The Cricket Thread 2016

[PaulWinch again]

That's a pretty poor effort from Buttler.

[tomd2103]

The ease with which our tail has been blown away at times over the past couple of years is a bit of a concern. 

[PaulWinch again]

Terrible lower order effort this. Since Broad was hit in the face he has become a number 11. Our lower order collapses are happening with alarming regularity now.

[taylorsworkrate]

I can't help but think this has been inevitable today. It was a ridiculous decision to send in a night watchman last night, when there was never any intention of him facing a ball. Got what we deserved really.

[PaulWinch again]

I think Jordan is a better option than Broad now that Broad's batting has completely gone. His bowling looks well below where it needs to be.

[hipkiss92]

But that's just it it's not batting alone, he's an all rounder. His spin is very good and was unfairly derided at the start of last summer.

Fair point Paul and his bowling was probably the highlight of last summer for me.  I really hope he can build on it and become an established bowler at international level.  Hopefully both will continue to develop and we'll have the nice headache of trying to fit Stokes and Moeen in the batting line up.   

Add Woakes in as well, you could be looking at a lower middle order of Ali,Stokes, Buttler, Woakes, Jordan.

[Villan For Life]

Abject performance with the bat today. We looked clueless and only the last wicket stand between Jordan and Anderson prevented all of the hard work on day one of Bell, Root and Stokes being undone.

There are a few passengers in this side and they need to start contributing soon. Yes I mean you Cook and you Broad.

[paul_e]

Abject performance with the bat today. We looked clueless and only the last wicket stand between Jordan and Anderson prevented all of the hard work on day one of Bell, Root and Stokes being undone.

There are a few passengers in this side and they need to start contributing soon. Yes I mean you Cook and you Broad.

To be fair that's a great delivery from Broad to get Samuels.  His batting has gone completely but if he can get wickets I'll forgive that.  Unlucky  to not get a 2nd there as well.

[paul_e]

Brilliant catch by Jordan.

[PaulWinch again]

Jordan's slip fielding is outstanding.

[paul_e]

Jimmy bowled a couple of absolute pearlers to Chanderpaul a couple of overs back but since those he's been poor, too straight or too wide, I think he's trying a bit too hard because he got no reward from the first 2.

[PaulWinch again]

I agree with Vaughan Stokes is much better when he bowls short, sharp spells of pace. They're trying to make him too 'English' and bowl line and length. It's all too similar.

[paul_e]

Stupid mistake to get his wicket chalked off though.  If I'm honest I'm not sure what to think of his bowling, he can be very aggressive but I don't think he's quick enough to be the type of bowler you're suggesting.

[PaulWinch again]

It's what he tends to do at Durham very successfully and I think he bowls a 'heavy' ball. In a short spell he can be up at around 88 mph, which is quick enough if you bowl aggressively.

[tomd2103]

Stupid mistake to get his wicket chalked off though.  If I'm honest I'm not sure what to think of his bowling, he can be very aggressive but I don't think he's quick enough to be the type of bowler you're suggesting.

If he can sustain form with the bat, he can be the fourth seamer and maybe perform the sort of role Kallis used to do for South Africa.