Indeed. And it would be a punt, but he seems to handle pressure well
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people not really suggesting jobs for the boys are they
this is silverwood’s tactics he’s old school
people may disagree with it but there aren’t loads of options
I’d have picked all 3 lanc lads but it’s debatable ain’t it at best
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5-0, 3 day tests....
Dom Bess in Australia.
Absolutely laughable. We deserve everything we're going to get
he’s had a better career than Matt Parkinson
that everyone wants on the tour
TheRey
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I'm not really banging the drum for who should go instead because the cupboard is beyond bare (Leach should be the main spinner mind) but picking Bess is a joke. His record away from Ciderabad is vile
Eggman
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And that is the truth of the matter, depressing as it is
he bowled really well in South Africa
and he’s been one of the best spinners in county game this year for Yorkshire, so that’s not true
I think when everyone fit our first XI is as good as most teams
people are far too critical
we will lose in Australia as we always do as it’s very very hard. Doesn’t make the state of English cricket terrible
Australia haven’t won in England for over 20 years and that’s with much more helpful conditions
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Eggman
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But it's not our first XI and there aren't obvious candidates to fill the shoes of Stokes and Archer.
Others are good, but these two can offer something different.
The batting can't be relied upon and couple that with the mental degradation the Aussies will dish out, this side isn't a patch on the 2010/11 team
of course it’s not that is probably our best ever england side
not fair to compare them
if stokes goes we have half a chance
i wouldn’t say he is 100% out yet. Injury healing. If he has a few nets we know what he is like
his decision though. Fingers crossed
chopsfc007
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Bess lower bowling average than ali
Eggman
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There’s the mental health issues as well. Any word on his mindset ?
TheRey
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He saw Dom Bess in the squad and had a breakdown. Currently in a secure unit
Behind Enemy Lines
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We'll have done very well if we win/draw one Test out there, should be a 5-0 thrashing.
The only positive for us is that a lot of it will be happening at night.
The only positive for us is that a lot of it will be happening at night.
Voice of fair play
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Got to say mind hope the players are a bit more positive than you lot on here!
Talk about doom and gloom
Talk about doom and gloom
I think it’s reasonable to be honest. Assess it criticallyGot to say mind hope the players are a bit more positive than you lot on here!
Talk about doom and gloom
a fragile top 3, 2 of whom are recent additions
missing stokes at 5, Pope and Lawrence yet to convince
Buttler and Bairstow both looking fragile with the gloves
No allrounder of note, we will play the keeper at 6 and Woakes at 7 probably
Right arm fast medium bar Wood. Broad potentially unfit
spinners who are untrusted
Warner, Smith and Labuschange who are exceptional at home
Genuine pace and class with Cummins, Starc and Hazelwood
An off spinner with 400 test wickets
I’d feel a bit better if Archer, Stone and Stokes had travelled and if Pope had kicked on last summer
Steak Pie
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If you picked a combined XI to play in Australian conditions (assuming Stokes doesn't go)...Got to say mind hope the players are a bit more positive than you lot on here!
Talk about doom and gloom
Warner
*Batter
Labuschagne
Root
Smith
*Batter
*Keeper
Cummings
Hazlewood
Lyon
Anderson
It's 6 of theirs, 2 of ours and the other three spots are up for grabs. You'd probably have Buttler over Paine (but there's not much between their test records) and the other two batting spots could be filled by subpar players from either side. Some convicts would have Starc over Jimmy in their conditions as well.
You never know with test cricket, but I fear the worst.
I’d likely go Starc as well, their records in Oz suggest most should
Steak Pie
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I put Jimmy in 'cos it's Jimmy. Plus there's a day nighter and their wickets aren't the lightening quicks they used to be, but I agree it's a toss up. Just re-enforces the point though, they're miles ahead of us man for man in their conditions.
The wicket keeper batsman we have here are more than good enough, and certainly a lot better than Australia, Bairstow got a mint 100 here last time and should play, I think the middle order will score runs too
The issue for me is top 3 and lack of variety in pace attack.
I am starting to think Stokes might go, and you put him, and the team is absolutely transformed
the main issue for me is a lack of alternative to Wood.
Just said he has sounded more positive in conversations since his op
He might not go, which is fine, just a few hints the last week.
Every single England player's performance will improve by a few % if he travels, thats the impact he has, he is just irreplacable
Christ I hope he plays
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