The International Cricket Thread

[PaulWinch again]

To honest Broad going means it’s probably helpful if Jimmy hangs on. He bowled better this game, so be interesting to see how he goes tomorrow.

[tomd2103]

To honest Broad going means it’s probably helpful if Jimmy hangs on. He bowled better this game, so be interesting to see how he goes tomorrow.

Robinson is the obvious like for like replacement for Broad (if he can stay fit).  Woakes could potentially open in place of Anderson (again if he can stay fit).

[PaulWinch again]

Yep no an automatic starter but his quality and experience will be useful in the squad.

[taylorsworkrate]

A bowling attack of Wood, Archer, Woakes and Tongue would be great to watch. Sadly the fitness of the 1st 2 is what will hold that idea back

[tomd2103]

A bowling attack of Wood, Archer, Woakes and Tongue would be great to watch. Sadly the fitness of the 1st 2 is what will hold that idea back

Yeah the composition of the side going forward will be interesting.  I wonder if Stokes at 3 might be a glimpse of the future if he can't bowl anymore.  Would probably mean Bairstow going to six and then five bowling options.

It will be interesting to see if they can persuade Moeen Ali to stay on, particularly for the series in India.  He just balances the side so well and could bat 7 in the above line up, with Leach also being able to fit in along with 3 seamers.

Anyway, getting a bit ahead of myself there.  We've still got two days at the Oval left.

[Meanwood Villa]

Jimmy needs to do the same as Broad.  We need to get Archer fit and move forward.  They have been absolutely brilliant for us, for many years and earn their status of legend.  Hopefully, we win this test to go out on a high.

Archer is never going to play another test. We need to stop thinking he will.

[Meanwood Villa]

Completely agree on Broad though, what a tremendous career. A true England legend. Hopefully one last story to write tomorrow.

[Ads]

With Broady going, Anderson likely not far behind, it will he interesting to see whose still there for Australia in 2025.

Khawaja, Warner and Lyon will be done. Smith will be 37 and potentially gone too. Mitch Starc at 36 potentially gone. Hazelwood 35- maybe gone too.

Certainly the last Ashes in England for that lot and Cummins.

[olaftab]

I heard Toolstation and Screwfix are after Smith to work in one of their stores as an abrasives expert.

[olaftab]

There is not much point in England batting on and wasting precise time. Weather forecast shows the whole day could be wiped out post lunch and it’s not much better tomorrow.

[Villan For Life]

Nice touch from the Aussies with the guard of honour.

[Behind Bluenose Lines]

That's it for Broad batting: liked it that he hit a six!

[PaulWinch again]

384 to win. Come on England let’s have these.

[Villan For Life]

Well that wasted 20 minutes when time could be vital given the mixed weather forecast.

[PaulWinch again]

If the Met Office are right there should be plenty of time.