England 2012 Cricket Thread

[PaulWinch again]

I don't know what it is, but I just don't really rate Hales. I know he got that 99, but there's just something about him that I can't put my finger on.

[olaftab]

Well it seems unlikely that there will be any compromise based on that. However I still think that Anderson and Swann shouldn't have been involved with this.

I don't see how Kevin or anyone else can form an opinion that Anderson and Swann were involved. It appears that KP is determined to drag as many people as can into this so he can muddy the waters enough to save himself. He is really clutching at straws. If truth is on his side why doesn't he take the initiative and convene a meeting between himself and the other two, a private get together, that can lead to an agreed outcome rather than asking for investigations and enquiries.

[olaftab]

Its beyond me how Bopara gets a game ahead of Luke Wright

It's behind me as to Bopara is an international cricketer and playing  for a top world ranking team!

[PaulWinch again]

On an aside great to see Yuvraj back playing.

[olaftab]

Yes great recovery for Yuvraj. Lets hope he continues to get fitter and stronger.
At Edgbaston tomorrow for the Twenty/20. Hoping for a dry night.

[paul_e]

Its beyond me how Bopara gets a game ahead of Luke Wright

It's behind me as to Bopara is an international cricketer and playing  for a top world ranking team!

The problem is he's great at county level, he's ramprakash/hick all over again, too talented for county cricket, not mentally strong enough for international cricket.  I think this summer should be the last chance though, he's had enough time and chances now and has never progressed from a guy who looks amazed to be out there.

The biggest problem with him is, no matter how well he's playing or what score is on the board he's always 1 shot away from a rank lob to a fielder that a club player would be upset with, the worse the delivery the higher the chance as well.

[PaulWinch again]

Christ that's the widest wide I've ever seen!

[PaulWinch again]

Two lovely shots from Kies.

[PaulWinch again]

I don't rate Luke Wright, I never really have.

[bertlambshank]

I don't rate Luke Wright, I never really have.

Same here.

[hipkiss92]

I don't rate Luke Wright, I never really have.

If it's a choice between him and Bopara though...

[bertlambshank]

Too many glory shots again.

[PaulWinch again]

It always amazes me that people want Kies out of the side, he's regularly our best batsmen in Twenty20.

[PaulWinch again]

Great from Kies and Buttler.

[bertlambshank]

Great over so far.