Topic: ENG vs IND series (Read 170484 times)

Bats_Entertainment · « **Reply #930 on:** February 17, 2021, 06:51:34 PM »

Quote from: Kulli on February 17, 2021, 05:16:39 PM

Who�s to say that some of the players don�t actually enjoy playing in the IPL as much as tests?

They have the right to. And I have the right to dislike it.

jamesisapayne · « **Reply #931 on:** February 17, 2021, 07:25:57 PM »

Quote from: Bats_Entertainment on February 17, 2021, 06:51:34 PM

They have the right to. And I have the right to dislike it.

You dislike it?

Reading through these last few pages of tripe I�d never have guessed that.

Bats_Entertainment · « **Reply #932 on:** February 17, 2021, 07:37:57 PM »

Quote from: jamesisapayne on February 17, 2021, 07:25:57 PM

You dislike it?

Reading through these last few pages of tripe I�d never have guessed that.

Don't worry, I'm sure Amar Virdi will be just what you're looking for.

Bats_Entertainment · « **Reply #933 on:** February 17, 2021, 08:17:15 PM »

I'm pretty sure the majority of the English cricketing public would dislike it if England players preferred playing in the IPL to playing for England.

Mtown Don · « **Reply #934 on:** February 17, 2021, 08:25:37 PM »

Quote from: Bats_Entertainment on February 17, 2021, 08:17:15 PM

I'm pretty sure the majority of the English cricketing public would dislike it if England players preferred playing in the IPL to playing for England.

It�s positive that a lot of effort has been made to avoid them facing that potential reality then. This is one of the very few times I can remember there being a real direct conflict for years.

ScottParko · « **Reply #935 on:** February 17, 2021, 08:27:03 PM »

Quote from: Bats_Entertainment on February 17, 2021, 03:27:46 PM

Will be something to do with TV money? Shouldn't have been arranged if England aren't able to put a full-strength team out.

ECB have �gifted� the television rights to Sky outside of their usual contract as a thank you for the work they�ve put in over the last year or so. So it can�t be that. It does seem bizarre and a bit of an afterthought this series though.

ppccopener · « **Reply #936 on:** February 19, 2021, 05:05:02 PM »

On a hopefully more harmonious note, it looks like it will swing with the pink ball, Wood said on interview the ball is staying harder in the nets and the seamers are all keen. I think we only have one chance to get ahead in the series, in this next match.

So it's the best seamers we have and maybe just leach as the best spinner.

I actually think we should,but probably won't, leave out a batsman and go full tilt to get a win

Anderson
Broad
Stone
Wood
Woakes
Leach
Archer.

Archer being 12th man for me, then we pick the best. Stone did well last game I was very impressed, he has pace and accuracy, Wood out and out pace and can move it.

If we leave a batsman out Woakes could come in to cover that role, tough as it will be as he hasn't played for ages.

How do you think we will line up?

Jeff Navarro · « **Reply #937 on:** February 19, 2021, 06:20:41 PM »

I would be massively surprised if the groundsman left any grass on the pitch come day 1 off the test.

adb club cricketer · « **Reply #938 on:** February 19, 2021, 06:37:05 PM »

Quote from: Jeff Navarro on February 19, 2021, 06:20:41 PM

I would be massively surprised if the groundsman left any grass on the pitch come day 1 off the test.

If that happens, we will see the effects (or not) of spin in a pink ball test for the first time ever. If pink ball under lights seams a lot more, would it turn more if it is a spinning pitch or less? Will there be any change in the drift and/or dip? Would it seam even if no grass on the pitch? With the many unknowns already, throw in a new stadium and largest one at that into the mix, and it makes matters really interesting. Can't wait to see how it all unfolds

ppccopener · « **Reply #939 on:** February 19, 2021, 07:13:20 PM »

Quote from: adb club cricketer on February 19, 2021, 06:37:05 PM

If that happens, we will see the effects (or not) of spin in a pink ball test for the first time ever. If pink ball under lights seams a lot more, would it turn more if it is a spinning pitch or less? Will there be any change in the drift and/or dip? Would it seam even if no grass on the pitch? With the many unknowns already, throw in a new stadium and largest one at that into the mix, and it makes matters really interesting. Can't wait to see how it all unfolds

I can't wait either, we don't know about spin with the pink ball...I can't recall seeing much before maybe others have.

