What to do with a boy like Andrew?
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offdriven4
Club Cricketer
he's not playing with a straight bat at the moment
BigCrickNan
Chairman of Selectors
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He is 30...not really young.
aussie_ben91
School Cricketer
Strauss isn't young. He should be hitting him prime by now.
tsyrmas
Club Cricketer
I think Strauss has to go. From what i saw of his ultra-brief time at the crease in this last test, he does not want to be there. And i think Joycve is the go for England (as much as i hate the irish-english thing, but we won;t get into that). better yet, I'd do this...
Cook
Vaughan
Pietersen
Collingwood
Replacement for Strauss here
Bell
Prior
I think that shake up of things would work well for England, also, Harmison's time under the Blue cap is coming to an end soon I'd say. I can see teh Indians taking him to shreds, he bowled for the most part, terribly against the windies and took lower order wickets.
Cook
Vaughan
Pietersen
Collingwood
Replacement for Strauss here
Bell
Prior
I think that shake up of things would work well for England, also, Harmison's time under the Blue cap is coming to an end soon I'd say. I can see teh Indians taking him to shreds, he bowled for the most part, terribly against the windies and took lower order wickets.
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Tsyrmas, Harmison in the 2nd innings was very good. The Indian series will be a big test, but we (the audience) did notice some technical changes. 1) Wider on the crease and 2) his fingers run more through the ball than previously.
Should Strauss be dropped? Well he hasn't been that good of late, infact for quite a while.
http://statserver.cricket.org/guru?...edhigh=;csearch=;submit=1;.cgifields=viewtype
He's a good player, but he has got some technical issues and I think most teams fancy getting him early. We've made a point about our opening stand being strong in Tests and it's been excellent. Maybe Vaughan to open and someone like Bopara come in? I've not noticed anything spectacular from Joyce as yet this season.
Should Strauss be dropped? Well he hasn't been that good of late, infact for quite a while.
http://statserver.cricket.org/guru?...edhigh=;csearch=;submit=1;.cgifields=viewtype
He's a good player, but he has got some technical issues and I think most teams fancy getting him early. We've made a point about our opening stand being strong in Tests and it's been excellent. Maybe Vaughan to open and someone like Bopara come in? I've not noticed anything spectacular from Joyce as yet this season.
King Pietersen
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Stick with Strauss, he is a quality player and is just going through a rough time. He needs to just stick it out and eventually he'll come through. Hundred at chester-le-street will shut people up. I am predicting at least 150 from Strauss in the next test.
andrew_nixon
Chairman of Selectors
15 in the first innings, 0 in the second?
evertonfan
Chairman of Selectors
Hang on, Strauss has never reached 150 in Tests has he? Can't see him breaking that mark anytime soon given the run he's in.
Cook
Vaughan (Belatedly)
Pietersen
Collingwood
Prior
Bell
Flintoff
Harmison
Anderson/Sidebottom
Hoggard
Panesar
That's how i'd line up at Lords against India.
Cook
Vaughan (Belatedly)
Pietersen
Collingwood
Prior
Bell
Flintoff
Harmison
Anderson/Sidebottom
Hoggard
Panesar
That's how i'd line up at Lords against India.
evertonfan
Chairman of Selectors
I was thinking that myself, but maybe batting at 6 is a lucky charm for him...
King Pietersen
ICC Board Member
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You really think Flintoff will be back for the India test series ? That is extremely optimistic i think. He should have these 2 series off and just let the ankle fully repair itself. We dont want him breaking down again.
evertonfan
Chairman of Selectors
You're right. The injury slipped my mind.
Still, it's technically possible given how England always rush him back.
