*Official* Fifth Test at The Oval

GIMH · 08-08-2009, 02:18 PM

Already plentiful discussion about who England should pick for this one so thought we could do with a thread.

Freddie will return, surely. Other than that, ****ed if I know what we should do.

Lillian Thomson · 08-08-2009, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeraintIsMyHero

Already plentiful discussion about who England should pick for this one so thought we could do with a thread.

Freddie will return, surely. Other than that, ****ed if I know what we should do.

FBU · 08-08-2009, 02:47 PM

I don't think Anderson will be fit so Sidebottom in for him.

Pizzorno · 08-08-2009, 03:09 PM

All we have to do is win on one of the flattest decks in the country with a batting line-up in which the tail starts at 2. Easy.

FBU · 08-08-2009, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pizzorno

All we have to do is win on one of the flattest decks in the country with a batting line-up in which the tail starts at 2. Easy.

Strauss
Cook
Trott
Joyce
Collingwood
Prior
Flintoff
Swann
Broad
Sidebottom
Onions

sledger · 08-08-2009, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FBU

Strauss
Cook
Trott
Joyce
Collingwood
Prior
Flintoff
Swann
Broad
Sidebottom
Onions

This, imo. With Anderson if he is fit.

Pizzorno · 08-08-2009, 04:21 PM

Bring in Paul Horton I say. Far more solid at the top of the order than Cook.

Why oh why did Marcus have to retire?

Prince EWS · 08-08-2009, 04:35 PM

Wouldn't want Trott in against the new ball (and yes I know he opens in one-day domestic stuff). If you were going to drop Bell and Bopara for him and Joyce, I'd run with this order:

3 Joyce
4 Collingwood
5 Trott
6 Prior

Jamee999 · 08-08-2009, 04:39 PM

Strauss
Cook
Key
Collingwood
Prior
Joyce
Flintoff
Broad
Swann
Anderson/Harmison/Sidebottom depending on pitch/fitness
Onions

JBH001 · 08-08-2009, 04:41 PM

Seems rough to throw in Joyce and Trott into such a must win situation, no?

I suppose Ramps and/or Tresco are absolutely out of the question?

Also, the Freddie circus of will he or wont he must stop. An early call would be best for all concerned.

If Freddie is unable to play, then it really does become interesting...

whoami · 08-08-2009, 04:50 PM

strauss
denly
carberry
joyce
collingwood
prior
flintoff
broad
swann
anderson or sidebottom
onions

i know this well never happen, oh well :P

Uppercut · 08-08-2009, 04:51 PM

I guess we can only hope he's doing something completely different with the test match strip than he's been doing for the FC games. Four games there this season, four draws. In the last match there, between Surrey and Leicestershire and ending five days ago, 593/5d played 608/4d.

whoami · 08-08-2009, 04:52 PM

he must be, 100%, no alternative

pup11 · 08-08-2009, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamee999

Strauss
Cook
Key
Collingwood
Prior
Joyce
Flintoff
Broad
Swann
Anderson/Harmison/Sidebottom depending on pitch/fitness
Onions

Yeah, pretty much the side that England should play at the Oval, but AFAIC even if they make these changes,they have taken a test too many in doing so, I don't think it would be easy for people like Key and Joyce to step into the middle of an Ashes series in such a crucial game.

The Oval pitch is also another huge factor for this test, if it is as flat as usual, then there is no chance of a result, so with all this time between the 4th and 5th test England need to come up with a result producing deck for the fifth test, and the only way to do it is, by keeping the pitch as dry and uneven as possible.

Son Of Coco · 08-08-2009, 09:28 PM

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.

08-08-2009, 02:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
GIMH Eternal Optimist Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Shake my tree where's the apple for me? Posts: 43,581	Official Fifth Test at The Oval Already plentiful discussion about who England should pick for this one so thought we could do with a thread. Freddie will return, surely. Other than that, **ed if I know what we should do. __________________ Watch out, for as soon as it pleases them they’ll send you out to protect their gold in wars whose weapons, rapidly developed by servile scientists, will become more and more deadly until they can with a flick of the finger** tear a million of you to pieces RIP Craigos. A true CW legend. You will be missed.

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Prince EWS Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New South Wales Posts: 37,688	Wouldn't want Trott in against the new ball (and yes I know he opens in one-day domestic stuff). If you were going to drop Bell and Bopara for him and Joyce, I'd run with this order: 3 Joyce 4 Collingwood 5 Trott 6 Prior __________________ ~ Cribbage

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Son Of Coco Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,056	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. __________________ "What is this what is this who is this guy shouting what is this going on in here?" - CP. (re: psxpro) R.I.P Craigos, you were a champion bloke. One of the best *R.I.P Fardin 'Bob' Qayyumi* Member of the Church of the Holy Glenn McGrath

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FBU State Vice-Captain Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London Posts: 1,055	I don't think Anderson will be fit so Sidebottom in for him.

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Pizzorno State Regular Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: St.Helens Posts: 937	Bring in Paul Horton I say. Far more solid at the top of the order than Cook. Why oh why did Marcus have to retire?

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JBH001 International Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Zealand Posts: 3,236	Seems rough to throw in Joyce and Trott into such a must win situation, no? I suppose Ramps and/or Tresco are absolutely out of the question? Also, the Freddie circus of will he or wont he must stop. An early call would be best for all concerned. If Freddie is unable to play, then it really does become interesting...

08-08-2009, 04:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
whoami Cricket Spectator Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: london Posts: 26	strauss denly carberry joyce collingwood prior flintoff broad swann anderson or sidebottom onions i know this well never happen, oh well :P

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whoami Cricket Spectator Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: london Posts: 26	he must be, 100%, no alternative

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