Topic: Sri Lanka vs England test series (Read 87423 times)

alexhilly1492 · « **Reply #60 on:** September 21, 2018, 02:29:22 PM »

i wouldn't be surprised if they're still deciding/making calls!!

alexhilly1492 · « **Reply #61 on:** September 21, 2018, 02:33:52 PM »

broad picked

burns denly and stone on tour also

root
ali
anderson
broad
burns
buttler
curran S
denly
jennings
leach
pope
rashid
stokes
stone
woakes

Mister Le Chiffre · « **Reply #62 on:** September 21, 2018, 02:33:56 PM »

Anthony Joshua's weigh in was on SSN from 12-1.30 so I doubt the ECB wanted to clash with that

hammersjr · « **Reply #63 on:** September 21, 2018, 02:53:37 PM »

Managed to predict the squad, makes a change!

edge · « **Reply #64 on:** September 21, 2018, 02:54:32 PM »

First test squad announcement of recent vintage I can remember without it getting leaked in the papers the night before, amazing. Think they actually only met and decided this morning so that's probably why.

No massive surprises then, one of Stone/Overton was always likely to go and Smith had trailed Denly. Saying that, a little surprised they've gone with no backup opener and no spare spinner (assuming we'll play 2 specialists + Ali).

19reading87 · « **Reply #65 on:** September 21, 2018, 02:57:13 PM »

Quote from: edge on September 21, 2018, 02:54:32 PM

First test squad announcement of recent vintage I can remember without it getting leaked in the papers the night before, amazing. Think they actually only met and decided this morning so that's probably why.

No massive surprises then, one of Stone/Overton was always likely to go and Smith had trailed Denly. Saying that, a little surprised they've gone with no backup opener and no spare spinner (assuming we'll play 2 specialists + Ali).

Denly has opened for much of his career so I�d assume he�s the back up opening batsman. Can see him batting at 3 tho

rickjames · « **Reply #66 on:** September 21, 2018, 02:58:03 PM »

Did they actually pick Burns? What? Common sense.

Disappointed to not see Porter ahead of Stone though

ppccopener · « **Reply #67 on:** September 21, 2018, 02:58:41 PM »

Quote from: edge on September 21, 2018, 02:54:32 PM

First test squad announcement of recent vintage I can remember without it getting leaked in the papers the night before, amazing. Think they actually only met and decided this morning so that's probably why.

No massive surprises then, one of Stone/Overton was always likely to go and Smith had trailed Denly. Saying that, a little surprised they've gone with no backup opener and no spare spinner (assuming we'll play 2 specialists + Ali).

when you say no spare spinner are u discounting Denly? I think that's maybe why he has got the nos for his leggies. he has opened or 3 for Kent in the past not 100 per cent sure he bats there in the Championship

WalkingWicket37 · « **Reply #68 on:** September 21, 2018, 02:59:23 PM »

What, no Roy?!

Will Leach play ahead of Rashid?
I can see Denly being picked ahead of Rash too if they want to get a leg spinner in as that sures up the top order a bit.

No real shocks in the squad. James Vince's omission surprises me a bit seeing as he's been in and around the squad this summer, maybe his cordial ratios aren't up to scratch...

ppccopener · « **Reply #69 on:** September 21, 2018, 03:01:32 PM »

no Roy

not surprised about Denly, I think if he gets on the field it will be with a lot of fans well wishes hoping he does well.

wouldn't of taken Jennings myself so one spare spot in my team

I think Jennings is lucky to get a gig

alexhilly1492 · « **Reply #70 on:** September 21, 2018, 03:03:48 PM »

Is Jennings the spare opener?

ppccopener · « **Reply #71 on:** September 21, 2018, 03:05:36 PM »

Quote from: alexhilly1492 on September 21, 2018, 03:03:48 PM

Is Jennings the spare opener?

haha... technically the man in possession of the spot..

hmmm. There are some players over the years who have been given more chances than others. Hope he does well but he hasn't done enough for me

edge · « **Reply #72 on:** September 21, 2018, 03:09:58 PM »

I think Denly's a bit of a lazy selection in that he's just been picked because he ticks a lot of boxes, can't see how he gets in the team unless there's an injury or Keaton gets out leaving it 4 times in the first two tests. Yes he's opened in the past but the more recent run of top form that's got him in contention has been not opening. That said, his bowling stats this season are surprisingly tidy!

The twitter rants about whyyyyy is Ian Bell not batting three are amusing...

alexhilly1492 · « **Reply #73 on:** September 21, 2018, 03:13:01 PM »

Quote from: ppccopener on September 21, 2018, 03:05:36 PM

haha... technically the man in possession of the spot..

hmmm. There are some players over the years who have been given more chances than others. Hope he does well but he hasn't done enough for me

Although he�s in possession he�s hardly done enough to play

We have to pick the xi we think will perform best and for me burns and denly are the teo who play

I also like a left/right hand combo opening the batting. Doesn�t allow bowlers to settle on a line and length

ppccopener · « **Reply #74 on:** September 21, 2018, 03:18:24 PM »

Quote from: alexhilly1492 on September 21, 2018, 03:13:01 PM

Although he’s in possession he’s hardly done enough to play

We have to pick the xi we think will perform best and for me burns and denly are the teo who play

I also like a left/right hand combo opening the batting. Doesn’t allow bowlers to settle on a line and length

totally agree. I would of left Jennings behind and made a spot for another top order player. Bell...Clarke or Vince....Vince and Bell have been tried before and it means batting a number 3 as a number 2....I still would of done it.

Denly I think is a good choice, not exactly top order but we do need an alternative to Jennings.

Burns is the most deserving selection in recent memory, and a shot in the arm for the Championship after Roy was being touted

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