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Ashes 5 test - The Oval
- Thread starter Mr Redknapp
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The no ball? It was pretty obviously a no ball
I almost thinks he’s deliberately underbowling him because he’s been criticised for his workload (nearly as many overs as broad in one test less)
Yeah thought that happened 2nd innings at old Trafford
I find this overbowled claim nonsense mind, Aussie media not complaining Cummins is over bowled
Fair point
sonson
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I mean at this point not giving him too much to do is probably wise. Long series and hes bowled a lot of it, dont want him getting Injured.
Hes actually increased his MPH since first test. But hes more experienced as well. I think stamina is a big part of it. Reasonable to assume his body is more conditioned for it.
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safcpelaw
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I’m watching on one them I pad minis so couldn’t see it 100% fair one
Just think root lets things drift at times
sonson
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Oh no question. One of the less positive things for me is that the switch from loss to series draw seems to have dampened the chat about his suitability as captain because hes poor, especially when it comes to fielding and bowling. He doesn't seem to understand momentum and preservation for his bowlers in particular
rentaghost
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Ok then. In the last English summer Woakes played took his wickets against Pakistan and India at 19 a piece. He then has a ten wicket match against Ireland at 8.50 a piece and then takes 4 for 106 in the first test at Edgbaston. Can you explain your thought process when you were going to drop him going into the Lords test?
Yeah I already have, he was way down on pace, 2nd innings at edgbaston looked totally ordinary
He’s just played a World Cup and it took it out of him, Curran hasn’t, he looks fresh as out. The team needed that energy sooner we let things drift in the series
I was at the Ireland game and it’s of no relevance, rushy would have had a tenfer
He’s taking wickets at over 30s like it’s how he’s performed all series, he looks knackered to me.
I don’t dislike him I just think we should have made change sooner, the narrative of the series was obvious early on
Woakes barely bowled 2nd innings at lords for a reason marra
Bowling well here mind
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Right haway Jofra lad
Stick it right up that gobby twat
Stick it right up that gobby twat
safcpelaw
Central Defender
Full on little man syndrome wade.
Mr Redknapp
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This game will end very quickly after this partnership
Far Tibetan Mountain
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Typical if the the rest Aussis remember how to bat after Smith goes relatively cheaply.
Hopefully they want to see the sights of london tomorrow and this will be the last days play...
Sharpshooter
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Its still a really good pitch, nothing happening. No reason for them not to see the day out, unless they want to of course.
Just need the 1 wicket here
Comeback_Kenwyne
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I think the lesson of this series is that we should give a few county batsman a try. Other than Stokes, Denly and Burns have been our best batsmen. So let's give the likes of Pope and Sibley a go too, see how they do. If we have Stokes, Buttler and Ali in there, there is still enough power hitters to go on the attack - and if they are combined with Anderson, Broad and Archer then we should also be able to take 20 wickets.
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