Australia v England, 3rd Test, 16th December , 23.30

[scotch]

There needs to be wholesale changes for the next test but that requires calling players up and I don't think the ECB will spend the money for a series already lost.

Potts, Bethell, Atkinson, Bashir (I really wouldn't pick him) likely to come in next test I think with Pope, Archer, Jacks and Carse dropping out.

 

[chopsfc007]

I can’t believe Carse is getting a game.

Durham lad but absolutely nowhere near good enough.

Second top wicket taker and England's top

 

[Mr Redknapp]

Weather looks terrible in Adelaide

for Death Valley

 

[Rokerparkpies]

So to sum up..Aussies will bat to 450/500..then skittle us out for less than 200...Ashes cricket is great..isnt it???

 

[ZeeZee]

Second top wicket taker and England's top

What about economy?

 

[chopsfc007]

There needs to be wholesale changes for the next test but that requires calling players up and I don't think the ECB will spend the money for a series already lost.

Potts, Bethell, Atkinson, Bashir (I really wouldn't pick him) likely to come in next test I think with Pope, Archer, Jacks and Carse dropping out.

Making the batting even weaker isn't the answer

 

[Sea to Shining Sea]

Second top wicket taker and England's top

He has bowled awfully since first innings at Perth.

 

[GordonMuchallNo1Fan]

Out of curiosity what's your opinion of stokes not bowling yesterday

No problem at all, he was knackered. He can't be expected to do everything and has spent a very long time on the pitch in this game. Others need to step up

 

[chopsfc007]

What about economy?

I mean he's not the only one struggling with that

 

[Mr Redknapp]

So to sum up..Aussies will bat to 450/500..then skittle us out for less than 200...Ashes cricket is great..isnt it???

Aye but I can get pissed and enjoy watching Travis Head bat

 

[scotch]

Making the batting even weaker isn't the answer

Can't be relying on Archer to get us runs

 

[Mr Redknapp]

Durham should be looking to secure Mr Head's services

 

[Rokerparkpies]

I'm interested how Macullum etc explain this one away??...the patronising will be epic.

 

[Sea to Shining Sea]

There needs to be wholesale changes for the next test but that requires calling players up and I don't think the ECB will spend the money for a series already lost.

Potts, Bethell, Atkinson, Bashir (I really wouldn't pick him) likely to come in next test I think with Pope, Archer, Jacks and Carse dropping out.

Why would you drop Archer?

 

[Mr Redknapp]

For all their faults the English lads have fought in this match.... in the field anyway.

 

[Rokerparkpies]

Head has decided to go take the piss mode.

 

[SAFC11]

Their heads have gone and know this is only heading one way

 

[chopsfc007]

I'm interested how Macullum etc explain this one away??...the patronising will be epic.

Trained too much

 

[Rokerparkpies]

Aye but I can get pissed and enjoy watching Travis Head bat

Hes a very good player in all fairness to him...a real test player and a will to win..that's what sets them apart from us..totally different mindset

 

[JackL]

Just looks so flat, would have been interesting to see Jimmy have a go here. Can't be any worse surely