Topic: Eng Vs New Zealand test matches (Read 38197 times)

FattusCattus · « **Reply #15 on:** June 02, 2021, 09:01:11 AM »

Ooooooh - spinner or no spinner for England? It seems most of the chat is 4 seamers or 3 + Leach.

I feel, looking at the weather, no spinner might be a mistake - however does Root + Lawrence = 1 x Leach?

19reading87 · « **Reply #16 on:** June 02, 2021, 09:16:36 AM »

Quote from: 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.

Good guess @Buzz - but you�re a little off

rickjames · « **Reply #17 on:** June 02, 2021, 09:41:39 AM »

I cannot wait to see Joe Root turn his arm in those sunglasses. Glorious.

Broad and Anderson together again, normality restored...

Jeff Navarro · « **Reply #18 on:** June 02, 2021, 10:39:10 AM »

Seems a bit strange that Leach was dropped. Poor chap bowled his nuts off in India and was impressive. Also considering how roasting hot it�s been recently.

Jimbo · « **Reply #19 on:** June 02, 2021, 10:52:38 AM »

Excited to see how Robinson goes if nothing else.

FattusCattus · « **Reply #20 on:** June 02, 2021, 10:56:46 AM »

Gonna miss a proper spinner in this test i fear.

SouthpawMark · « **Reply #21 on:** June 02, 2021, 11:12:08 AM »

England are going to be in trouble when Anderson and Broad call it a day, especially if Archer continues to have fitness issues. I don�t think Robinson, Overton, Mahmood are even remotely near their level.

Jimbo · « **Reply #22 on:** June 02, 2021, 11:20:11 AM »

Quote from: SouthpawMark on June 02, 2021, 11:12:08 AM

England are going to be in trouble when Anderson and Broad call it a day, especially if Archer continues to have fitness issues. I don�t think Robinson, Overton, Mahmood are even remotely near their level.

Robinson, Overton and Mahmood are much younger. Broad and Anderson weren't this good when they started their international careers either!

rickjames · « **Reply #23 on:** June 02, 2021, 11:20:30 AM »

Bit of a gift from Latham, but will take it

SouthpawMark · « **Reply #24 on:** June 02, 2021, 12:52:14 PM »

Quote from: Jimbo on June 02, 2021, 11:20:11 AM

Robinson, Overton and Mahmood are much younger. Broad and Anderson weren't this good when they started their international careers either!

Perhaps. However, Broad and Anderson were 20. Overton and Robinson are both 27. Mahmood is 24, but I don�t think he will ever be good enough for a sustained spot in an England side.

Jimbo · « **Reply #25 on:** June 02, 2021, 01:16:53 PM »

Quote from: SouthpawMark on June 02, 2021, 12:52:14 PM

Perhaps. However, Broad and Anderson were 20. Overton and Robinson are both 27. Mahmood is 24, but I don�t think he will ever be good enough for a sustained spot in an England side.

Look at Anderson's average for the first 6 years of his career and it's nowhere near as impressive as it is since. Broad likewise didn't consistently average well with the ball until 2013.

There's certainly value in experienced bowlers who know their game anyway.

Jimbo · « **Reply #26 on:** June 02, 2021, 01:47:35 PM »

Robinson certainly not disgracing himself on debut, pretty handy first couple of test wickets.

ppccopener · « **Reply #27 on:** June 02, 2021, 01:52:16 PM »

Really good for Robinson, very pleased.
He clearly gets people out in the Championship and don�t go for many runs.
Looks a pretty good batting surface at Lords too

mo_town · « **Reply #28 on:** June 02, 2021, 03:38:32 PM »

So far, its been the tale of two debutants; Conway and Robinson!

Jeff Navarro · « **Reply #29 on:** June 02, 2021, 03:40:31 PM »

Marvellous debut knock by Conway. Looks a fine player and impressive start in all three formats.

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