Re: Ashes 2019 Reply #285 – September 08, 2019, 11:27:03 am It’s interesting that we seem to be picking bowlers on form and pitch but remain reluctant to change the batsmen ?
Re: Ashes 2019 Reply #286 – September 08, 2019, 11:57:00 am Quote from: DJC on September 08, 2019, 11:27:03 amIt’s interesting that we seem to be picking bowlers on form and pitch but remain reluctant to change the batsmen ?We’ve got great bowling options, as for batting.....not so sure.
Re: Ashes 2019 Reply #287 – September 08, 2019, 02:09:27 pm Quote from: DJC on September 08, 2019, 11:27:03 amIt’s interesting that we seem to be picking bowlers on form and pitch but remain reluctant to change the batsmen ?When on tour you have only so many choices. We can only replace the openers with Bancroft and Khawaja, so the only thing is they'll likely hang around a bit longer even if they don't make alot. Khawaja does average 96 as an opener, including a couple of big ones overseas. Only other batting choice left is Mitch Marsh.Maybe open with Smith and Labuschagne and play 6 bowlers, who'll also likely make more runs as well as bowl anyway...lol.
Re: Ashes 2019 Reply #288 – September 08, 2019, 04:47:12 pm Quote from: DJC on September 08, 2019, 11:27:03 amIt’s interesting that we seem to be picking bowlers on form and pitch but remain reluctant to change the batsmen ?Reluctant?They have dropped 2 x top order batsmen already?Agree, they need more options but you can only have so many on tour.Why Bancroft and M Marsh were originally selected to tour is more the issue
Re: Ashes 2019 Reply #289 – September 08, 2019, 09:10:04 pm Happy to be proven wrong but i'm voting for a draw on this one... pitch isn't doing enough, Nafun isn't getting much and Starc hasn't come to the party. Going to struggle to create 8 chances in 3 sessions.
Re: Ashes 2019 Reply #290 – September 08, 2019, 09:12:18 pm Quote from: JonHenry on September 08, 2019, 04:47:12 pmReluctant?They have dropped 2 x top order batsmen already?Agree, they need more options but you can only have so many on tour.Why Bancroft and M Marsh were originally selected to tour is more the issueBancroft had every right to be picked, do your homework JH:17, 93* Hick XII v Haddin XII Southampton 23 Jul 2019 Other8, 28 Durham v Worcs Chester-le-Street 13 Jul 2019 FC36, 109 Durham v Leics Leicester 7 Jul 2019 FC77, 92* Durham v Lancashire Sedbergh 30 Jun 2019 FC158, 5 Durham v Sussex Hove 24 Jun 2019 FC
Re: Ashes 2019 Reply #291 – September 08, 2019, 10:18:53 pm Quote from: flyboy77 on September 08, 2019, 09:12:18 pmBancroft had every right to be picked, do your homework JH:17, 93* Hick XII v Haddin XII Southampton 23 Jul 2019 Other8, 28 Durham v Worcs Chester-le-Street 13 Jul 2019 FC36, 109 Durham v Leics Leicester 7 Jul 2019 FC77, 92* Durham v Lancashire Sedbergh 30 Jun 2019 FC158, 5 Durham v Sussex Hove 24 Jun 2019 FCIssue with Bancroft is his technique, hasnt changed, test average of 26Joe Burns has a test average of 40 with 4 centuries....Bancroft got a gig thanks to Langar.Burns should have been in the touring party if you are going on stats... Last Edit: September 08, 2019, 10:24:49 pm by ElwoodBlues1
Re: Ashes 2019 Reply #292 – September 08, 2019, 10:52:46 pm Quote from: flyboy77 on September 08, 2019, 09:12:18 pmBancroft had every right to be picked, do your homework JH:17, 93* Hick XII v Haddin XII Southampton 23 Jul 2019 Other8, 28 Durham v Worcs Chester-le-Street 13 Jul 2019 FC36, 109 Durham v Leics Leicester 7 Jul 2019 FC77, 92* Durham v Lancashire Sedbergh 30 Jun 2019 FC158, 5 Durham v Sussex Hove 24 Jun 2019 FCWhat he does in county cricket doesn’t necessarily prove he can bat.Stats only tell part of the storyHis technique is ordinary at best
Re: Ashes 2019 Reply #293 – September 09, 2019, 03:12:48 am 15 overs to go to get the last wicket. This will be a test of accuracy with the bowling versus ability to hold your composure with the bat. Australia cannot waste deliveries. Otherwise they will f#ck up their opportunity to win this test.
Re: Ashes 2019 Reply #294 – September 09, 2019, 04:09:20 am We've won.Great effort from a side that has been criticised since it was announced.Special mention for Steve Smith, the best batsman in the world right now.
Re: Ashes 2019 Reply #295 – September 09, 2019, 06:50:23 am ... and NO special mention to that B*****D Erasmus who wouldn't give Stokes out when he was caught behind. Stokes did the right thing and walked ... simply embarrassed the fat tub of lard.
Re: Ashes 2019 Reply #296 – September 09, 2019, 10:38:49 am Quote from: ElwoodBlues1 on September 08, 2019, 10:18:53 pmIssue with Bancroft is his technique, hasnt changed, test average of 26Joe Burns has a test average of 40 with 4 centuries....Bancroft got a gig thanks to Langar.Burns should have been in the touring party if you are going on stats...Can't agree - he had his chances to shine, he didn't.Recent matchesBat & Bowl Team Opposition Ground Match Date Scorecard18, 0 Hick XII v Haddin XII Southampton 23 Jul 2019 Other19, 9 Aust XI v Eng Lions Canterbury 14 Jul 2019 FC133, 0* Australia A v Sussex Arundel 7 Jul 2019 FC10 Lancashire v Northants Manchester 14 May 2019 FC
Re: Ashes 2019 Reply #297 – September 09, 2019, 11:48:24 am Quote from: sandsmere on September 09, 2019, 04:09:20 amWe've won.Great effort from a side that has been criticised since it was announced.Special mention for Steve Smith, the best batsman in the world right now.X2I thought that Paine captained with more confidence than he showed on the last day of the last Test. Perhaps he has learnt from the experience.
Re: Ashes 2019 Reply #298 – September 09, 2019, 12:43:04 pm Quote from: DJC on September 09, 2019, 11:48:24 amX2I thought that Paine captained with more confidence than he showed on the last day of the last Test. Perhaps he has learnt from the experience.I agree he was better, but in fairness I don't think he has been bad.Although I think he has one major flaw, he is a bit too much OH&S, which means he won't put his foot on the oppositions throat! That leaves any team he leads open to what happened in the 3rd Test, being some bastards roadkill!(Sorry, not meaning to be derogatory to OH&S types!)
Re: Ashes 2019 Reply #299 – September 09, 2019, 01:59:46 pm We've pretty comprehensively outplayed England with effectively 2 bowlers & 2 batsmen performing....and only 1 of those batsmen & bowlers playing all four tests so far !We need to develop & encourage more batsmen with sound, solid techniques (preferably the majority Right Handed) to replace the useless 20/20 focused leftys in the rest of the batting order.The worst thing we can do is to give the likes of Warner & Harris another chance in the next summer series here....of course they'll score runs.
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