Any changes for 2nd Test 🤔

[Eggman]

It’s a function of the way he bowls, his front leg takes huge strain. He’s hardly got a smooth action where the pace comes from the wrist

Pace comes from the wrist and yet he hasn’t had any wrist injuries that we know of

It’s his back, knees and ankles that are taking the strain and unfortunately aren’t up to the task.

It’s such a shame as he seems to be a great bloke but his body cannot be trusted to last 5 days

 

[Aidan11]

Potts got a couple of wickets with the pink ball in the Lions game today. Tongue didnt get any.

 

[DonaldDownTheWing]

Potts got a couple of wickets with the pink ball in the Lions game today. Tongue didnt get any.

Potts got 3/40, tongue got 4/48.

 

[Aidan11]

Potts got 3/40, tongue got 4/48.

The BBC scorecard must be playing up again. Did that in the warm up game. Good that both bowlers have taken a few wickets.

Even TNT Sports were misled.

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[DonaldDownTheWing]

The BBC scorecard must be playing up again. Did that in the warm up game. Good that both bowlers have taken a few wickets.

Even TNT Sports were misled.

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[Aidan11]

I reckon Tongue is going to get the nod over Potts.

 

[Lumley End]

Potts got 3/40, tongue got 4/48.

You are looking at maidens for wickets I think. Potts got 2 wickets Tongue 0.

 

[chunkyshanhawk53]

Rew an unbeaten 92. Bethell 16

 

[DonaldDownTheWing]

You are looking at maidens for wickets I think. Potts got 2 wickets Tongue 0.

You are correct, apologies.

 

[mackinbristol]

I see James Rew once again did James Rew things in the 2 day game. 92 runs, 123 ball, lots of controlled aggression.

Now we'll see his chances of getting selected under the current leadership soar from 0% to 0%.

 

[DonaldDownTheWing]

I see James Rew once again did James Rew things in the 2 day game. 92 runs, 123 ball, lots of controlled aggression.

Now we'll see his chances of getting selected under the current leadership soar from 0% to 0%.

I’d have him in the Ashes team on Thursday me like.

 

[scotch]

I’d have him in the Ashes team on Thursday me like.

In form, take the gloves even, bump Snith to 6, Stokes at 8 as 4th seamer

 

[zebediah]

I'm confident that with that sensible adjustment our top 6 can be consistently effective.

I disagree.
You can't just become a great red ball cricketer because someone says "play more sensibly".
They will make the same basic mistakes whether they are playing T20 or Boycott style.
Could even post a worse total if they leave 20 balls then get themselves out, rather than a few wild boundaries first.
All worth it if we lose in three days rather than two maybe

 

[Voice of fair play]

In form, take the gloves even, bump Snith to 6, Stokes at 8 as 4th seamer

That’s not a bad shout that mind.

At least that way as a debut he will be down the order to give him time to bed in.

Two many new batsman are given a debut high up the order and then struggle immediately

 

[chunkyshanhawk53]

Several reports saying Jacks may play

 

[Aidan11]

Several reports saying Jacks may play

I hope not.

 

[JackL]

I hope not.

Rather him than Bashir though

 

[Cornsay62]

I hope n

I hope not.

Wilkinson, Baldwin and Barmby weren't too bad

 

[chopsfc007]

Rather him than Bashir though

If he's playing it should be primarily for batting

 

[Liverpool Beachball]

Let’s not forget we have a spinner in the team who took 5-8 with a pink ball