The International Cricket Thread

[Risso]

I'd hope Anderson plays for Lancs in their championship game, if not or if he struggles then I don't see why you'd bring him back. Either way Bairstow and Robinson out for Foakes and Jimmy/Tongue is the only change i'd be making. I'd probably stick with Mo at 3 though, I know it didn't work but I think the balance of the middle order looks better with him there.

I guess the conditions might suit him, and with Wood as the main danger man now, you wouldn't need to over bowl Anderson like we possibly have. I'd bring Tongue back in place of Robinson though. Wood, Woakes, Broad and Tongue plus Mo is a great looking bowling unit. Foakes in for Bairstow, obvs.

[olaftab]

I can not see any justification for Bairstow staying in the team.
I have more than a sneaking suspicion he will though.

I don't think even the barmy army members wives will save him this time.
He was given a chance in this match to maybe react to his stumping and stick it up them but he failed miserably with both jobs.

[Villan For Life]

You could see the difference that Wood’s pace made. I’d have Tongue in for Robinson so we can unleash them in tandem. Foakes has to play but I suspect he’s not going to dislodge Bairstow.

The main difference between the two sides is the fielding, they are better than us in the field. If we were better at it we’d have just regained the Ashes. There isn’t much between the two sides otherwise.

[Risso]

You could see the difference that Wood’s pace made. I’d have Tongue in for Robinson so we can unleash them in tandem. Foakes has to play but I suspect he’s not going to dislodge Bairstow.

The main difference between the two sides is the fielding, they are better than us in the field. If we were better at it we’d have just regained the Ashes. There isn’t much between the two sides otherwise.

I'd say until this test the bowling as well, although not as big a difference as the fielding

[Villan For Life]

You could see the difference that Wood’s pace made. I’d have Tongue in for Robinson so we can unleash them in tandem. Foakes has to play but I suspect he’s not going to dislodge Bairstow.

The main difference between the two sides is the fielding, they are better than us in the field. If we were better at it we’d have just regained the Ashes. There isn’t much between the two sides otherwise.

I'd say until this test the bowling as well, although not as big a difference as the fielding

Their attack is better than ours but not by much. We’ve comfortably bowled them out across six innings apart from the last hour on day five at Edgbaston we have matched them.

[Gareth]

You could see the difference that Wood’s pace made. I’d have Tongue in for Robinson so we can unleash them in tandem. Foakes has to play but I suspect he’s not going to dislodge Bairstow.

The main difference between the two sides is the fielding, they are better than us in the field. If we were better at it we’d have just regained the Ashes. There isn’t much between the two sides otherwise.

I'd say until this test the bowling as well, although not as big a difference as the fielding

Their attack is better than ours but not by much. We’ve comfortably bowled them out across six innings apart from the last hour on day five at Edgbaston we have matched them.

Without Lyon I think we have the better pot of bowlers….it’s the catching and batting that needs to come up to the standard of the bowling….

[PaulWinch again]

Broad definitely should be playing.

[PaulWinch again]

If Robinson is fit I wouldn’t rule him out. He’d be excellent at Old Trafford.

[ADVILLAFAN]

Anderson has looked like father time has caught up with him this series. I wouldn't pick him.

Definitely get Foakes in for Bairstow. The latter see.s to have no confidence.

We could use a spinner.

[PaulWinch again]

Moeen bowled well in this game.

[KevinGage]

The main difference between the two sides is the fielding, they are better than us in the field. If we were better at it we’d have just regained the Ashes. There isn’t much between the two sides otherwise.

It's odd as well, considering McCullum's limited overs success and the makeup of this side - which is effectively a ODI side that plays a bit of Test cricket now and again.

They should be razor sharp in the field.

[Monty]

Bairstow will always get 2 or 3 more chances than anyone else. Which is all on the off-chance that he'll do That Thing and it'll all be worth it. Which is possibly justifiable - just must be incredibly annoying if you're Ben Foakes!

[Risso]

Bairstow will always get 2 or 3 more chances than anyone else. Which is all on the off-chance that he'll do That Thing and it'll all be worth it. Which is possibly justifiable - just must be incredibly annoying if you're Ben Foakes!

He's surely used up his 9 lives now though? I mean, he's still a good player, but he needs to not be keeping wicket, and he also very much needs to lose a few pounds. It's not darts mate.

[Monty]

Bairstow will always get 2 or 3 more chances than anyone else. Which is all on the off-chance that he'll do That Thing and it'll all be worth it. Which is possibly justifiable - just must be incredibly annoying if you're Ben Foakes!

He's surely used up his 9 lives now though? I mean, he's still a good player, but he needs to not be keeping wicket, and he also very much needs to lose a few pounds. It's not darts mate.

You'd think that would be step one. A decent fudge to help him 'concentrate on his batting' etc. The conundrum is, who do you drop for Foakes? I suppose Crawley, but I don't think they're about to do that.

[Beard82]

Bairstow will always get 2 or 3 more chances than anyone else. Which is all on the off-chance that he'll do That Thing and it'll all be worth it. Which is possibly justifiable - just must be incredibly annoying if you're Ben Foakes!

He's surely used up his 9 lives now though? I mean, he's still a good player, but he needs to not be keeping wicket, and he also very much needs to lose a few pounds. It's not darts mate.

You'd think that would be step one. A decent fudge to help him 'concentrate on his batting' etc. The conundrum is, who do you drop for Foakes? I suppose Crawley, but I don't think they're about to do that.

Cant see it happening, only way I see it is if they leave a bowler out, maybe don't bring Anderson back in, or rest Broad - but still don't see it.