Topic: England tour of West Indies (Read 147705 times)

mohawks94 · « **Reply #195 on:** January 24, 2019, 01:13:54 PM »

Quote from: tate035 on January 24, 2019, 09:10:46 AM

Really? Not sure who the Australian commentators where but Ricky Ponting and Greg Blewitt have been very insightful. Having not listened to every match over the last 6 months it would be unfair of me to comment on everyone but I will agree that Ebony appears to be more insightful than other female commentators that I have heard, however IMO 😝 I would rather listen to people like Botham, Lloydd, Hussein, Holding, Ponting, Prior etc All players who have played at the highest level and not a female who hasn�t played the game at a good standard. I would still have that opinion even if they asked the 2nd team captain from Lancashire to give commentary on test matches.

Isa and Ebony have both played for England. I suspect that both have played a damn sight better level than most of us on here. Having worked with both a bit as a runner, they are both insightful, humble and genuinely passionate about cricket. I'd rather listen to them than someone who drones on about how good they were or someone like a James Brayshaw in Aus.

FattusCattus · « **Reply #196 on:** January 24, 2019, 01:44:28 PM »

"9.35am Some interesting news fresh off the press from George Dobell. Stuart Broad is not at the ground today - rumour has it he is very disappointed at his omission for this Test and has been given the day off too."

Seriously?

velvetsky01 · « **Reply #197 on:** January 24, 2019, 01:51:23 PM »

might be catching up on his sleep...

goodarmcindy · « **Reply #198 on:** January 24, 2019, 02:11:07 PM »

Quote from: FattusCattus on January 24, 2019, 01:44:28 PM

"9.35am Some interesting news fresh off the press from George Dobell. Stuart Broad is not at the ground today - rumour has it he is very disappointed at his omission for this Test and has been given the day off too."

Seriously?

Terrible if true. Bad enough when people sulk at club level, let alone international. Probably not going to ingratiate himself with the management as the 'company line' has wholly been about the strength of the squad and how important the depth of squad will be in such a busy international year.

Seniorplayer · « **Reply #199 on:** January 24, 2019, 02:36:47 PM »

Quote from: FattusCattus on January 24, 2019, 01:44:28 PM

"9.35am Some interesting news fresh off the press from George Dobell. Stuart Broad is not at the ground today - rumour has it he is very disappointed at his omission for this Test and has been given the day off too."

Seriously?

Mind you watched all of yesterday's play and didn't see Woakes and today it looks the only sub around is Mark wood.

ppccopener · « **Reply #200 on:** January 24, 2019, 02:45:15 PM »

Quote from: Seniorplayer on January 24, 2019, 02:36:47 PM

Mind you watched all of yesterday's play and didn't see Woakes and today it looks the only sub around is Mark wood.

Woakes was there supporting I saw him in the telly yesterday

As for Broad, he should be playing having understandably sat out spin friendly wickets in SL.

presuming he has not chucked all the toys out being upset at being left out maybe a good sign . I much prefer to see passion and guys wanting to play.

There's a fine line as always thou...

Seniorplayer · « **Reply #201 on:** January 24, 2019, 02:50:08 PM »

Quote from: alexhilly1492 on January 24, 2019, 09:30:21 AM

he was one of England best batsman in Sri Lanka, he's done nothing but excelled since he came into the side,

(yes this is an exaggeration) dropping foakes now would be akin to dropping cook after the 2010/11 ashes, its beyond ridiculous to talk of dropping our best gloveman and one of the better batters in the side!

sod the balance of the side you pick on merit, we need to forget this 3 keepers b****cks and treat buttler and bairstow as batsmen, are there better batsmen as them on county cricket at the moment in that position (or at all), no.

i think we have picked the correct side (from the squad given) except one change (broad for rashid)

and we may not agree with the side we picked but its about time we all quit moaning and supported the lads! sometimes its like we dont actually want england to do well! jeeze!

I think cricketers do support there national team there's no point watching if you didn't also you need a balanced side and this England first test side has shown on the pitch without the extra seamer it isn't. Can't see England leaving out V/C Buttler or number 3 bat/wicketkeeper Bairstow.

csnew · « **Reply #202 on:** January 24, 2019, 02:52:29 PM »

Might be broad having bed bugs in his jock strap. Or preferred a beach day - do you blame him.

Hetmyer is one talented player, love watching him bat - hope he gets his 100

Seniorplayer · « **Reply #203 on:** January 24, 2019, 02:55:19 PM »

Another 5 wicket haul for Jimmy

FattusCattus · « **Reply #204 on:** January 24, 2019, 03:07:42 PM »

Hetty, 'im give it some licks!

alexhilly1492 · « **Reply #205 on:** January 24, 2019, 03:54:19 PM »

Jennings gone to seam... caught in the gully driving

rickjames · « **Reply #206 on:** January 24, 2019, 04:00:14 PM »

Drop him. Please

brokenbat · « **Reply #207 on:** January 24, 2019, 04:23:18 PM »

Very poor from Broad - imagine the furor if this had been KP?? Interestingly, the hotel is now considering suing over the bedbug story..

alexhilly1492 · « **Reply #208 on:** January 24, 2019, 04:24:18 PM »

can see Denly debuting before this tour is out!

just seen on the BBC sport text feed Jennings outside Asia is averaging 17 with a high score of 48 from 11 test!

17 in 22 innings is disgraceful for an international opener!

ppccopener · « **Reply #209 on:** January 24, 2019, 04:55:51 PM »

Quote from: alexhilly1492 on January 24, 2019, 04:24:18 PM

can see Denly debuting before this tour is out!

just seen on the BBC sport text feed Jennings outside Asia is averaging 17 with a high score of 48 from 11 test!

17 in 22 innings is disgraceful for an international opener!

Unusual but jennings clear strength is against spin, his weight is all wrong for seam bowling that prob won't change in the short term.

Denly is the only one who come in I don't think he should be considered too old at 32/33. He bats top 3 but unproven so far at this level.

England have invested a lot of time in Jennings....they will want to keep him in...I think

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