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Dunc · Level 3 dot.orger Joined: 02 Feb 2012 Posts: 1428

We're having a bowl.

Bairstow and Bresnan in, Finn and Onions miss out.

Personally, I would have played Onions. I would like to see him get more match practice since his injury, particularly against weaker opposition. He did very well for Durham at Lords the other week too.
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UpperP · Level 2 dot.orger Joined: 06 Feb 2007 Posts: 531

Think that any of our quicks could do a decent job what with the conditions and against a team pretty inexperienced in playing in England. Personally would have liked to see Finn get a go.

Will be interesting to see if there is any difference in the side when we face SA, maybe Bresnan, due to his superior batting ability will get the nod.

Dunc · Level 3 dot.orger Joined: 02 Feb 2012 Posts: 1428

Fair play to the Windies this morning. I want this young Bravo to do well, he looks great.

That spinner they have out in the IPL, Narine, looks amazing as well. Hope he comes over for the ODIs.
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UpperP · Level 2 dot.orger Joined: 06 Feb 2007 Posts: 531

That Chandepaul is proving as difficult as ever to get out. Could be a few low scores if he doesn't fire.

waterbuffalo · Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 6:44 am Post subject:

I like Bresnan, he can bat too.
good against the breeze bowler.
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Don · Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 9:00 am Post subject:

Chanderpaul is doing just what Chanderpaul does. And very well too. I don't think Strauss will fancy batting as early as he's likely too today but the rest of the English batting should be enough to secure us a decent first innings lead.

We really do have an embarrassment of riches in the bowling department, though. Finn, Onions, Panesar and (possibly) the Tattooed Jadey would walk into any international team bar South Africa.

I wonder if Prior will be tempted to have a 'yes, no, sorry' moment with young Bairstow?

The summer could hinge upon Anderson v Kallis & Amla and Steyne against Pietersen and Cook. Good times.
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Dunc · Level 3 dot.orger Joined: 02 Feb 2012 Posts: 1428

Dunc · Level 3 dot.orger Joined: 02 Feb 2012 Posts: 1428

Ideal start for England today. This attack isn't bad though, I'm expecting some very quick bowling.
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DAVEf · dot.org vip Joined: 02 Feb 2007 Posts: 21329

We'll win the first two Tests then let the Windies win or draw one.

Sooooo predictable Razz

Don · Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 3:20 pm Post subject:

TRFKAP · Level 2 dot.orger Joined: 17 Oct 2007 Posts: 556

Shame Cookie dragged it on to his stumps.... They are looking good out there today.

Anyone off to the SA series? I quite fancy it now footy season is over.

Don · Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 9:00 pm Post subject:

Wonderful! I'll be surprised if England even have to chase 100.
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Camberley R · Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 11:32 pm Post subject:

Dunc · Level 3 dot.orger Joined: 02 Feb 2012 Posts: 1428

Great day today! Got a proper match on now. I know one of our wickets was Anderson, but I'd still be happy if I was the Windies.
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Albert Steptoe · Level 4 dot.orger Joined: 04 Mar 2007 Posts: 4333

This is why the 20/20 is killing Test cricket. Gayle should be playing and there's only three Tests against South Africa.