Agreed. If your talent pool is generally limited to private schools (with some very honorable exceptions), then you're stuffed before you start.
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[Cricket] Ashes 2021-22
- Thread starter jakarta
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Agreed. If your talent pool is generally limited to private schools (with some very honorable exceptions), then you're stuffed before you start.
Lenny Rider
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- Sep 15, 2010
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Apparently according to a former parent, Sussex actively encourage their talent pool at Under 11 level to attend a number of Public Schools within the county as the level of coaching and facilities are far superior to any private or state school locally.
Obviously unless a sports scholarship is forthcoming, something Mason Crane did when he left Thomas A Beckett Middle for Lancing College, that would require extensive funds, and you’ve got the primary reason why the selection pool is smaller than the Aussies.
Just out of interest of the 11 who failed at the MCG, how many didn’t attend public school?
Obviously unless a sports scholarship is forthcoming, something Mason Crane did when he left Thomas A Beckett Middle for Lancing College, that would require extensive funds, and you’ve got the primary reason why the selection pool is smaller than the Aussies.
Just out of interest of the 11 who failed at the MCG, how many didn’t attend public school?
- Apr 5, 2014
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Funnily enough I shouted that out too at one point during the game, when all other possible comebacks had been trashed by our performance on the pitch!
- Apr 5, 2014
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Ben Stokes, James Anderson and Mark Wood. Not sure about Bairstow.
There is an assumption that Aussies aren't privately educated, but it still runs at about 40%.
The highest numbers are for South Africa and India out of the 'big four'.
Ethelwulf
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Silverwood has been ruled out of the 4th test as a family member has tested positive for covid
vegster
Sanity Clause
- May 5, 2008
- 28,273
Chris Silverwood to isolate for 10 days and " miss " the Fourth Test.... 2 things, a, will this improve the England team performance ? and b, its rather handy for dodging those awkward questions when we get tanked.again....
England men's head coach Chris Silverwood will miss the fourth Ashes Test in Sydney after being forced to isolate for 10 days.
He must isolate after a family member as part of England's touring party in Australia tested positive for Covid-19.
The fourth Ashes Test starts in Sydney on Wednesday, 5 January 2022.
England have recorded seven positive cases - three support staff and four family members - since a PCR testing regime began on Monday 27 December.
Silverwood and his family will have to isolate in Melbourne where England suffered their latest defeat as they went 3-0 down on the way to losing the Ashes.
England will have a fourth round of PCR tests on Thursday before they, along with Australia, are scheduled to fly to Sydney on a chartered flight the following morning.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/59823055
Additionally, the England squad will be tested on the whereabouts off their off stump.
England men's head coach Chris Silverwood will miss the fourth Ashes Test in Sydney after being forced to isolate for 10 days.
He must isolate after a family member as part of England's touring party in Australia tested positive for Covid-19.
The fourth Ashes Test starts in Sydney on Wednesday, 5 January 2022.
England have recorded seven positive cases - three support staff and four family members - since a PCR testing regime began on Monday 27 December.
Silverwood and his family will have to isolate in Melbourne where England suffered their latest defeat as they went 3-0 down on the way to losing the Ashes.
England will have a fourth round of PCR tests on Thursday before they, along with Australia, are scheduled to fly to Sydney on a chartered flight the following morning.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/59823055
Additionally, the England squad will be tested on the whereabouts off their off stump.
LamieRobertson
Not awoke
Start delayed due to rain….forecast isn’t brilliant over the next few days…we might scrape a draw if four days get washed out.
Bangladesh on the verge of an ‘away’ win against NZ
Bangladesh on the verge of an ‘away’ win against NZ
- Oct 17, 2008
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Watched a bit of this here and there - damn sight more competitive than our matches. Some superb bowling from Bangladesh and pretty dire Test batting from NZ. But very competitive all the same.
Aussies win the toss and BAT.
LamieRobertson
Not awoke
Steve Finn
It's difficult having not seen the wicket live - us cricketers like to be at one with the wicket by touching it - but there is a significant covering of grass and watching the bowlers on similar pitches next to the square, the ball is zipping through. With the atmosphere around, bowl first is the logical option.
- Apr 5, 2014
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Crucial first couple of hours then. Broad and Anderson on a green tinge with a bit of cloud around.
I would have played Robinson over Wood. Such is life.
LamieRobertson
Not awoke
Acvord8ng to some reports I’ve read Robinson had a shoulder issue
Robinson is injured.
LamieRobertson
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…and Bangladesh win by eight wickets
maltaseagull
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Day 1 not over yet but already looking like only the weather can save us from another hammering.
Had we won the toss can anyone imagine England 111 for 1?
Had we won the toss can anyone imagine England 111 for 1?
Bold Seagull
strong and stable with me, or...
Broad gets Warner……who knew? 
Bold Seagull
strong and stable with me, or...
With our batting you fancy 200 is enough for Aus first innings (may have to bat again though…).
Pevenseagull
meh
- Jul 20, 2003
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Is this England's first 100 partnership of the series?