Last summer it was. This summer less so
2019 (bowling 90mph+) - 30 wickets @ 27.40 - 7 tests
2020 (bowling mid-80s) - 8 wickets @ 36.00 - 3 tests
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[3rd Test] England v Pakistan (Rose Bowl)
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2019 (bowling 90mph+) - 30 wickets @ 27.40 - 7 tests
2020 (bowling mid-80s) - 8 wickets @ 36.00 - 3 tests
chopsfc007
Striker
He had periods last summer not bowling fast
But overall he bowled faster on a consistent basis last summer and his record reflects that. 8 wickets this summer is poor
Steak Pie
Striker
The natural replacement would be Moeen, if he was up for it. Then balance the attack as required.
I agree with that
cooky
Winger
Sibley will be a mainstay for years imo. Has lots of limitations and isn't a flair batsman but knows his game and plays his shots, it's when he tries to get drawn into being much more expansive he generally finds issues.
With Burns I have a few more doubts with his technique but I would not be considering dropping him for a good while. I think Sibley, Burns and Crawley need a proper go as the top 3 for a decent period. There is hardly anyone banging the door down at the moment.
good point that yeah
Sibley needs to stop getting strangled down the leg side mind
Disappointing to see another failure from Burns.
yeah Iagree with every word of that tbh
would just say always to keep an open mind with selection
cooky
Winger
Yeah that is one thing but you would think its something he will be able to overcome.
Yeah obviously things change but at the moment I think these 3 are as good as we have got so lets give them a decent shot at it. Too many times we have chopped and changed the top 3 the last few years just because people don't come in and instantly average 40+.
TravellingMackem
Winger
In England I agree. Sibley looks a bit weak against spin though, so will be interesting to see how he is in the subcontinent in particular. I do like him against the swinging ball though, he does his main job of hanging around and chewing up early deliveries better than anyone we have. Would be nice if he had another gear so it didn’t take him 200 balls to get from 50 to 80 mind, once he’s in and it settles down a bit.
Can see why they like Crawley
plays spin well, good off thst back foot
things more suitedto test rather thancounty cricket
needs to make sure he can score hard runs like somebody like Vince couldn’t
yeah absolutely
I don’t think you will get loads of test plsyers averaging over 40 in England at the minute to be honest
plays spin well, good off thst back foot
things more suitedto test rather thancounty cricket
needs to make sure he can score hard runs like somebody like Vince couldn’t
yeah absolutely
I don’t think you will get loads of test plsyers averaging over 40 in England at the minute to be honest
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Mr Redknapp
Striker
he has the gamefor test cricketer for sure
have to remember he’s batted everywhere, needs a run in one place
Long way down at first glance
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