Topic: Eng Vs New Zealand test matches (Read 38107 times)

Buzz · « **on:** May 26, 2021, 01:00:19 PM »

Am very surprised that there isn't a thread on this already, but it is test matche week next week and the Kiwis have come to thump the motley crew that England will be putting out.

With the ECB giving priority to a national t20 competition, rather than test matches, it means that a load of first choice players are out. Add to that a comical injury list (pray for Ben Foakes who tore his hammy dancing in his socks in the Surrey dressing room).

There random selection generator function has been picked and we now have Haseeb and Bilbo Billings in the test bubble.

Apparently some colt called Bracey will keep wicket.

So the team for next week will be (don't @ME with your suggestions, this will be the team)

Burns
Sibley
Crawley
Rooooooot
Pope
Lawrence
Bracey
Overton
Stone
Broad
Anderson.

If I were the Kiwis I would be going we should win every test here... The England team will need to find a way to score some runs. Which won't be easy.

Also Kane Williamson will make watching the matches OK.

SouthpawMark · « **Reply #1 on:** May 26, 2021, 01:03:45 PM »

Where�s Parky??

I think I would give Hameed a go rather than Burns. I�d also go for Robinson over Overton.

Jimbo · « **Reply #2 on:** May 26, 2021, 01:44:49 PM »

Burns has been really consistent recently, Hameed scored half his runs for the season in one game.

Overton is probably a better bat than Robinson, with their usual options at 8 not available I'd assume that Overton is seen as a better replacement for that role.

I'd like to see Robinson play personally, think with a batsman as good as Bracey at 7 they could afford to bat Robinson at 8 given that his batting returns haven't been awful in comparison to Overton.

DiscoStu · « **Reply #3 on:** May 26, 2021, 02:42:20 PM »

Aside from the squad, the big news is that the Edgbaston test will have up to 18,000 spectators. I bought a ticket through hope rather than expectation for Day 1 and I got the details through of the procedures needed to get into the ground. A negative PCR test and a consent form is obligatory. But no face mask when in your seat. It will be an interesting experience.

alexhilly1492 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 26, 2021, 04:48:29 PM »

As bigger fan of hameed as I am, if England wanted a notts opener they've picked the wrong one...

ppccopener · « **Reply #5 on:** May 26, 2021, 05:04:11 PM »

Saw the BBC headline Foakes out of test and was getting ready for a rant on here until it said he slipped on the dressing room floor. Same thing happened to Crawley these floors need sorting!!

If they have got Hameed in just to be around the squad then great, well done England. He needs a good season before he plays again. With Burns and Sibley named I expect them both to play.

Rather than Overton I would like Robinson to be given a chance, not as quick as Overton but he's clearly quality from his County record. Overton I've read has improved a lot so they are both good picks.

Bit baffled by Billings being in, Stokes out yes, hes not cover for Stokes and he can't bowl. Don't make sense to me.

Lastly, once again, yet again, England say the whole summer is getting ready for the Ashes....we really must stop doing this and focus on two good teams coming here this summer

Agree with Buzz, the New Zealanders will be here to win and they are a decent side. The first series of the summer could be close.

We still....are too reliant on Root to get us a score, he is our best batter clearly, but we will need runs on the board.

Bracey set to play by the look of it.

fros23 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 26, 2021, 05:08:28 PM »

Foakes is out so surely Billings has come in as the back up keeper not as a replacement for Stokes. Same with Hameed, presumebaly Bracey was going to be backup for keeper or top 3 spot and now he will be keeping then Hameed is that backup.

SouthpawMark · « **Reply #7 on:** May 26, 2021, 05:08:36 PM »

Quote from: ppccopener on May 26, 2021, 05:04:11 PM

Saw the BBC headline Foakes out of test and was getting ready for a rant on here until it said he slipped on the dressing room floor. Same thing happened to Crawley these floors need sorting!!

If they have got Hameed in just to be around the squad then great, well done England. He needs a good season before he plays again. With Burns and Sibley named I expect them both to play.

Rather than Overton I would like Robinson to be given a chance, not as quick as Overton but he's clearly quality from his County record. Overton I've read has improved a lot so they are both good picks.

Bit baffled by Billings being in, Stokes out yes, hes not cover for Stokes and he can't bowl. Don't make sense to me.

Lastly, once again, yet again, England say the whole summer is getting ready for the Ashes....we really must stop doing this and focus on two good teams coming here this summer

Agree with Buzz, the New Zealanders will be here to win and they are a decent side. The first series of the summer could be close.

We still....are too reliant on Root to get us a score, he is our best batter clearly, but we will need runs on the board.

Bracey set to play by the look of it.

Billings is probably in as he can act as a back-up keeper. With Bairstow, Buttler and Foakes unavailable there�s not exactly many options for keepers with international experience.

ppccopener · « **Reply #8 on:** May 26, 2021, 05:32:49 PM »

Quote from: SouthpawMark on May 26, 2021, 05:08:36 PM

Billings is probably in as he can act as a back-up keeper. With Bairstow, Buttler and Foakes unavailable there�s not exactly many options for keepers with international experience.

Yes I guess that is it. I didn't think Billings kept in the longer form for Kent, just the limited overs games.

There has to be back up of some sort thou so that must be the reason.

potzy248 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 26, 2021, 09:06:40 PM »

Little to zero news about it here in NZ and feels a bit funny to think we are playing next week. Rugby is in full swing so all of the attention goes there.

Most of our lads haven't played for months so I think it will be pretty close.

Like Buzz said. Watching Kane is probably the only reason I will get up in the night to watch it.

Manormanic · « **Reply #10 on:** May 27, 2021, 12:48:23 AM »

Quote from: ppccopener on May 26, 2021, 05:32:49 PM

Yes I guess that is it. I didn't think Billings kept in the longer form for Kent, just the limited overs games.

There has to be back up of some sort thou so that must be the reason.

Wonder what the other Ollie Robinson thinks about it... OK, actually I more want to see them give debuts to two guys called Ollie Robinson in the same test. Once in a lifetime opportunity...

play-yourself-in · « **Reply #11 on:** May 27, 2021, 03:39:41 AM »

I wonder if they see Billings as a kind of Butler figure. Coming in at 7 and smashing it around a little. Be a shame to play Bracey at 7 as he opens or bats at 3....could be another example of England playing players out of their natural position. Be great to see some test cricket again....just hope the weather is kind!

SouthpawMark · « **Reply #12 on:** May 27, 2021, 06:29:07 AM »

Quote from: play-yourself-in on May 27, 2021, 03:39:41 AM

I wonder if they see Billings as a kind of Butler figure. Coming in at 7 and smashing it around a little. Be a shame to play Bracey at 7 as he opens or bats at 3....could be another example of England playing players out of their natural position. Be great to see some test cricket again....just hope the weather is kind!

Ed Genius Smith has been given his P45, so hopefully there will be less crowbarring of �names� in to the starting XI.

Jimbo · « **Reply #13 on:** May 27, 2021, 07:22:24 AM »

Billings is a good fielder as well so imagine he'll be on 12th man duties. Bracey will be the keeper and will almost certainly bat 7.

rickjames · « **Reply #14 on:** May 27, 2021, 10:01:12 AM »

Hoping I can hear a bit sooner than next Tuesday if I can book train tickets for Day 3

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