| And that's why I'm not an England cricket selector 16:41 - Jun 14 with 659 views | Guthrum |
Would probably have dropped Bairstow after the last few diasppointing performances. |  |
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| And that's why I'm not an England cricket selector on 17:15 - Jun 14 with 613 views | Keno |
Guffers cricket genius |  |
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| And that's why I'm not an England cricket selector on 17:34 - Jun 14 with 589 views | factual_blue |
I think there are probably some other reasons why you aren't one.... |  |
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| And that's why I'm not an England cricket selector on 17:46 - Jun 14 with 577 views | ArnoldMoorhen |
I think it is fair to say that England's Test team can afford to have 2 of Stokes, Buttler and Bairstow at any one time, but not all 3, for balance.
Crawley is the batsman whose place is most vulnerable at the moment. He owes Bairstow a drink, because he has probably bought him time.
The obvious thing to do is bring in Harry Brook, with the series won, but he isn't an opener. Bairstow could open, and Brook come in at 5 or 6, but Bairstow could, rightly, suggest that he should stay where he is. Pope is safe, Root is safe.
With Stokes limping heavily at times he could be rested for the next one, but Brook's bowling isn't up to coming in as a direct replacement. |  | | |
| And that's why I'm not an England cricket selector on 18:10 - Jun 14 with 552 views | chicoazul |
| And that's why I'm not an England cricket selector on 17:46 - Jun 14 by ArnoldMoorhen |
I think it is fair to say that England's Test team can afford to have 2 of Stokes, Buttler and Bairstow at any one time, but not all 3, for balance.
Crawley is the batsman whose place is most vulnerable at the moment. He owes Bairstow a drink, because he has probably bought him time.
The obvious thing to do is bring in Harry Brook, with the series won, but he isn't an opener. Bairstow could open, and Brook come in at 5 or 6, but Bairstow could, rightly, suggest that he should stay where he is. Pope is safe, Root is safe.
With Stokes limping heavily at times he could be rested for the next one, but Brook's bowling isn't up to coming in as a direct replacement. |
Pick the same team for the third test I think. Unless we want bloody Sibley back. |  |
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| And that's why I'm not an England cricket selector on 18:19 - Jun 14 with 540 views | Guthrum |
| And that's why I'm not an England cricket selector on 18:10 - Jun 14 by chicoazul |
Pick the same team for the third test I think. Unless we want bloody Sibley back. |
Don't think Sibley would suit the McCullum/Stokes approach at all. Scores waaay too slowly. | |
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| And that's why I'm not an England cricket selector on 21:40 - Jun 14 with 478 views | Melford |
| And that's why I'm not an England cricket selector on 18:19 - Jun 14 by Guthrum |
Don't think Sibley would suit the McCullum/Stokes approach at all. Scores waaay too slowly. |
I've heard reports that he's spent the winter working on his technique and that it's been paying rewards in that he's playing a bit more expansively so far this season.
With Lees seemingly coming out of his shell now he's more confident I reckon a 'traditional' opener could be in. I'd have Compton first but wouldn't be averse to the Vicar coming back. |  |
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| And that's why I'm not an England cricket selector on 21:51 - Jun 14 with 468 views | HARRY10 |
Yep, what an incredible day and an incredible innings from Bairstow
not as good as Gilbert Laird Osborne Jessop though  | | | |
| And that's why I'm not an England cricket selector on 22:10 - Jun 14 with 448 views | Ryorry |
| And that's why I'm not an England cricket selector on 17:46 - Jun 14 by ArnoldMoorhen |
I think it is fair to say that England's Test team can afford to have 2 of Stokes, Buttler and Bairstow at any one time, but not all 3, for balance.
Crawley is the batsman whose place is most vulnerable at the moment. He owes Bairstow a drink, because he has probably bought him time.
The obvious thing to do is bring in Harry Brook, with the series won, but he isn't an opener. Bairstow could open, and Brook come in at 5 or 6, but Bairstow could, rightly, suggest that he should stay where he is. Pope is safe, Root is safe.
With Stokes limping heavily at times he could be rested for the next one, but Brook's bowling isn't up to coming in as a direct replacement. |
Stokes said in post match interview he's fine, already recovered - had cartilege removed a few years back & knee still sometimes locks up, but it only lasts for 20 mins or so.
Must admit that when I switched TMS back on after lunch at about 2.30pm, I did groan & mutter "oh no, are we down to Bairstow already, that's it then"! |  |
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