The International Cricket Thread

[olaftab]

It takes a special king of incompetence to have two keepers in the team and still need a sub fielder to kept wicket😡

[PaulWinch again]

I know there is much to criticise but isn’t that down to injuries?

[manic-road]

Close of play 30-0, Englands best opening partnership score of the Ashes 

[PaulWinch again]

I’m pleased Leach got some wickets today. He’s been treated appallingly, so got that he showed he can bowl.

[olaftab]

I know there is much to criticise but isn’t that down to injuries?

Yes  but what about professional risk assessment during team selection to ensure you protect your assets. When Bairstow is selected  he should keep wicket and leave Buttler out and therefore making sure another specialist is not being risked in the field particularly as Buttler does not offer any significant batting advantage. 

[PaulWinch again]

Sounds like Billings is going to play next week.

[Monty]

Sounds like Billings is going to play next week.

Less a selection change and more a variation in the Aussie bowlers' diet.

[Steve67]

Do we fancy England to make it through the day?

[Lsvilla]

Do we fancy England to make it through the day?

Haha. Without rain I wouldn’t give us a prayer. Unfortunately. From the man who’s going to the T20’s in Barbados next week.

[Steve67]

Do we fancy England to make it through the day?

Haha. Without rain I wouldn’t give us a prayer. Unfortunately. From the man who’s going to the T20’s in Barbados next week.

Enjoy matey. 

[PaulWinch again]

I doubt it. Something in the pitch and numerous players injured. We’d struggle enough if it was flat and everyone was fit.

[PaulWinch again]

England’s third highest opening partnership in last 4 Ashes series - fucking hell.

[Gareth]

Hameed has to be done for now.

Without wishing to jinx Crawley hope he continues this attacking approach, looks so much better playing a few shots

[Lsvilla]

We can do this. Draw.

[olaftab]

Do we fancy England to make it through the day?

Yes and possibly win it. (ok I should not drink too much water)