vic_orthdox
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Harris did most of his best work with the bat when he was a lot younger and bowling medium pace; he had to provide something with the bat to get picked in FC cricket.
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*Official* Second Test at Lord's
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Prince EWS
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Yeah that's a far more accurate representation of what we should expect from Khawaja at Test level; if you bowl short or on his hip he will murder you but if you bowl full outside off - even bordering on half-volleys - then you'll tie him down completely until he inevitably edges one. His scoring weakness being in the exact same area as his defensive weakness is in stark contrast to Hughes who will punish you if you don't execute your plans quite right, and the fact that he also struggles to get himself off strike makes him a bowling coach's wet dream.
Definitely capable of scoring runs and looking classy while doing so but I don't think England in England is the most likely of suitors for that. I'd stick with Cowan but I don't see it making too much difference either way.
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Harris has hit
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30th Match: Western Australia v Queensland at Perth, Mar 14-17, 2013 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo
in his recent FC games though (15 months ago counts as recently right?)
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30th Match: Western Australia v Queensland at Perth, Mar 14-17, 2013 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo
in his recent FC games though (15 months ago counts as recently right?)
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this is where I stand and the important thing for me is, will they drop Usman after one game? Cause I'd be totally be fine with Warner coming straight back in at 3 if he plays even one half decent knock while he's away. but will they wanna give Usman an extended chance?
King Pietersen
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So excited for the start of this Test match. No better sporting event than an Ashes Test match at Lords. Just hope we pick Graham Onions, in place of Finn.
Adders
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Jeez Pieman......still haven't learnt to read mate!!
I've said that I'm torn on the selection and I don't think it's a clear cut as some may think........certainly no blind faith in it. I will not be disappointed if it's a straight swap Finn for Onions but I also won't' be disappointed necessarily if Finn plays. Will be slightly concerned if it's Finn for Bresnan though......just don't think we'll see the Bres from 3 years ago again.....sadly.
Anyway, in Flower/Saker I trust.
Ruckus
International Captain
eh aside from the fact he just doesn't bother to explain the headline in the article (which is clearly a bit of sensationalism), I don't think there's anything particularly outrageous there. At least he acknowledges England's strengths, and doesn't just brush them off like they have "no quality" or some other bs.
Prince EWS
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Yeah, that's the thing. Warner's a better bat than either Khawaja or Cowan, but they've decided to make him unavailable here so he can get a game under his belt. If Khawaja comes in here then it'll make it really hard to immediately drop him after one Test regardless of what he scores, whereas Cowan could very justifiably be dropped for Warner after this Test if he doesn't do much.
I guess you really shouldn't be making selections for a Test just to make your job easier for the next one though.
I don't think any serious English cricket journalist is saying that about Australia, it is just a few former players.
wpdavid
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Yeah, I'd see it that way too. Bottom line is we're not quite as well endowed with 3rd seamers as we thought a couple of years ago, and you could make arguments against all of the options. They're probably tempted to play Tremlett, but I think it's too soon.
Really want him to play just to see Scaly's reaction. I am not sure he would know what to do.
King Pietersen
International Captain
Tremlett's been very heavily involved in the warm-up apparently. Don't think he'll play today, but 3rd Test match I reckon he'll definitely be in the squad. Would love to see him in the team today, but I'm for either Onions or Finn. Don't want to see Bresnan in the XI.
Warney
Nice to see him back, enjoy listening to him in the comm box.
Warney
Nice to see him back, enjoy listening to him in the comm box.
Scaly piscine
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I don't have Sky and I'm at home so I'm not seeing whatever drivel they're putting out.
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it only becomes creepy once you focus on it tbf
vic_orthdox
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Selvey indicating that Bres marking out his run.
Cabinet96
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Warne is currently telling us he'd pick Fokers Faulkner because he plays with him at the Melbourne Stars.