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FIRST ASHES TEST: Edgbaston
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The Snowman
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root is the obvious opener in the cook role but he wont do it
smoker
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I think its outrageous to say 'no more chances' considering this is his literally his first proper test match
I agree no more chances opening the batting as he isn't an opener and it was a crazy decision to pick him as one. It was sheer desperation considering how the similar selections of Hales and Ali worked out.
Trev's obsession with Warner/Sehwag/Trescothick style openers is getting tiresome. We have some great hitters of the old ball in the middle order. We just need old fashioned blockers to take the shine off the ball for them.
The Breen Machine
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Moeen shouldn't even be in the team. I like Malan but he's not an opener either and has question marks about his ability to bat in the middle order.
How about Anderson?
rentaghost
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Dont agree with Moeen at all but I do like Malan. has something about him.
cooky
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I like Malan but think he would stuggle just as much with the moving ball as Roy would. For what its worth I agree Roy shouldnt be opening but think its very harsh to be on to drop him after a single innings.
The Snowman
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malan has opened for his county
cooky
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Agree he shouldnt be opening but that comment was made in reference to test cricket in general not opening.
Moeen is the top test wicket taker in the world in the last 12 months
The Breen Machine
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In limited overs cricket predominantly, and even then it's not a regular thing.
The Snowman
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didnt foakes get a very dogged century in india
The Breen Machine
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Still think on 2019 form he's lucky to be in the side, he shouldn't be batting any higher that's for sure.
Batting at 7 I think?
rentaghost
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Which would be OK if we had any that were good enough. Sibley is who you are describing but his 3 months of form after looking nowhere near good enough until then doesn't qualify him for an Ashes series IMO. Jennings could be an 'old fashioned blocker' that went well. Its no good slagging off selections opening the batting we have tried many options and given players plenty of games. If we havent got the players we havent got the players.
HeroHurley
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I'd give Denley a go opening, I did suggest this a couple of days ago on this forum actually. I'm still not convinced by Burns though, perhaps Denley and AN Other with Root at 3, Roy at 4, Buttler 5, Stokes 6, Bairstow 7. The only problem with that is who is the AN Other?
The Snowman
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what happened to stoneman and compton
smoker
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No need to drop him. Just play him 4 or 5 where he belongs, in this format.
The Breen Machine
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His ODI form was poor. But his bowling first class record this calendar year is good
The Snowman
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yeah no qualms with that just not opening
really? alex compton? why?Compton has retired
The Breen Machine
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Not sure about Alex Compton but Nick retired last year IIRC at the age of 36.
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