john_lcfc Posted 2 August 2005 Posted 2 August 2005 So how do we all feel about the second test then i am optimistic again and feel Bell on his home ground may score runs along with Trescothic who i think will score 100. I think the move to put Collingwood in the squad is a fantastic move as he offers a lot with the bat and he can also bowl decent seamers and he will save 40 runs a game through fielding. I think he should replace Ashley Giles as i cant see him taking wickets against Australia at all or even holding up an end. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/4731165.stm I think the 11 should now be: Trescothick Strauss Vaghan© Bell Pietersen Flintoff G.Jones Collingwood Hoggard Harmison S.Jones
Hitesh Posted 2 August 2005 Posted 2 August 2005 So how do we all feel about the second test then i am optimistic again and feel Bell on his home ground may score runs along with Trescothic who i think will score 100.I think the move to put Collingwood in the squad is a fantastic move as he offers a lot with the bat and he can also bowl decent seamers and he will save 40 runs a game through fielding. I think he should replace Ashley Giles as i cant see him taking wickets against Australia at all or even holding up an end. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/4731165.stm I think the 11 should now be: Trescothick Strauss Vaghan© Bell Pietersen Flintoff G.Jones Collingwood Hoggard Harmison S.Jones 148346[/snapback] Despite poor form, i would play Giles. Not sure for who but because its his home ground and the pitch may suit him it might be wise playing him. And i think he will play because the selectors are looking for consistnecy.
Random Burglar Posted 2 August 2005 Posted 2 August 2005 We need a change...........just something to give us an edge and Pietersen will be the influence we need also after his performance in the last test...........if we lose overall 3-1 i will be happy
rossporterlc Posted 2 August 2005 Posted 2 August 2005 Scuze my ignorance - But when is it? 148420[/snapback] thursday, 10 o clock on channel 4
Shum Posted 2 August 2005 Posted 2 August 2005 I think Colly will play depending the opn the pitch / weather. It is risky playing without spin though in a test.
Katy Posted 2 August 2005 Posted 2 August 2005 Need a distinct improvement on our catching though, that totally lost us the first test!
toonboy Posted 2 August 2005 Posted 2 August 2005 Vaughan has injured his arm in the nets very doubtful for the test. If he doesn't play the team will be something like: trescothick © strauss bell pietersen collingwood flintoff jones giles hoggard harmison jones Or there is the option of not having collingwood or giles and have an out and out batsman like key or joyce at number 3 or 4.
john_lcfc Posted 2 August 2005 Author Posted 2 August 2005 Need a distinct improvement on our catching though, that totally lost us the first test! 148620[/snapback] and collingwood will improve this massiveley and maybe get us a wicket through run out etc.. i think vaughan will play captain and they can put painkiller shit in cant they if its that bad. I think hes just had a blow on the funny bone which hurts massiveley for about 2 hours then goes away mostly abd hes had an x-ray and there is no brake or fracture
Deathside Posted 2 August 2005 Posted 2 August 2005 thursday, 10 o clock on channel 4 148532[/snapback] That's no bloody good - I'm in Holland until Fri night and there's no Channel 4 here No Big Brother and no cricket
Nationwider Posted 2 August 2005 Posted 2 August 2005 I think the 11 should now be: Trescothick Strauss Vaghan© Bell Pietersen Flintoff G.Jones Collingwood Hoggard Harmison S.Jones 148346[/snapback] Good call, except I'd bat Collingwood at 6, ahead of Flintoff and Jones. Giles is going to be fairly useless unless we get some really dry weather. If Vaughan is out, I'm praying for a reconciliation with Thorpe. I can't believe they've effectively forced him to retire. Assuming that doesn't happen, Robert Key in for Vaughany.
Michael Doyle Posted 3 August 2005 Posted 3 August 2005 Aussies within 4 days. Hate to say it but they are just to good. I doubt if Trescothic will score over 60 in his combined innings. Find another opener and drop him down the order for best value. Bell must perform as the Aussies are getting on top of him already. I would love to see England win it but I cant be that confident especially with their fielding. Mick
john_lcfc Posted 3 August 2005 Author Posted 3 August 2005 Michael Vaghan has been passed fit to play so i think my original post will be the tea,/batting order it said on Skysportsnews.. there is an england press conference from edgbaston in 3 minutes
Hitesh Posted 3 August 2005 Posted 3 August 2005 Michael Vaghan has been passed fit to play so i think my original post will be the tea,/batting order it said on Skysportsnews.. there is an england press conference from edgbaston in 3 minutes 148849[/snapback] He said that the Middle nets were bad luck! What? Maybe you just completely missed the ball with your bat and it hit your elbow!
Sparky Posted 3 August 2005 Posted 3 August 2005 collingwood has been released from squad so its looks like same 11 as 1st test . come on england lets pull it back !
john_lcfc Posted 3 August 2005 Author Posted 3 August 2005 He said that the Middle nets were bad luck! What? Maybe you just completely missed the ball with your bat and it hit your elbow! 148910[/snapback] hitesh he said that because when he batted in the middle net he also got hit by harmison on the gloves which stung his fingers
C-man Posted 4 August 2005 Posted 4 August 2005 Thats a bonus, Warne just dropped Strauss Maybe it is our test...
marko Posted 4 August 2005 Posted 4 August 2005 The fat druggy didn't move when the ball came towards him
C-man Posted 4 August 2005 Posted 4 August 2005 The fat druggy didn't move when the ball came towards him 149472[/snapback] He was thinking about pies. Good bowler though
kirkup21 Posted 4 August 2005 Posted 4 August 2005 Aussies within 4 days. Hate to say it but they are just to good.I doubt if Trescothic will score over 60 in his combined innings. 148737[/snapback] Good call
Wellman Posted 4 August 2005 Posted 4 August 2005 I'm glad I got home from holiday last night just in time for the 2nd test. We're playing really well but shame A.S. didn't make his 50 Come on England!!!!
Hitesh Posted 4 August 2005 Posted 4 August 2005 132-1 at lunch. Good start by England. The pitch isnt doing much at the moment and the openers played really well. A beauty from Shane Warne got AS but definitly Englands morning.
Katy Posted 4 August 2005 Posted 4 August 2005 Hmmm Ian Bell out for 6 now 176-3. Kevin Pieterson in now
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