The Cricket Thread 2013

[richl]

The 2nd or 3rd best aussie bat has been ruled out according to the beeb

Australia fast bowler James Pattinson will miss the rest of the Ashes series against England after suffering a stress fracture of the lower back.
The 23-year-old complained of soreness in his hip and back at the end of the second Test at Lord's.
Cricket Australia confirmed Pattinson would miss the rest of the tour after a scan revealed the extent of the injury.
"Unfortunately he will not take any further part in this Test series," said Australia team doctor Peter Brukner.
"Scans have identified an early stage low back stress fracture.
"He will commence a rehabilitation programme with the aim to have him back for the Australian summer."
The Ashes
1st Test: England won by 14 runs, Trent Bridge

2nd Test: England won by 347 runs, Lord's

3rd Test: 1-5 August, Old Trafford

4th Test: 9-13 August Chester-le-Street

5th Test: 21-25 August, The Oval

The tourists say they have no immediate plans to call up a replacement for Pattinson, which could mean a recall for Mitchell Starc.
Starc was left out of the side which was thrashed by 347 runs by England at Lord's on Sunday.
James Faulkner and Jackson Bird are also available as back-up to frontline seamers Peter Siddle and Ryan Harris.
Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Coulter-Nile and Chadd Sayers are among those who could potentially be called up from the Australia A squad currently playing in South Africa.
Cricket Australia general manager Pat Howard said: "While we are obviously disappointed for James, the selectors have five bowlers fit and ready to perform in England, providing them with many options.
"It is also important to note that several players have been performing for Australia A and are available to be called up at any stage if the national selection panel [requires] them."
Pattinson took seven wickets in the two Tests at a cost of 307 runs, and almost helped Australia pull off an unlikely Trent Bridge victory with a gritty 25 not out in a thrilling climax to the first Test.

[Steve R]

If we pick an extra spinner it may be worth taking a look at Kerrigan. I doubt we'll go that route though.

It's hard to see Bairstow being given the bums rush, especially if Pietersen doesn't play.

[paul_e]

To add another reason why Bresnan can't be dropped, his current bowling average vs Australia is 18.2 - only 3 matches and 15 wickets but the evidence so far suggests that they really don't like playing against him.

[JD]

Bresnan has earned his place for the next game. His partnership with Root after England were 30-3 was the crucial partnership that broke the Aussies. He did very well.

[PaulWinch again]

Looking at Taylor's stats this year, I think he should definitely be in the side.

[PaulWinch again]

Fucking hell I'm glad Dominic Cork is not a selector, he'd replace KP with Samit Patel. Forget that.

[UK Redsox]

Cricket ............. Straight Outta Compton*

http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/9499935/grantland-channel-compton-cricket-club


[* I believe that that particular area of Los Angeles was in fact named after Denis Compton**]

[** or maybe not]

[PaulWinch again]

James Taylor playing for Sussex against the Aussies, suggests he's the one in the selectors minds.

[PGW]

A few days ago i suppose i slagged off David Warner for not scoring any runs against a Combined Zimbabwe team but today he has scored 193 for Australia A v South Africa A so maybe he will be back in for third test!!!

[JD]

I hope so PGW and lets hope he is out for a pair as well. I can't stand him.

[Whiney MacWhineface]

Bowled neck and crop by Root would do nicely.

[Dave Cooper please]

James Taylor or Gary Ballance would be the two I'd consider for Pietersen.
They'll probably bring Bopara back though.

[curiousorange]

They should bring in Taylor. I don't know if he'll fit the bill, but a relative unknown would put the wind up the Aussies and let's face it, Bopara would let the pressure get to him. They bought in Trott in '09 and he was a revelation. I'd go with new blood.

[PaulWinch again]

I think they'll bring Taylor in, he was mentioned by Gooch and is specifically playing for Sussex against Australia. He should be in too, I actually prefer him to Bairstow. I think they're both really good young players, but Taylor's technique is better.

[Chris Jameson]

Bowled neck and crop by Root would do nicely.

That would be superb!

Ryan Sidebottom is scoring a few runs this year, worth a shout for the number 6 slot.*






*He's our number 11, we need him, it's a joke okay?