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Andrew Strauss

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Excellent Captain of England and a classy opening batsman.

I hope this isn't the beginning of the end of our recent success, I fear the worst though.
 
great player, man, professional and captain

could be the beginning of the end for england

our batting is weak having not found a number 6, having kp disappear and now having to replace an opener when there is no one jumping out in county cricket, is all in all a massive hole to fill
 
Solid opening bat and great captain who took England to number 1 in the world.

Really pleased he's getting out now. His powers with the bat have been on the wane for a while, so go now before he's dropped. Classy bloke.
 
hudson88 said:
:lol::lol:

That would leave us needing both a number 3 and 4 batsmen.

Cook
Trott
Bell
Taylor
Bairstow
Bopara

Possibly?

:-|
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With that top order I would expect to see double figures for 4/5 quite a bit in India.

Our strength in the bowling department isn't reflected in the batting IMO.
 
johnson said:
No no no no no!
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Alternative is moving Prior up to 6, and going with 2 spinners and 3 seamers.

But with the top order looking so weak, I can't see them wanting to do that. If they go with only 4 bowlers, Bopara will 100% will be in as an extra bowler
 
eddyfinn said:
Joe root for Strauss imo
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Struggling to think of an alternative, doesn't help that everyone's averages are knackered due to being under water all summer.

Trott and Bell up a place, Pietersen back in short term. Assuming everything gets sorted.
 
Great achievements, great captain, great cricketer, great man and thanks for the greatest memory ever of leading a team to victory in Australia. Enjoy your retirement.
 
Steak Pie said:
Struggling to think of an alternative, doesn't help that everyone's averages are knackered due to being under water all summer.

Trott and Bell up a place, Pietersen back in short term. Assuming everything gets sorted.
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Nick Compton's probably the best in terms of averages. Hildreth's a good player too. Just don't pick any Durham batsmen. :lol:

Root for me at the top of the order like, definitely.
 
Steak Pie said:
Struggling to think of an alternative, doesn't help that everyone's averages are knackered due to being under water all summer.

Trott and Bell up a place, Pietersen back in short term. Assuming everything gets sorted.
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Alex Hales, Carberry (sp), Taylor opened for the Lions last year and did very well apparently

cook
Taylor
Trott
Pietersen
Bell
Bairstow
Prior
 
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