The Cricket Thread 2016

[DB]

Subject to fitness, I would select the same XI for the Oval test. I wouldn't risk Jimmy ahead of a busy winter and would also go all out for a win.

Consider what the Aussies would do if they were 3-1 up with a test to play. They'd be going all out for a victory to really ram home their superiority. We should do the same. They're there for the taking and we should look to do to them what they would do to us if they had the chance.

Totally agree, it's still an Ashes test match, send them packing 4-1. That said, I would drop Lyth and put Ali up there, bring in Rashid.

[Chris Jameson]

There is a great photo on Twitter of Billy Root's brother acting as twelfth man and taking the drinks on to reciprocate the actions of Billy at the Test at a local league match today.

[tomd2103]

Incidentally I think there's half a chance that if Lyth fails at the Oval our next opener with be Moeen.

Are you a journalist by any chance because there was one on the Talksport cricket show last night saying exactly that!!  He seemed to think that it is being seriously considered, but my concern would be that it would curb Ali's attacking instincts which have been so prominent in this series.  His partnerships with Broad at Edgbaston and Trent Bridge were crucial and I think being a bit further down the order has allowed him a bit of freedom.

Maybe have him opening in the ODI series with Hales and see how it goes.

[tomd2103]

Subject to fitness, I would select the same XI for the Oval test. I wouldn't risk Jimmy ahead of a busy winter and would also go all out for a win.

Consider what the Aussies would do if they were 3-1 up with a test to play. They'd be going all out for a victory to really ram home their superiority. We should do the same. They're there for the taking and we should look to do to them what they would do to us if they had the chance.

I agree that Jimmy shouldn't be risked.  I would really like to see how Rashid goes in test cricket though and I think that could be worked by resting Buttler (with Bairstow keeping wicket), moving Ali up to 7 and bring Rashid in at 8.   It would be a bit harsh to make changes though.

[PGW]

In the latest edition of Ashes cricket play has got underway at Kent in the Womens Test Match, Australia winning the toss
and batting.
Currently 8-0
Villan(i) 4
Bolton 4

[PaulWinch again]

Incidentally I think there's half a chance that if Lyth fails at the Oval our next opener with be Moeen.

Are you a journalist by any chance because there was one on the Talksport cricket show last night saying exactly that!!  He seemed to think that it is being seriously considered, but my concern would be that it would curb Ali's attacking instincts which have been so prominent in this series.  His partnerships with Broad at Edgbaston and Trent Bridge were crucial and I think being a bit further down the order has allowed him a bit of freedom.

Maybe have him opening in the ODI series with Hales and see how it goes.

Ha I wish I was a journalist. I can't think of many better jobs than being a cricket journalist.
On Ali I guess there is that element of risk, but I think it's worth a try with no obvious alternatives at the moment.

[PaulWinch again]

I don't think Jimmy should be considered for the next game, it's just not worth the risk.

[taylorsworkrate]

Incidentally I think there's half a chance that if Lyth fails at the Oval our next opener with be Moeen.

Are you a journalist by any chance because there was one on the Talksport cricket show last night saying exactly that!!  He seemed to think that it is being seriously considered, but my concern would be that it would curb Ali's attacking instincts which have been so prominent in this series.  His partnerships with Broad at Edgbaston and Trent Bridge were crucial and I think being a bit further down the order has allowed him a bit of freedom.

Maybe have him opening in the ODI series with Hales and see how it goes.

Ha I wish I was a journalist. I can't think of many better jobs than being a cricket journalist.
On Ali I guess there is that element of risk, but I think it's worth a try with no obvious alternatives at the moment.

I think they massively missed a trick by not picking Hales for the NZ series, when he was in outstanding form for Notts at the start of the season.

[cdbearsfan]

Lost the toss. Worried that means we've lost the game. I like D/L in the longer format but it's too heavily biased in favour of the team batting second in Twenty20.

[Dave Cooper please]

Won it easily. Woakes was superb.

[paul_e]

Won it easily. Woakes was superb.

Said largely the same on the other thread, brilliant batting from Woakes and Evans to set the target and then a lovely spell of bowling from Woakes (including a superb final over) to finish it off.  Man of the match by a long way for me and I still think he'll be important for England in a couple of years, in all formats.

[cdbearsfan]

Lost the toss. Worried that means we've lost the game. I like D/L in the longer format but it's too heavily biased in favour of the team batting second in Twenty20.

What the fuck do I know?

It didn't rain.

We won easily.

I posted in the general cricket thread instead of the Bears n' Pears Thread.

A hat-trick of fuckuppery but don't care.

YOOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUUUUUU BEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRSSS!!!!!!!!!

[PaulWinch again]

Jimmy isn't fit, so it'll be the same team for the Oval. I think that's good, we shouldn't be experimenting in the Ashes we should be looking to hammer them.

[OzVilla]

What a bunch of whinging pussies.

http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/the-ashes-2015-pitch-at-the-oval-for-fifth-test-draws-criticisms-from-frustrated-australians/story-fnia3gmj-1227490253295

[andrew08]

What a bunch of whinging pussies.

http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/the-ashes-2015-pitch-at-the-oval-for-fifth-test-draws-criticisms-from-frustrated-australians/story-fnia3gmj-1227490253295

Hi Oz,
I was in Noosa last month for a couple of weeks. Is that close to you?