If only he could bat.
His average of 34 makes him more than adequate.
Bairstow averages 35.
Out of his 2 "obvious" replacements are Wade who is a crab with the gloves and
Carey who missed about 8 chances in the WC.
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If only he could bat.
Langer not going for a win is about as likely as Donald Trump learning how to be humble.That's where Langer says to Smith, go set a world record. Bat for three days. Kill the contest. Let it rain. A draw means we win.
I think we should also give the selectors credit for this test as well. Leaving out Starc and Hazelwood must have been hard as they have been battlers for us in the past few years but Siddle was definitely the way to go in English conditions. And finally rewarding Wades shield form. I don't think Boof would have done this until it was too late due to his aggressive mantra which backfired last time we went here.
Is there any way they can ensure these two umps never ump in this series again. I know they’re scheduled for next test (Dar) and following at Headingly (Wilson) but surely one of the most inept performances in recent memory should have immediate consequences?
His average of 34 makes him more than adequate.
Bairstow averages 35.
Out of his 2 "obvious" replacements are Wade who is a crab with the gloves and
Carey who missed about 8 chances in the WC.
Is there any way they can ensure these two umps never ump in this series again. I know they’re scheduled for next test (Dar) and following at Headingly (Wilson) but surely one of the most inept performances in recent memory should have immediate consequences?
Yep seriously I couldn’t give a stuff if both umpires were english, they couldn’t possibly be any worse than what we saw this test match. Plus they’re professional umpires, they’re capable of putting any possible bias aside.
Is there any way they can ensure these two umps never ump in this series again. I know they’re scheduled for next test (Dar) and following at Headingly (Wilson) but surely one of the most inept performances in recent memory should have immediate consequences?
Imagine Joel Wilson as an AFL umpire!!!Is there any way they can ensure these two umps never ump in this series again. I know they’re scheduled for next test (Dar) and following at Headingly (Wilson) but surely one of the most inept performances in recent memory should have immediate consequences?
We've decided one per Test would be fine but you're more than welcome to have your say in this thread:
Langer not going for a win is about as likely as Donald Trump learning how to be humble.
Yep, these 2 should be dropped.
It's about time they get rid of the no locals umpires thing.
That’s impossible. He took over 8 years to do it.Cummins fastest paceman to 100 test wickets for Aus other than Charlie Turner.
Welcome back Eddie. How are ya today? Feeling better? Must have grated like sandpaper last night but you can start looking forward to the next one now. Oh, wait - it's at Lords. Scratch that.
That’s impossible. He took over 8 years to do it.
Be interesting to see what pitch is dished up at Lords after Root shamed the groundsman there after the Ireland test
In fairness to Root - that pitch was more green than the colour of my face when I went on the Gravatron with a raging hangover back in the dayWith Jimmy out would England want a green deck?
They are in a tough spot as a green pitch exposes their flimsy batting line up as well as ours but a flatter deck that could turn late gives us an advantage with Lyon.
Both teams really just have to hope they win the toss get through the new ball and pray it's hard to bat last.
Took Turner 8 years as well. Secret to taking tons of test wickets, spread your matches out.That’s impossible. He took over 8 years to do it.