Suspect that England might have reservations about choosing bowlers with possible fitness issues, especially when there are already question marks over Stokes and Anderson. Tongue has only taken 11 wickets in his 4 Championship games this season, so that 5 for against Ireland at Lord’s sticks out a bit.He’s a lively seamer. He’ll be our quickest bowler on display but not as fast as Wood.
Unless he’s injured, I think it’s a bizarre decision to omit Wood. The series could be virtually over if the plan is to play him at Headingley.
Woakes is a strange exclusion too considering he has a fantastic record at Lord’s.
Surrey make the breakthrough with yet another fine catch. Lancashire will be looking for Salt to build on his fine form.
Yes, don’t like to see that. Hampshire were docked 2 points for that last season. Hard enough winning the Championship without throwing away points needlessly.Was great catch I thought it got over him! The over rate is so slow though
I'd have replaced Anderson alsoSuspect that England might have reservations about choosing bowlers with possible fitness issues, especially when there are already question marks over Stokes and Anderson. Tongue has only taken 11 wickets in his 4 Championship games this season, so that 5 for against Ireland at Lord’s sticks out a bit.
That would be a difficult call, particularly as he’s likely to retire at the end of the series. Not saying you’re wrong, just not sure the selectors would be that brave.I'd have replaced Anderson also
I predicted full pace at Lords given what we have in the spin department , I cant see them picking Rehan during the ashes unless the wicket truly suggests spin is king , at Lords root as spinner is fineGone for all pace. Not sure its a good idea
300 or a lead of the same?Need at least 300 to make a game of it - a long shot with this tail. Balders the only one likely to score runs left.