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Who will get the final spot... Bresnen, Tremlett or Shahzad

Bresnen
- 8 (22.2%)
Tremlett
- 25 (69.4%)
Shahzad
- 3 (8.3%)

Total Members Voted: 36

Voting closed: December 16, 2010, 10:15:40 AM

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Who will play in the 3rd Test
« on: December 13, 2010, 10:15:40 AM »

Morning all - so only a few days to go until the third test. The question is simple - who will get the final spot in the England team?

If this was the Vaughan/Hussain and Fletcher era, Bresnen would be a shoe in - but this is Strauss and Flower.

Will they take a bit of a gamble on Tremlett or will they stick to the "next cap off the rank" Bresnen who can bat a bit too..

If it was Finn out then I think Tremlett would be a shoe in, but as it is Broad and the pitch is the WACA this is a bit of a tough call. Then again the Ausies haven't looked like knocking us over twice at any stage this series.

Vote now!! I think they will go for Bresnen in a safety first move, but would be happy to be proved wrong.
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Re: Who will play in the 3rd Test
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2010, 10:18:49 AM »

I think it will be Bresnan - he is the solid, dependable choice.  If we had a 5 man attack, then one of the other two would be the more attacking option.  But you know that Bresnan can be relied upon.
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Re: Who will play in the 3rd Test
« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2010, 10:26:11 AM »

I think Bresnan I hope Tremlett
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Re: Who will play in the 3rd Test
« Reply #3 on: December 13, 2010, 10:27:28 AM »

I hope they go for Tremlett as with his added height will take advantage of what I hear this morning is likely to be a pitch that will only last for 4 days. However, my instint tells me they will go for Bresnan for his all round ability
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Re: Who will play in the 3rd Test
« Reply #4 on: December 13, 2010, 10:31:00 AM »

I hope Tremlett, But feel it will be Bresnan
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Re: Who will play in the 3rd Test
« Reply #5 on: December 13, 2010, 10:33:30 AM »

Apparently Tremlett has been bowling really well in the nets so I hope he gets selected
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Re: Who will play in the 3rd Test
« Reply #6 on: December 13, 2010, 10:41:26 AM »

i think all 3 of them are rather un-inspiring! i reckon they will go with tremlett. my pick would be shahzad
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Re: Who will play in the 3rd Test
« Reply #7 on: December 13, 2010, 10:41:29 AM »

I have been bowling realy well in the nets too... not sure I will get selected though :(
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Re: Who will play in the 3rd Test
« Reply #8 on: December 13, 2010, 10:43:15 AM »

I have been bowling realy well in the nets too... not sure I will get selected though :(
You need to work on your twitter-ing before you get selected Buzz, it's poor!

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Re: Who will play in the 3rd Test
« Reply #9 on: December 13, 2010, 10:45:17 AM »

I'm not on and am not a fan of Twitter, but I take your point - I will open an account asap and start tweeting about my 90mph away swinging, rearing off a length and unbelieveably accurate bowling as of 12pm.

not sure I will get any believers though!
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Re: Who will play in the 3rd Test
« Reply #10 on: December 13, 2010, 10:46:11 AM »

I know it's good to have have a bowler who can bat at a bit at 8, but Swann can do that job anyway.

I'd like to see Tremlett in too.

I think they will go with Tremlett on a 'hirses-for-courses' basis, even though Bresnan is really next in line
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Re: Who will play in the 3rd Test
« Reply #11 on: December 13, 2010, 10:51:23 AM »

I'd go for Tremlett - he's one of the most feared on the county circuit and with a couple of Aussies looking susceptible to the short ball I'd give him a go. Don't really rate Bresnan.
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Re: Who will play in the 3rd Test
« Reply #12 on: December 13, 2010, 11:02:02 AM »

im going Bresnen cos he can bat as well
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Re: Who will play in the 3rd Test
« Reply #13 on: December 15, 2010, 10:38:43 AM »

According to the Guardian, Tremlett is going to play:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2010/dec/15/chris-tremlett-england-third-test

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Re: Who will play in the 3rd Test
« Reply #14 on: December 15, 2010, 11:24:47 AM »

Is'nt it nice to have a good strong squad!!! there are excellent cases for all three players!!! Aussie colours Canary yellow and envy green....;0)
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