Ashes 25/26

[toml]

PM should have picked a better bowling unit, instead of planning a wedding.

Wasn't ever likely they were going to pick any players that are regular shield bowlers for a relatively meaningless 2 day centre wicket hit out when there's shield matches and a proper Aus A match coming up at the end of the week.

 

[sabso]

Sidds was shining the ball with a banana peel, it was nothing if not entertaining.

Someone should have told the campaigner he could have chosen a better abrasive.

 

[MuggerGolden]

Spot on. Eight bowlers were used yesterday and the only stand outs across 66 overs were quicks Charlie Anderson and Campbell Thompson with both unlucky not to snare more Pommies on an easy batting deck, even after dusk. That pair plus Kellaway and Peake the only players with an international future imho. McSweeney I see as a future captain.

Dont see it as that. I have named four players that will disagree with you too.

More than rumors I'd say. Bartlett and Richardson should be next Test cabs off the rank, tho I think young Charlie Anderson will come into the conversation as the like for like seamer to replace Josh Hazlewood. Dont think only Murphy or Kuhnemann will battle it out to be our next spinner either, reckon Corey Rocco will have something to say too.

Am I going crazy or have they not announced the squad for that Australia A game at all? Feels odd that they haven’t put anything out about the squad when we’re a few days away from it starting.

If they’re choosing a full strength Aus A side, then we’re guessing the likes of Renshaw, Kellaway, McSweeny etc make up the lineup?

 

[Jim Prideaux]

Am I going crazy or have they not announced the squad for that Australia A game at all? Feels odd that they haven’t put anything out about the squad when we’re a few days away from it starting.

If they’re choosing a full strength Aus A side, then we’re guessing the likes of Renshaw, Kellaway, McSweeny etc make up the lineup?

I thought they had announced it? From memory Kellaway and Bartlett were in there. I’ll see if I can find it

 

[eth-dog]

They aren't playing a spinner in a pink ball test

Yes they are

 

[Jim Prideaux]

Yes they are

Maybe they’ll play Jacks and Bashir? That would be err, well, great

 

[toml]

Am I going crazy or have they not announced the squad for that Australia A game at all? Feels odd that they haven’t put anything out about the squad when we’re a few days away from it starting.

If they’re choosing a full strength Aus A side, then we’re guessing the likes of Renshaw, Kellaway, McSweeny etc make up the lineup?

No official announcement but Dan Cherney tweeted this a few days ago.

 

[eth-dog]

Maybe they’ll play Jacks and Bashir? That would be err, well, great

At the end of the day, they're probably backing Carse, Stokes, Archer and Atkinson to bowl us out. Playing the extra bat is a smart move IMO, something we should consider with Webster/Carey at 7/8 and playing the 3 bowlers, whomever they be.

 

[Jim Prideaux]

At the end of the day, they're probably backing Carse, Stokes, Archer and Atkinson to bowl us out. Playing the extra bat is a smart move IMO, something we should consider with Webster/Carey at 7/8 and playing the 3 bowlers, whomever they be.

I’m not sure throwing Bashir or Jack to the wolves 1-nil down is a great idea. Strengthening your batting with bits and pieces players generally means you don’t trust your bowling or batting - see England in the 90’s

 

[eth-dog]

I’m not sure throwing Bashir or Jack to the wolves 1-nil down is a great idea. Strengthening your batting with bits and pieces players generally means you don’t trust your bowling or batting - see England in the 90’s

Jacks I think is playing as a bat, not as a bit part.

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

Robin Smith passed away

After a health battle apparently

Had an amazing cut shot. Was good to watch

Aged 62, played 62 tests

 

[swingdog]

Robin Smith passed away

After a health battle apparently

Had an amazing cut shot. Was good to watch

Aged 62, played 62 tests

Great to watch, struggle with mental health post cricket. Was living in Perth for a while.

 

[sabso]

Jacks I think is playing as a bat, not as a bit part.

He’s a middle order bat who bowls a bit of spin, therefore Eng will bat him at 8 and give him 30 overs at least.

Difference between eng and aus is that when the convicts call up one of these types he ends up being Steve Smith. However good your Scott borthwicks might have ended up the ecb would still pigeonhole them as frontline spinners.

I have a lot of hope for Rehan Ahmed maturing into a test quality batsman. If he kicks on let’s see if the ecb gives him a run in the middle order or picks him as the spare for a couple of Asian tours.

 

[Jim Prideaux]

Jacks I think is playing as a bat, not as a bit part.

Possibly, but if they keep for Adelaide he’ll probably need to bowl.

 

[western royboy]

I’m not sure throwing Bashir or Jack to the wolves 1-nil down is a great idea. Strengthening your batting with bits and pieces players generally means you don’t trust your bowling or batting - see England in the 90’s

If the balls go soft as has been indicated they’re going to need someone to slow it up. Jacks offers a bit with the stick.

 

[Jim Prideaux]

If the balls go soft as has been indicated they’re going to need someone to slow it up. Jacks offers a bit with the stick.

For sure, its why I’d definitely want Webster in if we go without Lyon

Does he have the control and temperament to perform that role though? I’m not so sure.

 

[MarcMaverick]

At this point, I'd rather have a test series between Aust and Aust A.

 

[Pistol Night]

At this point, I'd rather have a test series between Aust and Aust A.

The Poms could go off at any moment though which makes the anticipation worth it

 

[Freo Big Fella]

The Jacks pick smacks of them wheeling out Borthwick back in 2013-14. Surprisingly conservative move from the cult leadership.

 

[MarcMaverick]

The Jacks pick smacks of them wheeling out Borthwick back in 2013-14. Surprisingly conservative move from the cult leadership.

I guess its to stiffen the batting. Where is Mason Crane?

 

[Borisdog]

At this point, I'd rather have a test series between Aust and Aust A.

Heretic.

 

[sabso]

Heretic.

Tbf it’s most like the 19th century ashes

 

[1989]

Quick question for anyone who can be bothered answering.

I'll be in Q21, Row P (Level 4, Shane Warne Stand) on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test with my daughter.

Are we likely to get much sun?

 

[eth-dog]

Quick question for anyone who can be bothered answering.

I'll be in Q21, Row P (Level 4, Shane Warne Stand) on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test with my daughter.

Are we likely to get much sun?

Yeah. Bring sunnies and sunscreen, reapply at lunch and tea

 

[1989]

Yeah. Bring sunnies and sunscreen, reapply at lunch and tea

Cheers for that.

So sun all day, even 16 rows back on the top level?