The Cricket Thread 2013

[Chris Jameson]

They'll give Bairstow a chance and let hi play the series. However,he'sout of his depth. Just like every yorkshireman ever.

Racist.

[PaulWinch again]

KP accused of using silicon tape to hide edge detection, he's not very happy.

[fredm]

I have read that "they" are wondering whether anything put on the bat (by manufacturers etc) might cause it not to show up on hot spot.

[taylorsworkrate]

Is it wrong that Monty Panesar pissing on some bouncers makes me like him more?

[PaulWinch again]

I reckon it's bollocks and hot spot just isn't good enough.

[Dante Lavelli]

Is it wrong that Monty Panesar pissing on some bouncers makes me like him more?

I wouldn't get too attached, I've heard some pretty weird rumours about him.

[PaulWinch again]

Carberry 100 in 20/20.

[Chris Jameson]

Is it wrong that Monty Panesar pissing on some bouncers makes me like him more?

Makes me think he should be a footballer instead.

[aj2k77]

Anyone else think England would be stronger with Compton opening and Root at 6?

[PaulWinch again]

Anyone else think England would be stronger with Compton opening and Root at 6?

I don't particularly rate Compton, if someone deserves a go it's Carberry. I know he's older but his form is excellent.

[paul_e]

regarding Compton and Root, as far as I'm concerned they've got similar strengths and weaknesses and fairly comparable records so it comes down to long term thinking, in which case I think Root could be an england opener for 10-12 years, Compton doesn't offer that so I'd rather let Root have this ashes and the return trip and then see where he is.

6 is the problem position, we have lots of players with promise but none of them have really pushed on.  Bairstow has the potential to be very good but isn't mentally prepared, Bopara and Morgan have technical flaws, moving Broad or Bres doesn't work because the top order isn't firing.  I think Taylor is the obvious choice but there are clear question marks over his fielding which is holding him back.  I also think there's a chance he might come in for Prior if the latter doesn't get some form with the bat, he's had a woeful series, he's the one I'm most disappointed with of the entire batting line up.

[PaulWinch again]

I think Taylor deserves a shot at number 6, his fielding isn't that bad. It can also be developed with good coaching.

[PaulWinch again]

I'm not writing off Bairstow by the way, but I think Taylor has earnt a chance.

[paul_e]

I think Taylor deserves a shot at number 6, his fielding isn't that bad. It can also be developed with good coaching.

I agree, I'm just convinced that's the reason he hasn't had more game time as he looked fine when he did get some game time and has improved since.  I think he could turn into a nice collingwood style middle order 'nurdler', which we have really missed.  The other worry is that a top 6 of cook, root, trott, KP, bell and Taylor would be heavily reliant on KP to aggressive, all of the others are more defensive and we could become a bit  one paced, I'm convinced that's why Bairstow is being retained.

[PaulWinch again]

Quite possibly and the fact that in general we don't like discarding batsmen without opportunity nowawdays. Although I suppose Compton got the boot pretty quick.

I'm concerned if Jackson Bird plays against us at Durham I reckon he could be very dangerous.