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The Ashes 2015
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dannybcity
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Fair play to Ian Bell, he batted well especially considering the stick he was getting last week.
supercity88
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Who would we try out instead? The lack of potential England openers is frightening. Lyth almost has it by default imo.
I agree that there's no standout replacement... I don't think you need to look too closely at form though, for me opening in an Ashes is about mentality. Lyth has tried to be play his natural game and got out cheaply, he's tried to be more conservative and done the same. He's doubting himself and is suffering. He hasn't shown the bottle to cope at test level.
I would start off by writing a letter to a Mr. Trescothick and asking if he fancied one final hoorah! Realistically though - Trent Bridge is the home ground of a certain Alex Hales. His form isn't great with a decent knock amongst several single figure scores but I think he has the mentality to succeed as an opener in test cricket. He's been good at the shorter format and he knows the standard he'll be up again and I think he has the required aggression and mentality to open the batting. Only one way to find out but now is the time to do it.
Bottom line, with no Jimmy we'll need runs and I'd be sticking with the side as is. I feel a bit sorry for Ballance as he's got a good average but Bairstow deserved the call and hopefully responds in the next test. I'd replace Jimmy with Wood as he deserves to come back in if fit. Cook, Hales, Bell, Root, Bairstow, Stokes, Buttler, Ali, Broad, Wood, Finn
It's too early to promote Root to opener. He's scoring well down the order so keep him there. I would look to test him as an opener soon though, then you have the likes of James Taylor and Gary Ballance potentially coming into that middle order (keeping Bell and Bairstow in there too). Good options for England down the order... I'd try Hales next up.
Well done to England on an excellent win. Also, credit must go to Bayliss and Farbrace; they seem to have engendered a great spirit in the dressing room. But they'll have to be prepared for the inevitable Aussie backlash next week at Trent Bridge; it will come.
Jim I refer to my posts any sign of the Gorillas?
jimharri
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Eh? You've lost me.Jim I refer to my posts any sign of the Gorillas?
Eh? You've lost me.
The last time they had a ashes test match there, a lad dressed in a banana outfit legged it across the pitch while the players were warming up. He was chased by group of lads, around 20, who were all in full gorilla outfits.
jimharri
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Right. Got you.The last time they had a ashes test match there, a lad dressed in a banana outfit legged it across the pitch while the players were warming up. He was chased by group of lads, around 20, who were all in full gorilla outfits.
I agree that there's no standout replacement... I don't think you need to look too closely at form though, for me opening in an Ashes is about mentality. Lyth has tried to be play his natural game and got out cheaply, he's tried to be more conservative and done the same. He's doubting himself and is suffering. He hasn't shown the bottle to cope at test level.
I would start off by writing a letter to a Mr. Trescothick and asking if he fancied one final hoorah! Realistically though - Trent Bridge is the home ground of a certain Alex Hales. His form isn't great with a decent knock amongst several single figure scores but I think he has the mentality to succeed as an opener in test cricket. He's been good at the shorter format and he knows the standard he'll be up again and I think he has the required aggression and mentality to open the batting. Only one way to find out but now is the time to do it.
Bottom line, with no Jimmy we'll need runs and I'd be sticking with the side as is. I feel a bit sorry for Ballance as he's got a good average but Bairstow deserved the call and hopefully responds in the next test. I'd replace Jimmy with Wood as he deserves to come back in if fit. Cook, Hales, Bell, Root, Bairstow, Stokes, Buttler, Ali, Broad, Wood, Finn
It's too early to promote Root to opener. He's scoring well down the order so keep him there. I would look to test him as an opener soon though, then you have the likes of James Taylor and Gary Ballance potentially coming into that middle order (keeping Bell and Bairstow in there too). Good options for England down the order... I'd try Hales next up.
We'd need another Boycott, the English type, not the french type.
You should chase your losses with a bet on Australia to win the series 3-2.
Fucking Aussies.
On the one occasion I want them to win they fuck it up.
Typical. And I really could have done with that £500.
Well there will have to be sacrifices in the chabal household.
No tea for the kids, no petrol in Mrs chabal's car and the Venezualan hooker I've got lined up ain't getting a tip, that's for sure.