*Official* Fifth Test at The Oval - Page 2

pup11 · 08-08-2009, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Son Of Coco

Am a bit concerned about the time between these two tests from Australia's point of view. Would prefer these tests to be back-to-back given this result. Although I guess it does give players like Johnson the chance to improve even further.

I'm not sure that long a break is necessarily a good thing for Mitch, as it has been said so many times, he is the kind of bowler who needs a lot of overs behind him, to hit his straps and bowl well.

Though that break is good for the likes of Hilfy, Clarke, Norfy to freshen up and rejuvenate themselves, as they have been the guys who done most of work for us through this series, and they definitely would benifit from bit of a rest.

The break would also ensure that Haddin too gets enough time to heal his broken/fractured finger, but everything said and done, I don't think Ponting and boys would ideally like this long a break, considering the kind of momentum they have on their side atm.

slippyslip · 08-08-2009, 11:54 PM

5th test at the Oval will be a bit like the last stage of the Tour de France for the general classification winner. A foregone conclusion and pretty much a leisurely stroll.

Malleeboy · 09-08-2009, 12:33 AM

If Freddie's not fit to play, it leaves England a choice of an extra batsman or bowler again.

All I can say Ronnie was inform in the practice match and won't be playing for Australia and given the time he's not spent playing this tour he'd be pale enough to play for England.

0RI0N · 09-08-2009, 12:59 AM

You guys reckon England will try a Mumbai 04 job on Australia at the Oval?Swann and Monty...
Desperate time and all that.
As for the Eng XI,don't even want to contemplate that potential selection nightmare.
0h & in on 1st page of epic thread.

fredfertang · 09-08-2009, 02:37 AM

In my dreams I'd go with

1.Strauss

A few odd decisions but a top batsman and a decent if somewhat unimaginative skipper

2.Trescothick

Surely he can be persuaded to play one "no strings attached remember '05 Marcus" more time?

3.Trott

I think there is something about the South African psyche

4.Ramprakash

At the Oval and with the country behind him - he's got ITB's scriptwriter

5.Collingwood

Deserves to stay - as long as he can sit in the middle order in relative anonymity he's fine

6. Prior

Proved his critics wrong in both his disciplines

7.Flintoff

Must play if he's remotely close to being fit for pshchological effect alone

8. Swann

Best we've got

9. Sidebottom

In form and in as the Burnley Express has blown a gasket

10.Harmison

His last test - he knows the scriptwriter too

11. Onions

Been quite impressed with him - better option than Broad to take wickets

Lillian Thomson · 09-08-2009, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fredfertang

In my dreams I'd go with

1.Strauss

A few odd decisions but a top batsman and a decent if somewhat unimaginative skipper

2.Trescothick

Surely he can be persuaded to play one "no strings attached remember '05 Marcus" more time?

3.Trott

I think there is something about the South African psyche

4.Ramprakash

At the Oval and with the country behind him - he's got ITB's scriptwriter

5.Collingwood

Deserves to stay - as long as he can sit in the middle order in relative anonymity he's fine

6. Prior

Proved his critics wrong in both his disciplines

7.Flintoff

Must play if he's remotely close to being fit for pshchological effect alone

8. Swann

Best we've got

9. Sidebottom

In form and in as the Burnley Express has blown a gasket

10.Harmison

His last test - he knows the scriptwriter too

11. Onions

Been quite impressed with him - better option than Broad to take wickets

When a dream XI is as bad as that you know your team has problems.

pup11 · 09-08-2009, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lillian Thomson

When a dream XI is as bad as that you know your team has problems.

TT Boy · 09-08-2009, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lillian Thomson

When a dream XI is as bad as that you know your team has problems.

fredfertang · 09-08-2009, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lillian Thomson

When a dream XI is as bad as that you know your team has problems.

Happy pills mate - you should try 'em some time

GIMH · 09-08-2009, 05:19 AM

Should bat extras at 3 IMO

sledger · 09-08-2009, 06:10 AM

I'd go with the team Fred proposed tbh, problem is, if Trescothick came back and got a duck in both innings then it would be awful, and not entirely inprobable.

GIMH · 09-08-2009, 06:12 AM

The main reason to bring Tresco back is that he is the master of the mint saliva, would be worth it for Burgey's reaction alone, would be something like this FTR:

inbox24 · 09-08-2009, 07:07 AM

Knowing the Australian selectors, they'll probably drop Clark to bring in Hauritz.

GIMH · 09-08-2009, 07:09 AM

Hope so

GIMH · 09-08-2009, 07:17 AM

Bell, Bopara, Harmison out. Trott, Key, Flintoff in.

Providing he can play, it will be Freddie's last Test match. Century and a 5fer, please.

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08-08-2009, 11:54 PM	#17 (permalink)
slippyslip U19 12th Man Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 281	5th test at the Oval will be a bit like the last stage of the Tour de France for the general classification winner. A foregone conclusion and pretty much a leisurely stroll.

09-08-2009, 12:33 AM	#18 (permalink)
Malleeboy School Boy/Girl Captain Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 172	If Freddie's not fit to play, it leaves England a choice of an extra batsman or bowler again. All I can say Ronnie was inform in the practice match and won't be playing for Australia and given the time he's not spent playing this tour he'd be pale enough to play for England.

09-08-2009, 12:59 AM	#19 (permalink)
0RI0N State 12th Man Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Groom Lake Posts: 703	You guys reckon England will try a Mumbai 04 job on Australia at the Oval?Swann and Monty... Desperate time and all that. As for the Eng XI,don't even want to contemplate that potential selection nightmare. 0h & in on 1st page of epic thread.

09-08-2009, 02:37 AM	#20 (permalink)
fredfertang Cricket Web Staff Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: high dudgeon Posts: 9,748	In my dreams I'd go with 1.Strauss A few odd decisions but a top batsman and a decent if somewhat unimaginative skipper 2.Trescothick Surely he can be persuaded to play one "no strings attached remember '05 Marcus" more time? 3.Trott I think there is something about the South African psyche 4.Ramprakash At the Oval and with the country behind him - he's got ITB's scriptwriter 5.Collingwood Deserves to stay - as long as he can sit in the middle order in relative anonymity he's fine 6. Prior Proved his critics wrong in both his disciplines 7.Flintoff Must play if he's remotely close to being fit for pshchological effect alone 8. Swann Best we've got 9. Sidebottom In form and in as the Burnley Express has blown a gasket 10.Harmison His last test - he knows the scriptwriter too 11. Onions Been quite impressed with him - better option than Broad to take wickets

09-08-2009, 06:10 AM	#26 (permalink)
sledger Spanish_Vicente Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: cricsim, lol Posts: 28,161	I'd go with the team Fred proposed tbh, problem is, if Trescothick came back and got a duck in both innings then it would be awful, and not entirely inprobable.

09-08-2009, 06:12 AM	#27 (permalink)
GIMH Eternal Optimist Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Shake my tree where's the apple for me? Posts: 43,656	The main reason to bring Tresco back is that he is the master of the mint saliva, would be worth it for Burgey's reaction alone, would be something like this FTR:

09-08-2009, 07:09 AM	#29 (permalink)
GIMH Eternal Optimist Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Shake my tree where's the apple for me? Posts: 43,656	Hope so

09-08-2009, 07:17 AM	#30 (permalink)
GIMH Eternal Optimist Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Shake my tree where's the apple for me? Posts: 43,656	Bell, Bopara, Harmison out. Trott, Key, Flintoff in. Providing he can play, it will be Freddie's last Test match. Century and a 5fer, please.

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