jaggyness Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 We reading much into the line ups in the ashes warm up matches? Anderson has been rested and the t20 world cup players are still quarantining but looks like Foakes is still the second choice wk after Buttler despite never really doing it in any of his previous opportunities. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard doonhamer Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 7 hours ago, jaggyness said: We reading much into the line ups in the ashes warm up matches? Anderson has been rested and the t20 world cup players are still quarantining but looks like Foakes is still the second choice wk after Buttler despite never really doing it in any of his previous opportunities. Foakes should be first choice with the gloves, he’s by far the best gloveman England have. As it is, he’s third choice behind Buttler and Bairstow. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggyness Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 Foakes should be first choice with the gloves, he’s by far the best gloveman England have. As it is, he’s third choice behind Buttler and Bairstow. I'm inclined to agree with you. But, at test level anyway, he's appalling with the bat 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard doonhamer Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 16 minutes ago, jaggyness said: 21 minutes ago, die hard doonhamer said: Foakes should be first choice with the gloves, he’s by far the best gloveman England have. As it is, he’s third choice behind Buttler and Bairstow. I'm inclined to agree with you. But, at test level anyway, he's appalling with the bat I think that’s an exaggeration. He averages 31.54 in test cricket, which is very similar to Buttler (33.33) and Bairstow (33.70). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggyness Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 I think that’s an exaggeration. He averages 31.54 in test cricket, which is very similar to Buttler (33.33) and Bairstow (33.70).Yeah I went ott on that tbf. But, he scored a century on debut against a fairly weak sri Lanka side which, if you remove from the equation he averages 25, which is further helped by 3no innings. For comparison and fairness, that is still higher than Buttler averages against Australia (20.5) and only slightly less than Bairstow against Australia (26.96). In fact, on further reading Foakes best innings against a team that wasn't Sri Lanka is 42* and averages 14.77 against sides that aren't Sri Lanka. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 England's preparations a bit shambolic so far, though tbf you can't predict the weather.The warm up match against the Lions squad was abandoned after only 29 overs were played over 2 days.They only have one more warm up planned before the first test. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eednud Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 (edited) Not a surprise that Tim Paine is temporarily stepping aside from all forms of cricket and Pat Cummins appointed captain for The Ashes. Steve Smith is Cummins’ deputy. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-11-26/pat-cummins-named-as-new-australian-mens-test-cricket-captain/100653122 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-11-26/tim-paine-takes-leave-of-absence-from-cricket-sexting-scandal/100652724 Edited November 26, 2021 by Eednud 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Maturin Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 A good day for the kiwis in India. Skittled the hosts out for 345 and 93 without loss so far Tim Southee bowled superbly. Spare a thought for the 37 year old spinner the kiwis brought in for this game. No wickets. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Maturin Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Hilarious scenes in India as the bully boys of world cricket are forced off with bad light with NZ 9 wickets down resulting in a draw. Marvellous. In other news the tremendously exciting to watch Pakistan are heading for victory in Bangladesh. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 First day of England's final warm up was washed out.Looks like the final test will be moved from Perth after the state governor confirmed three would be no relaxation of quarantine rules 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuctifano Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 On 19/11/2021 at 16:09, Fuctifano said: I wonder if the powers that be want Carey in the team and couldn't drop Paine for cricketing reasons while he was captain, so decided to dig up some skeletons. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ro Sham Bo Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 New Zealand spinner Ajaz has just taken 10 wickets in Indian's first innings. Only the 3rd player in test history to do so apparently. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Maturin Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 33 year old spinner Ajaz Patel who hasn't had a particularly stellar career has just taken all ten Indian wickets in the first innings. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eednud Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 4 minutes ago, Ro Sham Bo said: New Zealand spinner Ajaz has just taken 10 wickets in Indian's first innings. Only the 3rd player in test history to do so apparently 3 minutes ago, Tynie Wickfield said: 33 year old spinner Ajaz Patel who hasn't had a particularly stellar career has just taken all ten Indian wickets in the first innings. Just overtook one RJ Hadlee’s 9/52 v Australia at the Gabba in Nov 85. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eednud Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 On 30/11/2021 at 17:53, peasy23 said: First day of England's final warm up was washed out. Looks like the final test will be moved from Perth after the state governor confirmed three would be no relaxation of quarantine rules It should not go to the MCG. Hobart should get it but CA need money and Desperate (Chairman) Dan need to look good so he’ll offer some inducement to ensure 2 drawn games in Melbourne. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moomintroll Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Kiwis in some bother at 17-3, Mo Siraj on a hat trick. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 New Zealand all out for 62. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 The Kiwis got an unlikely draw in the previous Test, it will take divine intervention for them to get anything out of this one. 400 behind at the close with 5 wickets in hand and two days left. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Maturin Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 A trip to HQ 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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