jaggyness Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 It's either going to be Woakes or Curran that will be asked to fit that role imo if Stokes is still unavailable by then.I wouldn't take Curran. I think he offers something different but at the pace he bowls he's no threat in Australia and he's only averaging 14.5 with the bat in tests this year, not enough for him to make the plane. Woakes and possibly Overton offer better options. The 4 strike bowlers if they're fit are very obviously Robinson, Wood, Broad and Anderson, with Anderson and Wood both unlikely to play every test. The big question is who/how many spinners do they take? Do they go left field and suddenly bring Rashid back in? Neither Bess nor Leach look particularly favoured. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard doonhamer Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 2 minutes ago, jaggyness said: 13 minutes ago, peasy23 said: It's either going to be Woakes or Curran that will be asked to fit that role imo if Stokes is still unavailable by then. I wouldn't take Curran. I think he offers something different but at the pace he bowls he's no threat in Australia and he's only averaging 14.5 with the bat in tests this year, not enough for him to make the plane. Woakes and possibly Overton offer better options. The 4 strike bowlers if they're fit are very obviously Robinson, Wood, Broad and Anderson, with Anderson and Wood both unlikely to play every test. The big question is who/how many spinners do they take? Do they go left field and suddenly bring Rashid back in? Neither Bess nor Leach look particularly favoured. I think Matt Parkinson is more likely than Rashid. Although, even as a Lancs fan, I'd probably bring Rashid back ahead of him. Neither Leach or Bess are good enough, I think a wrist spinner is needed. If you decide at some point that 2 spinners should be bowling, Joe Root is more than capable in the supporting role. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 I wouldn't take Curran. I think he offers something different but at the pace he bowls he's no threat in Australia and he's only averaging 14.5 with the bat in tests this year, not enough for him to make the plane. Woakes and possibly Overton offer better options. The 4 strike bowlers if they're fit are very obviously Robinson, Wood, Broad and Anderson, with Anderson and Wood both unlikely to play every test. The big question is who/how many spinners do they take? Do they go left field and suddenly bring Rashid back in? Neither Bess nor Leach look particularly favoured. I don't rate Curran either tbf, not a bad return in home conditions but wouldn't fancy him in Australia. They need to find a spinner from somewhere, Root is just as dangerous as Bess or Leach imo. Would be surprised if Rashid gets a call but he can't be any worse than those 2 imo. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat(The most tip top) Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 Daniel Craig has confirmed that after “No time to die” somebody else will be playing James Bond. In possibly unrelated news Moeen Ali has announced that he is retiring from test cricket. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard doonhamer Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 (edited) Scotland currently playing their second game in the CWCL2 tri-series with Oman and Papa New Guinea in Oman. The first game was against PNG on Saturday, with Scotland winning by 6 wickets, chasing down the required 198 with 7 overs to spare. Won the toss and batted first against Oman this morning, and finished up on 273/6 with Richie Berrington scoring a superb 97. You can watch the game live on icc.tv Edited September 28, 2021 by die hard doonhamer 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Lancashire having an absolute disaster I'm the first innings of the Bob Willis trophy final. Warwickshire had them at 12-6 in the 9th over, Lancs rallied a bit but have just lost another wicket to be 47-7 and it's not even 12 noon yet.Sent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB1994 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Scotland getting a couple of much needed wickets to make it 102/3. They were really struggling for a while so good to get both batters from that partnership out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Lancashire 57-8 at lunch.Sent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard doonhamer Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Oman now 145/6 from 32.1. 129 needed from 17.5. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB1994 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 (edited) Sole has had a torrid time. Everyone seems to be battering him about the ground. Could be tough for Scotland as they play again tomorrow, against PNG. Edited September 28, 2021 by PB1994 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard doonhamer Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 18 minutes ago, PB1994 said: Sole has had a torrid time. Everyone seems to be battering him about the ground. Could be tough for Scotland as they play again tomorrow, against PNG. He did pick up the key wicket earlier, but yes, he isn't brilliant. The stream on the ICC website is awful. Struggles to go more than a minute at any point without cutting out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard doonhamer Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 And there's another key wicket for Chris Sole! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB1994 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 23 minutes ago, die hard doonhamer said: He did pick up the key wicket earlier, but yes, he isn't brilliant. The stream on the ICC website is awful. Struggles to go more than a minute at any point without cutting out. Aye, he has got crucial wickets but the amount of runs he has given away is silly. Ive just been logged out of the site and can’t get the stream working again to catch the end. I’ve been getting a black screen every few minutes when it has been working. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard doonhamer Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Closed it out in the end to win by 18 runs. In truth, it should never have got that close, but it's a good win nonetheless. PNG again tomorrow, and a chance to get back up in to second in the table, ahead of the USA. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Scotland win by 18 runs, Oman hit 255-9 from their 50 overs. Sharif and Sole were both a bit expensive. Lancashire were 78 all out, Warwickshire already 31-0 in reply.Sent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Decision time looming for the England players over whether to go to Australia or not. I can see several mainstays not going tbh.Ashes: Covid, quarantine and Joe Root - answering the key questions - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/58707159Sent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 11 hours ago, peasy23 said: Decision time looming for the England players over whether to go to Australia or not. I can see several mainstays not going tbh. Ashes: Covid, quarantine and Joe Root - answering the key questions - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/58707159 Sent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk I absolutely get if anybody doesn’t want to go, given the circumstances. It’ll be a split squad, I would imagine, if that is possible. If not, then I’m quite surprised the tour is going ahead. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggyness Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Quite remarkable achievement for Callum McLeod today, his 200th International appearance for Scotland. Sent from my J8210 using Tapatalk 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB1994 Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 The streaming service really is shocking. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuctifano Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 England forfeiting the ashes might be preferable to what would happen to them over there with a first choice squad never mind a B squad 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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