The International Cricket Thread

[PaulWinch again]

The other oddity is if Jacks was a genuine plan for the Ashes why hasn’t he played in three years? Again not necessarily against it, and adapting and flexibility can be a good trait. But goes a bit against the whole building a team for the Ashes narrative.

[paul_e]

Feels like a kick in the balls for Bethell though, carted around all summer to carry drinks and then gets overlooked.

[PaulWinch again]

Yeah I guess they’re looking for more than just part time spin, which Jacks is better than.

[LeeB]

Feels like a kick in the balls for Bethell though, carted around all summer to carry drinks and then gets overlooked.

Bethell's problem is the man he's there to replace was the only batsman that did his job.

[tomd2103]

Just seen the very sad news of Robin Smith's death.  RIP The Judge - that square cut shot will live long in the memory.

[aj2k77]

Jacks wont bowl many overs, he will get smashed to pieces over there. Poor choice imo.