Topic: Alec Stewart the new England coach?? Nope its Colly (for nowl (Read 24315 times)

ppccopener · « **Reply #105 on:** February 09, 2022, 04:54:34 PM »

Strauss has told him to I reckon. Mixed feelings about this. I think the Captain should lead from the front especially with a younger batting side.

You cannot argue with the numbers at 4 thou. It�s a bold or mad move not sure which. I think there is some friction with Broad and Anderson myself so Root has his wish for the Windies but it�s got strings attached.

If Bairstow says 6 it�s a toss up for one more chance for Pope or Lawrence. I suppose Stokes could bat 4 leaving the 5 slot for a younger player.

Jimbo · « **Reply #106 on:** February 09, 2022, 04:58:16 PM »

Joe Clarke in the reserves for the series, that's an 'interesting' call...

Bungle · « **Reply #107 on:** February 09, 2022, 06:44:02 PM »

Quote from: Bats_Entertainment on February 09, 2022, 03:57:20 PM

Root has requested to bat at 3.

Very interesting, can only think that he's fed up of the second wicket falling way too early so he would rather bolster the batting as early as possible?

ppccopener · « **Reply #108 on:** February 09, 2022, 06:51:08 PM »

Quote from: Jimbo on February 09, 2022, 04:58:16 PM

Joe Clarke in the reserves for the series, that's an 'interesting' call...

He�s good Jimbo. A lot of talent. With just Lees being a specialist opener for the tour, Crawley may or may not be a genuine opener I think Bohannon at 3 for Lancs would of been a better choice thou.

I suspect Pope has one last tour to payback some investment

Jimbo · « **Reply #109 on:** February 09, 2022, 07:18:02 PM »

Quote from: ppccopener on February 09, 2022, 06:51:08 PM

He�s good Jimbo. A lot of talent. With just Lees being a specialist opener for the tour, Crawley may or may not be a genuine opener I think Bohannon at 3 for Lancs would of been a better choice thou.

I suspect Pope has one last tour to payback some investment

Not so much Clarke's talent I'd question, still a bit dubious that he has seemingly never sincerely apologised for his part in the WhatsApp messages and subsequent court case.

Butterfingerz · « **Reply #110 on:** February 09, 2022, 07:20:44 PM »

I had the pleaseure to umpie Lees a few times, he is quality but at the time made a mistake here or there. He seems to have eradicated this these days

six and out · « **Reply #111 on:** February 09, 2022, 08:11:20 PM »

With Root batting 3 I would go for the 1st test -

Crawley
Lees
Root
Stokes
Bairstow
Lawrence/Pope
Foakes
Robinson
Wood
Mahmood
Parkinson

Torn between Pope and Lawrence, as Lawrence really should get a game now but if Pope is going to tour then it should really be his last chance saloon.
I want Foakes to keep so they can't both play.

As for the bowling I really think we need to find out if Parkinson has got enough at test level. Then Wood, Robinson and Mahmood, I think is a bit of variety out of what they are taking.

It's a fairly long tail with Robinson at 8 but we can't keep picking Woakes just so he can bat at 8 when his bowling isn't great away from home.

ppccopener · « **Reply #112 on:** February 09, 2022, 08:35:55 PM »

I think that is how we will line up probably with Pope getting first chance, maybe last to make a decent score.

Strauss has confirmed Foakes is now first choice keeper and will be given a run

ppccopener · « **Reply #113 on:** February 09, 2022, 08:42:55 PM »

Quote from: Jimbo on February 09, 2022, 07:18:02 PM

Not so much Clarke's talent I'd question, still a bit dubious that he has seemingly never sincerely apologised for his part in the WhatsApp messages and subsequent court case.

He has apologised and was not involved in that court case as a defendant. Whether his apology is sincere or not I don�t know.
Distasteful yes and he has sailed a bit close to the law but it�s subjective I grant you and all views are valid.

I just think sports stars are just like us, they make mistakes.
I happen to be a fan of Anthony Joshua, who has a drugs conviction. And Mike Tyson who has a rap list to keep the lawyers in business.
And we know Stokes was lucky to get off an affray charge against the odds.

Clarke has not been charged with anything, it�s been close your right.

If he keeps away from trouble he will be on the radar..I think.

joeljonno · « **Reply #114 on:** February 09, 2022, 09:11:04 PM »

Quote from: ppccopener on February 09, 2022, 04:54:34 PM

Strauss has told him to I reckon. Mixed feelings about this. I think the Captain should lead from the front especially with a younger batting side.

You cannot argue with the numbers at 4 thou. It�s a bold or mad move not sure which. I think there is some friction with Broad and Anderson myself so Root has his wish for the Windies but it�s got strings attached.

If Bairstow says 6 it�s a toss up for one more chance for Pope or Lawrence. I suppose Stokes could bat 4 leaving the 5 slot for a younger player.

Root averages 41 opening (only for one series really), nobody has got close to that since the Strauss era and I know that it's not the best to have Root opening, but I would be interested to see him take that step back up. England need a ball muncher who can go on and get those big scores again, like Trott. Someone the team can bat around. One of those either opening or 3 and it can look a whole different ball game. Maybe Root could try to do that for a series.

Root 3 and Stokes 4 just feels everyone is in a bit too early.

I'm excited to see Foakes play and a top quality keeper could make a big difference in the bowling too, as they have more input.

shadowlight · « **Reply #115 on:** February 10, 2022, 03:44:41 PM »

Quote from: six and out on February 09, 2022, 08:11:20 PM

With Root batting 3 I would go for the 1st test -

Crawley
Lees
Root
Stokes
Bairstow
Lawrence/Pope
Foakes
Robinson
Wood
Mahmood
Parkinson

Need a one more bowler, unless Stokes is going to bowl. Based on what I saw in Ashes Robinson is not fit. I think Wood will be used in short burst.

I am kind of surprised that Billings is not in the squad. I thought he would have been an extra batter, back up keeper.

joeljonno · « **Reply #116 on:** February 10, 2022, 08:35:48 PM »

I would like to see Foakes given a proper batting spot, say number 6 and although he probably didn�t, I enjoyed Bairstow batting with the tail a lot.

Crawley
Lees
Root
Pope
Stokes
Foakes
Bairstow
Robinson
Wood
Mahmoud
Parkinson

Or something like that

Jimbo · « **Reply #117 on:** February 10, 2022, 09:32:44 PM »

Bairstow and Foakes together is quite appealing, would keep JB at 6 even if only to give Foakes longer to rest after keeping.

ppccopener · « **Reply #118 on:** February 10, 2022, 10:31:54 PM »

I think Bairstow will stay at 6 too, Foakes moves into the traditional 7 for a keeper.

I�m not Bairstows biggest fan but he has been messed about up and down the order recently. We only got one ton in Australia and it was him so leave him there.

I guess some of us who believe a specialist keeper who happens to be a very good bat as well, lifts the bowling side will be proved right or wrong.Strauss says Foakes will get a good run.

Pope or Lawrence at 5 or 4 is an interesting call. I think Pope needs a hundred in one of the matches.

Butterfingerz · « **Reply #119 on:** February 11, 2022, 12:11:40 PM »

Quote from: six and out on February 09, 2022, 08:11:20 PM

With Root batting 3 I would go for the 1st test -

Crawley
Lees
Root
Stokes
Bairstow
Lawrence/Pope
Foakes
Robinson
Wood
Mahmood
Parkinson

I dont see Wood and Mahmood in the same side. Both can bee a bit expensive and with Stoke too you could be going and 4 1/2 and over quite easily

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