[Cricket] India v England Test Series

[Eeyore]

I'd be inclined to focus on the 2nd Test. Use Jimmy, go 2-0 up, it doesn't matter if he can't play in the 3rd Test as we don't need to win that or the 4thTest to win the series.

The 3rd Test is our joker though.

Also, if England win three Tests they qualify for the TWC final. I'd really want Anderson and Broad together in the pink ball game..

 

[Is it PotG?]

Archer OUT!

Missing for the 2nd test.

 

[Eeyore]

Just done a little stat. Since turning 30, James Anderson has taken 343 Test wickets @ 23.46

 

[dazzer6666]

Archer OUT!

Missing for the 2nd test.

Might have been mentioned a bit earlier

 

[Is it PotG?]

Might have been mentioned a bit earlier

My news feed only said 34m ago.

I bow my head shame.

 

[knocky1]

Jimmy being rested. It’s more a job share with Broad than competing for the place.
Woakes or Stone undecided. I’d go for Woakes batting.
Moheen for Bess.
Foakes of course.


https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www....rson-rested-for-second-test-joe-root-confirms

 

[big nuts]

Jimmy being rested. It’s more a job share with Broad than competing for the place.
Woakes or Stone undecided. I’d go for Woakes batting.
Moheen for Bess.
Foakes of course.


https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www....rson-rested-for-second-test-joe-root-confirms

Interesting. A little harsh on Bess who has picked up wickets but is flattered a little by his wickets, based on his bowling.

I wonder if Ali’s selection is influenced by losing Buttler in the middle order and then wanting to pick Foakes at number 8.

I suppose it lessens the need for Woakes batting, so I’d expect Ball to play to offer the extra pace and balance the attack.

 

[knocky1]

Interesting. A little harsh on Bess who has picked up wickets but is flattered a little by his wickets, based on his bowling.

I wonder if Ali’s selection is influenced by losing Buttler in the middle order and then wanting to pick Foakes at number 8.

I suppose it lessens the need for Woakes batting, so I’d expect Ball to play to offer the extra pace and balance the attack.

I haven’t seen much of Woakes since his century in 2018 v India, so admit I’m historically biased. I think you mean Stone not Ball? Time to edit...

 

[big nuts]

I haven’t seen much of Woakes since his century in 2018 v India, so admit I’m historically biased. I think you mean Stone not Ball? Time to edit...

Yes Stone, not Ball. Woakes is a fantastic cricketer and massively underrated, I just think our attack might be a bit samey with Broad, Woakes and Stokes as a pace trio in India.

An out and out quick, strike bowler is the way I’d go.

But with England 1-0 up they know what they’re getting with Woakes and he’d also make the best number 9 in world cricket.

 

[knocky1]

Yes Stone, not Ball. Woakes is a fantastic cricketer and massively underrated, I just think our attack might be a bit samey with Broad, Woakes and Stokes as a pace trio in India.

An out and out quick, strike bowler is the way I’d go.

But with England 1-0 up they know what they’re getting with Woakes and he’d also make the best number 9 in world cricket.

You've swung me.
Stone has more attacking intent and adds variety to the attack, as you say. I'll be happy with Stone.

The Times of India are saying Washington Sundar may be replaced. Good we've swept ther bowlers into a spin. A fine young cricketer that we'll see more off. Also saying the new pitch is darker and more likely to spin earlier.

Hope Joe has a good toss in the morning.

 

[A1X]

The other thing to mention with Woakes is he's someone who can reverse-swing a ball, which Broad isn't as major a proponent of. Reverse was what made Jimmy so threatening in the 1st test.

 

[knocky1]

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com...2km-run-fitness-test/articleshow/80873046.cms
[MENTION=18183]big nuts[/MENTION] 8:30 for 2km run for Indian Batsman and 8:15 2K for bowlers is a tough target, particulary for the batsman. Mike Gatting wouldn't have had a chance.

 

[big nuts]

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com...2km-run-fitness-test/articleshow/80873046.cms
[MENTION=18183]big nuts[/MENTION] 8:30 for 2km run for Indian Batsman and 8:15 2K for bowlers is a tough target, particulary for the batsman. Mike Gatting wouldn't have had a chance.

A Gatting, John Emburey relay team would struggle to beat 12 minutes.

In Atherton’s autobiography he mentions that in his first test as England captain, Australia were about 200 and something for 1 and he walked in to find Emburey having a pint of bitter.

Botham once banned Gooch from running, as it was bad for morale!

 

[jakarta]

Always got time for a team featuring Foakes, Stokes and Woakes...

 

[Guinness Boy]

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com...2km-run-fitness-test/articleshow/80873046.cms
[MENTION=18183]big nuts[/MENTION] 8:30 for 2km run for Indian Batsman and 8:15 2K for bowlers is a tough target, particulary for the batsman. Mike Gatting wouldn't have had a chance.

A Gatting, John Emburey relay team would struggle to beat 12 minutes.

In Atherton’s autobiography he mentions that in his first test as England captain, Australia were about 200 and something for 1 and he walked in to find Emburey having a pint of bitter.

Botham once banned Gooch from running, as it was bad for morale!

Good job Rahkeem Cornwall isn't Indian.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Team Woakes.

Criminally under-rated and under-utilised all-round cricketer.

Not at all convinced by Stone, nor convinced that the Indian top order are at all concerned about facing quick bowling on these surfaces.

 

[jakarta]

Team Woakes.

Criminally under-rated and under-utilised all-round cricketer.

Not at all convinced by Stone, nor convinced that the Indian top order are at all concerned about facing quick bowling on these surfaces.

Woakes bowled absolute crap when I saw him at Horsham playing for Warwicks against Sussex a few years ago, couldn't believe he was contender for an England Cap.

Has obviously improved a bit. Not sure he will get many wickets in India but very consistent line and length means he probably won't go for many and as the Indians like making big scores quickly it will help the other bowlers.

 

[Eeyore]

Woakes bowled absolute crap when I saw him at Horsham playing for Warwicks against Sussex a few years ago, couldn't believe he was contender for an England Cap.

Has obviously improved a bit. Not sure he will get many wickets in India but very consistent line and length means he probably won't go for many and as the Indians like making big scores quickly it will help the other bowlers.

He struggled in India last time. But his position is the one weak link in that anyway. He might come good.

The feeling is that this pitch may turn from the start. So spinners are key.

It'll be a good toss to win.

 

[Eeyore]

Looks like Silverwood is going with my #319 team. We had a long chat last night. I'm trying to persuade him to go with Woakes over Stone. But worried I might get the blame if we lose though.

 

[Braggfan]

Team Woakes.

Criminally under-rated and under-utilised all-round cricketer.

Not at all convinced by Stone, nor convinced that the Indian top order are at all concerned about facing quick bowling on these surfaces.

I think Woakes is very skilfull. I also think he's probably a bit unlucky that he's had Anderson and Broad ahead of him for most of his career, as otherwise probably could have been our first choice bowler.