to watch on BTSport.com and the BT Sport app.

At 7pm after game day, highlights are uploaded for all to watch.

If you've missed out from past days, all action from the series is on BT's Ashes hub.
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