Topic: Ashes Test Series - 2021/22 (Read 91059 times)

SurreySam · « **on:** October 01, 2021, 09:56:50 AM »

Will they won't they. Looks like a meeting is happening today for England players to decide on their availability, then the selectors can decide on a squad to be announced next week.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/sep/29/england-players-to-decide-this-weekend-over-participation-on-ashes-tour

Buzz · « **Reply #1 on:** October 01, 2021, 10:40:12 AM »

I am not sure they will go to be honest. The Aussie states are all fighting and it will be a very tough tour.

Warneymonster · « **Reply #2 on:** October 01, 2021, 10:41:49 AM »

its a long tour so i can see why this is so important for the players to make the right decision for their families and mental health.

Tim Paine needs to wind his neck in on the subject, the aussies havent played an away match of any sort during covid so they cannot criticize anyone.

ppccopener · « **Reply #3 on:** October 01, 2021, 10:42:01 AM »

I think we will be without some players, those that are T20 as well as the Ashes.
The Aussie government has said they are the same as any other profession so at the moment it�s in a bubble and quarantine and no travelling support.

And with no families allowed so far it�s a tough decision for the players.
Root is not commiting to the tour at present which might be significant.
Butler def won�t go without families
Can�t blame any of the players in my opinion for not travelling.

This bubble environment was flagged up very early by Eoin Morgan as unsustainable

SwingAndMiss · « **Reply #4 on:** October 01, 2021, 10:42:40 AM »

Tim Paine already been piping up with some arrogant comments. So much for the "New Era" of Australian cricket.

ppccopener · « **Reply #5 on:** October 01, 2021, 10:43:18 AM »

Quote from: Warneymonster on October 01, 2021, 10:41:49 AM

its a long tour so i can see why this is so important for the players to make the right decision for their families and mental health.

Tim Paine needs to wind his neck in on the subject, the aussies havent played an away match of any sort during covid so they cannot criticize anyone.

Totally agree, Paine should keep his gob shut.

DiscoStu · « **Reply #6 on:** October 01, 2021, 10:44:47 AM »

Quote from: Buzz on October 01, 2021, 10:40:12 AM

I am not sure they will go to be honest. The Aussie states are all fighting and it will be a very tough tour.

I tend to agree with you. All the 2020 summer sports have (sort of) managed to get done in 2021. Postponing an Ashes for a year would be preferable to some half-arsed, no spectators, reserve team nonsense.

Warneymonster · « **Reply #7 on:** October 01, 2021, 10:58:28 AM »

best thing is to delay it, the only reason the ECB and ACB will push for it is money

mo_town · « **Reply #8 on:** October 01, 2021, 11:15:23 AM »

A second quarantine between tests? No thank you! Move the tests to another venue and we will talk!

ppccopener · « **Reply #9 on:** October 01, 2021, 11:19:40 AM »

Agree it should be delayed. As for the finances yes TV money is the main source of money, but what about the impact of no travelling England fans? That�s got to have an impact over 5 games.

Wherever we go home teams want us because we normally travel with big support and spend money in the local areas

SurreySam · « **Reply #10 on:** October 01, 2021, 12:03:01 PM »

Quote from: mo_town on October 01, 2021, 11:15:23 AM

A second quarantine between tests? No thank you! Move the tests to another venue and we will talk!

If I was a player, that'd be the aspect I would have trouble with the most.

SD · « **Reply #11 on:** October 01, 2021, 12:03:31 PM »

It seems to me that there is no chance of a full side touring given the length of the tour coming on the back of a world Cup and given the conditions that the players will your under and a very real chance of not going at all.

Australia will have to make some changes to the itinerary - a shorter tour and less moving around the country - to stand any chance of this going ahead.

LockieEP · « **Reply #12 on:** October 01, 2021, 12:28:16 PM »

Quote from: Warneymonster on October 01, 2021, 10:41:49 AM

its a long tour so i can see why this is so important for the players to make the right decision for their families and mental health.

Tim Paine needs to wind his neck in on the subject, the aussies havent played an away match of any sort during covid so they cannot criticize anyone.

Yep - he's already kicked off the "mind games" on this . I suspect it will be postponed

Butterfingerz · « **Reply #13 on:** October 01, 2021, 12:57:25 PM »

I remember not so ling ago the Aussies stopped their teams travelling for the Rugby League World cup due to covid. If they now wont allow partners in with the players I'd drop out ..simple as that

Bats_Entertainment · « **Reply #14 on:** October 01, 2021, 01:19:48 PM »

Quote from: Warneymonster on October 01, 2021, 10:58:28 AM

best thing is to delay it, the only reason the ECB and ACB will push for it is money

The reason the ECB do most things?

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