RileyOBlimey
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The Ashes 2021/22
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Very hard one to call. I think Steve Smith being captain again (which let's face it he is) will be a big plus for the aussies. On our side, Stokes making his comeback will massively strengthen us. Can't really call it. Let's hope the first ball doesn't get bowled to first slip again, doesn't quite set the right tone.
planetgeli
There's no future in England's dreaming
Let’s just say England will be lucky to get 1. Though I understand there is some weather around. But we can’t bat. And if you don’t score you don’t win tests.
SpookyFrank
A cheap source of teeth for aquarium gravel
Is Warner still playing? I hope he is, because he's proper shit nowadays.
The Aussies must be in a bit of disarray after the whole dick pic thing, but yeh you're probably right. They have been down there for months in quarantine practising with the kookaburra on aussie pitches though. I'm a born optimist. India were given no chance a couple of years ago playing with half their A side out and managed ok.
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
No sadly he's not. He couldn't buy a run in the last Ashes, then went home and scored a triple century.
I expect lots of runs from Warner, Labuschagne and Smith.
The Aussies will score quite a few at various stages. Aussie wickets are generally decent - outright flat in Melbourne - and the kookaburra ball is so rubbish that it's no good for seamers after 20 overs. So England will need to score. I've been a critic of his, but I think Pope should play ahead of Bairstow as I think his potential is higher. Sounds are that Bairstow will get the nod on seniority more than anything else. That's probably a mistake.
But it's the start of a series. It's a chance for Root to finally go big in Aus. For the likes of Hameed or Pope to come of age. Hope springs...
planetgeli
There's no future in England's dreaming
^
You got your wish (mine too - if Pope is going to star anywhere, it has to be in Australia). No Anderson.
You got your wish (mine too - if Pope is going to star anywhere, it has to be in Australia). No Anderson.
Squad in full
Joe Root (c), Stuart Broad, Rory Burns, Jos Buttler (wkt), Haseeb Hameed, Jack Leach, Dawid Malan, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Ben Stokes, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood
Zapp Brannigan
Built like a steakhouse, handles like a bistro
Shame, I was looking forward to Bairstow's fluid 24 looking in good nick before being bowled through the gate by Cummins' first ball of his second spell.
Batting lineup from those 12 picks itself. What are we thinking for bowlers, Broad Wood Robinson?
Batting lineup from those 12 picks itself. What are we thinking for bowlers, Broad Wood Robinson?
Monkeygrinder's Organ
Dodgy geezer swilling vapid lager
Those three will all play I expect - with Stokes in they'll be less likely to rely on Woakes for the all rounder role. They might consider Woakes instead of Leach again though.
souljacker
innit
What's the deal with TV coverage? I know live is on BT Sport (and streams 
) but I'm sure I read that the BBC had the highlights package but I can't see anything in the TV listings.
) but I'm sure I read that the BBC had the highlights package but I can't see anything in the TV listings.
RileyOBlimey
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I’m guessing Bairstow was still getting bowled in the nets. I’m sure Chris Woakes has improved his Kookaburra game but it would be daft to not include Leach.
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
imo they've got to back Leach. No, he's not going to win any of the tests for England, except perhaps Sidney, but the spinner plays an important supporting role by keeping things tight with the old, rubbish, soft as fuck kookaburra. Lyon is very good at that - hardly ever wins player of the match, but does his job. If they don't think Leach is up to it, he shouldn't be there. If they do, he should play, particularly now Stokes is back.
I think Woakes is an unlucky and rather underrated test player, but his record at the Gabba is terrible. He could have a run with the pink ball, perhaps, next up.
I think Woakes is an unlucky and rather underrated test player, but his record at the Gabba is terrible. He could have a run with the pink ball, perhaps, next up.
planetgeli
There's no future in England's dreaming
Bit harsh, he’s only played one test there. But he looks like the 12th man I’ll agree.
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
Reasons for optimism:
1. Pink ball tests are a terrible idea and something of a lottery. Either side could annihilate the other if they're bowling at the right time. And now there might be two of them.
2. Stokes is back!
3. Root to continue the form of his life.
4. Aus batting still looks potentially fragile.
Reasons for pessimism:
I think there's a case for saying that not a single England bowler would get into the Australia side for these conditions. Stokes as the batting allrounder, but nobody else. That's my biggest stumbling block.
1. Pink ball tests are a terrible idea and something of a lottery. Either side could annihilate the other if they're bowling at the right time. And now there might be two of them.
2. Stokes is back!
3. Root to continue the form of his life.
4. Aus batting still looks potentially fragile.
Reasons for pessimism:
I think there's a case for saying that not a single England bowler would get into the Australia side for these conditions. Stokes as the batting allrounder, but nobody else. That's my biggest stumbling block.
Lord Camomile
Yipchaa!
They don't seem to mention a highlights package in the Coverage section of this page.What's the deal with TV coverage? I know live is on BT Sport (and streams
planetgeli
There's no future in England's dreaming
The BBC do have highlights, they just haven’t announced the timings yet.
surreybrowncap
“Those who believe in telekinetics, raise my hand"
There is no guarantee that it will be extended highlights on television.
May well just be clips on BBC iPlayer….
May well just be clips on BBC iPlayer….
Mumbles274
running from law and the press and the parents
Highlights are on Iplayer, not broadcast tv.
planetgeli
There's no future in England's dreaming
Daily highlights show (on IPlayer) available from 5pm each day.
souljacker
innit
5pm highlights on iplayer will have to do (although I do have a decent stream that gives me btsport so I could watch their highlights package tomorrow morning).
RileyOBlimey
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The Torygraph reckons it’s either Broad or Leach!? Madness. Why the fuck would you not have Broad opening against Warner?
I hope this is a ruse.
I hope this is a ruse.
RileyOBlimey
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Fuck me the wicket is looking green. Big toss.
Lord Camomile
Yipchaa!
Talk on the BBC is Broad isn't playing.
RileyOBlimey
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littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
Win the toss. Bat.
Nasser Hussain didn't in 2002. Aus scored 497.
This isn't New Zealand.
RileyOBlimey
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Mumbles274
running from law and the press and the parents
I think what best sums it up for me is....
I got a bad feeling about this
I got a bad feeling about this
Mumbles274
running from law and the press and the parents
Yes, toss won. Batting. Best outcome imo
