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[Bats_Entertainment]

I don't like it that the evening session in day/ night Test is already assumed to be a bad one for batting. Test cricket needs to keep its integrity, in my opinion.

[Kulli]

The last however how long has shown that changing batsmen is essentially rearranging deck chairs and playing a nice jaunty number as the ship goes down.

Most probably, but it beats hiding in the hold crying.

[edge]

Someone with character needed - I'd be flying in big Samit Patel if we want a change, bring him in for Ali if Ali can't bowl properly.

[Kulli]

Someone with character needed - I'd be flying in big Samit Patel if we want a change, bring him in for Ali if Ali can't bowl properly.

Basher Ben?

[manno]

Smith not enforcing the follow on is a worse decision that root electing to bowl first....by a long way .

Probably. Can understand his reluctance though. Surely Aussie have enough credits to limp home?

[mattdawson]

ECB Board confirms Hales can play for England

https://www.ecb.co.uk/news/530557

Start of things to come?

[Kulli]

Confirmation that he'll play in the ODI series and wouldn't read too much more into it.

[mattdawson]

Confirmation that he'll play in the ODI series and wouldn't read too much more into it.

I was thinking more to do with Stokes. i.e could he be cleared since Hales was? England side need a good news story before the series is done with.

Cant say I'm fussed about Hales but never heard if his case went to the CPS

[Bats_Entertainment]

I can't imagine Hales would have dug very deep for the cause today.

[WalkingWicket37]

I was thinking more to do with Stokes. i.e could he be cleared since Hales was? England side need a good news story before the series is done with.

Cant say I'm fussed about Hales but never heard if his case went to the CPS

Hales was never under investigation, he was a voluntary witness...

There's also the minor issue of CCTV footage of Stokes battering the bloke who ended up with a fractured eye socket

[justnotcricket86]

I can't imagine Hales would have dug very deep for the cause today.

No need to stick the boot in

[Seniorplayer]

I was thinking more to do with Stokes. i.e could he be cleared since Hales was? England side need a good news story before the series is done with.

Cant say I'm fussed about Hales but never heard if his case went to the CPS

Just to add ECB have said Ben won't be considered unless no charges by the CPS.

[Bats_Entertainment]

No need to stick the boot in

He's just a flat track/ pavement bully.

[justnotcricket86]

He's just a flat track/ pavement bully.

Glad you picked up on the play on words

[edge]

Hales was never under investigation, he was a voluntary witness...

Definitely was under investigation - "Alex Hales will now be considered for England selection, following confirmation that he is no longer a suspect in relation to an incident in Bristol in September."

@Seniorplayer  - source for that?