*Official* England Squad discussion thread - Page 4

grecian · 30-04-2010, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Pietersen

In the West Indies I think the spin will be more important though. Broad, Anderson, Wright and Collingwood to provide the seam; Swanneh, Tredwell and Yardy to provide spin for me. It's actually the bowling I'm more worried about though. I think the batting is strong. A line-up of Kieswetter, Lumb/Bopara, Pietersen, Collingwood, Morgan, Wright and Yardy is very solid I believe. Just hoping the bowling steps up.

Well the middle-order is looking really good, but I've got little faith in Lumb, Kieswetter or Bopara really. Hope they prove me wrong.

King Pietersen · 30-04-2010, 10:22 AM

I think Bopara could do a decent job. He's a good player of spin (certainly better than Lumb), and Kieswetter played very nicely in Bangladesh. If the openers have decent tournaments, and most importantly in Bopara's case, doesn't take up too many deliveries scoring slowly before getting out. I think we've got the makings of a good side. I don't realistically think we're going to win, but we've definitely got a better chance this year than in the last 2.

zaremba · 03-05-2010, 02:42 PM

I'm liking England's batting line-up a lot. Suddenly, with the addition of the newcomers, the blossoming of Morgan and the development of Wright, it's starting to look a really excellent T20 line-up.

However having Michael Yardy (excellent gutsy FC batsman, astonishingly bad and unwatchable bowler) playing as a specialist spinner is a damning indictment of T20 cricket.

GingerFurball · 03-05-2010, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zaremba

I'm liking England's batting line-up a lot. Suddenly, with the addition of the newcomers, the blossoming of Morgan and the development of Wright, it's starting to look a really excellent T20 line-up.

However having Michael Yardy (excellent gutsy FC batsman, astonishingly bad and unwatchable bowler) playing as a specialist spinner is a damning indictment of T20 cricket.

Fully expect Yardy to get smashed.

Pothas · 03-05-2010, 07:35 PM

Yeah think it is highly likely, would rather just go in with one spinner and play Anderson.

Not got a bad side for once but think the bowling is a bit short to actually win it.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
IPL Auction/Team Organization Thread	Mr Mxyzptlk	CW Offseason Club Cricket	143	19-07-2009 08:15 AM
Arrow to show you've posted in a thread previously	BoyBrumby	Site Discussion	7	01-06-2009 02:54 AM
Sri Lanka Thread	chaminda_00	2009 ICC World Twenty20	7	05-05-2009 05:29 AM
Trade Discussion Thread	Simon	World Club Cricket	137	15-04-2009 03:15 PM

30-04-2010, 10:22 AM	#47 (permalink)
King Pietersen International Regular Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Suffolk, England Posts: 3,339	I think Bopara could do a decent job. He's a good player of spin (certainly better than Lumb), and Kieswetter played very nicely in Bangladesh. If the openers have decent tournaments, and most importantly in Bopara's case, doesn't take up too many deliveries scoring slowly before getting out. I think we've got the makings of a good side. I don't realistically think we're going to win, but we've definitely got a better chance this year than in the last 2.

03-05-2010, 02:42 PM	#48 (permalink)
zaremba Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: chez les Ashes Posts: 8,730	I'm liking England's batting line-up a lot. Suddenly, with the addition of the newcomers, the blossoming of Morgan and the development of Wright, it's starting to look a really excellent T20 line-up. However having Michael Yardy (excellent gutsy FC batsman, astonishingly bad and unwatchable bowler) playing as a specialist spinner is a damning indictment of T20 cricket.

03-05-2010, 07:35 PM	#50 (permalink)
Pothas Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Surbiton, UK Posts: 8,474	Yeah think it is highly likely, would rather just go in with one spinner and play Anderson. Not got a bad side for once but think the bowling is a bit short to actually win it.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)