The International Cricket Thread

[PaulWinch again]

I’m not sure it’s a big concern, still time before next major tournament and Buttler was in outstanding form recently, albeit in Twenty20.

[paul_e]

I’m not sure it’s a big concern, still time before next major tournament and Buttler was in outstanding form recently, albeit in Twenty20.

With Buttler it's because it coincides with him getting the captaincy, I hope that's a coincidence. With Roy it's just another sign that he's a cold starter after a break, which needs managing.

[manic-road]

Not a concern with Roy and Buttler, both high quality players out early recently in a format that is high risk limited over batting.

[dcdavecollett]

When players are picked despite being seriously out of form it doesn't send the right message to lads like Salt who are waiting for a chance.

[Woofles The Wonder Dog]

I’m having a bit of a struggle with both England teams. I keep thinking that we’re fucked, only for them to keep confounding me.

Long may it be so.

[PaulWinch again]

Root and Bairstow’s form from Test to ODI is quite the contrast.

[PaulWinch again]

Scott Read - never heard of him but his bleating about Lancashire on TMS is irritating.

[paul_e]

Lots of short and straight deliveries by India here, suggests there's a bit of car park bounce but maybe not much lateral movement.

This is better from Buttler, has been a really sensible captains innings so far.

[PaulWinch again]

Yeah he needs someone to stay with him though.

[PaulWinch again]

And there he goes. Our batting has been pretty ropey in this series. The bowlers need to get us up to 250 plus.

[PaulWinch again]

Pleased Topley is getting his rewards - a fine player who’s had horrible luck with injuries.

[PaulWinch again]

No panic, but it’s a ropey old start to the Buttler reign. Basically only positives are Topley, Gleeson, and Jordan’s revival.

[Villan For Life]

Stokes is retiring from 50 over international cricket after tomorrow’s game against the Saffers.

[PaulWinch again]

Interesting choice, but probably makes sense. He’s reached the pinnacle in that format and basically was the central figure in the World Cup final. Strange timing one game into a series.

[UK Redsox]

Interesting choice, but probably makes sense. He’s reached the pinnacle in that format and basically was the central figure in the World Cup final. Strange timing one game into a series.

The game is at Durham.

Any other venue and I expect he'd have just dropped out completely