They are a load of unknowns, I can remember some one day games previously where the problem of dew on the ground made the ball difficult to grip.

But if it swings as expected we will be in the game. It's probably our only and best chance of a result

SD · « **Reply #940 on:** February 19, 2021, 07:17:06 PM »

I suspect England would take playing on the pitch as it is now whereas the are likely to turn up for the toss and find that a day 6 pitch awaits them.

I am at a genuine loss to understand how 12 months ago Rabada gets banned for celebrating taking a wicket yet this week Kohli gets no action for abusing and intimidating an umpire

LEACHY48 · « **Reply #941 on:** February 19, 2021, 07:23:23 PM »

Quote from: SD on February 19, 2021, 07:17:06 PM

I suspect England would take playing on the pitch as it is now whereas the are likely to turn up for the toss and find that a day 6 pitch awaits them.

I am at a genuine loss to understand how 12 months ago Rabada gets banned for celebrating taking a wicket yet this week Kohli gets no action for abusing and intimidating an umpire

I�m not even remotely surprised kohli didn�t get sanctioned - BCCI run international cricket.

ppccopener · « **Reply #942 on:** February 19, 2021, 07:34:07 PM »

He seems to get away with pretty much whatever he wants.

As @LEACHY48 says...the BCCI is the most powerful organisation in cricket

alba caerulea · « **Reply #943 on:** February 19, 2021, 07:53:29 PM »

Sibley
Crawley
Bairstow
Root
Stokes
Pope
Foakes
Archer
Leach
Wood
Anderson

Heres my team. I wouldnt be opposed to Bess playing but I dont see how England can pick him after recent events. Means some overs for Root which isnt a bad thing other than workload. Not having that reliable second spinner really is a major weakness in this part of the world. Even Shaun Udal did a job out here just being accurate and consistent.

Im assuming all those guys are fit, I know a couple are 50/50. I like pace, Broad looked innocuous last match and Woakes will be even more so. If Wood or Archer isn't fit Stone comes in.

You could make a case for Burns being given a longer run since coming back but I just feel Crawley will have the better career. If hes fit he plays ahead of Burns.

A bit harsh on Lawrence but for me hes competing with Stokes and Pope and isnt yet as good as either of them.

Im aware that its a long tail. The top 7 better get some runs!

six and out · « **Reply #944 on:** February 19, 2021, 08:57:03 PM »

Quote from: alba caerulea on February 19, 2021, 07:53:29 PM

Sibley
Crawley
Bairstow
Root
Stokes
Pope
Foakes
Archer
Leach
Wood
Anderson

Heres my team. I wouldnt be opposed to Bess playing but I dont see how England can pick him after recent events. Means some overs for Root which isnt a bad thing other than workload. Not having that reliable second spinner really is a major weakness in this part of the world. Even Shaun Udal did a job out here just being accurate and consistent.

Im assuming all those guys are fit, I know a couple are 50/50. I like pace, Broad looked innocuous last match and Woakes will be even more so. If Wood or Archer isn't fit Stone comes in.

You could make a case for Burns being given a longer run since coming back but I just feel Crawley will have the better career. If hes fit he plays ahead of Burns.

A bit harsh on Lawrence but for me hes competing with Stokes and Pope and isnt yet as good as either of them.

Im aware that its a long tail. The top 7 better get some runs!

I really like this team, unfortunately I think they will reckon Archer is too high at 8 and Woakes or Bess will play depending on the pitch. So Wood or Archer at 10.

Bairstow has to play surely, otherwise why bring him back? That is another thing about the rotation policy, what have they told the guys coming back with regards playing?

Burns is a harder one, but I also think Crawley is a better long term option.

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