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CWB304 · 13-12-2012, 01:33 AM

The question is why is Bell even playing? Whoever was responsible for his selection in this Test should lose his job. England have effectively gone into this match a man down, and have been doing so in all the overseas Tests in which Bell has played in the UAE and the S/C over the past 18 months.

Spikey · 13-12-2012, 01:35 AM

he may well have been dropped already had the selectors listened to me and dumped patel for root back before the 2nd test #alwaysright

flibbertyjibber · 13-12-2012, 01:35 AM

With absolute certainty I predict Bell will play in the 1st test in New Zealand. Whether he should is open to debate, personally i'd have left him at home after he went on paternity leave.

Spark · 13-12-2012, 01:37 AM

Early days but R00t looks alright here

KungFu_Kallis · 13-12-2012, 01:37 AM

Bit of a mad hatter selection, Root. Couldn't be less familiar conditions and situation. Maybe searching for a Faf

LegionOfBrad · 13-12-2012, 01:37 AM

If Bell plays in NZ he'll probably get a graceful 200 against their quicks. Hopefully the selectors will realise they can't keep picking him as he can't perform against spin.

Burgey · 13-12-2012, 01:38 AM

Quite like the early signs of Root's footworkoving back to the spinners. Nice drive just now too.

Heh. Root.

Flem274* · 13-12-2012, 01:38 AM

Bell will be fine once he escapes the subcontinent.

Spark · 13-12-2012, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Flem274*

Bell will be fine once he escapes the subcontinent.

He looked pretty dreadful against Steyn and co at times

Spikey · 13-12-2012, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KungFu_Kallis

Bit of a mad hatter selection, Root. Couldn't be less familiar conditions and situation. Maybe searching for a Faf

It's cause Morgan & Patel ****ing suck. Maybe lucky to get ahead of the red head but I think it's a very sound selection, and should have been done for the 2nd test.

KungFu_Kallis · 13-12-2012, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flem274*

Bell will be fine once he escapes the subcontinent.

Of course you mean once he escapes A) subcontinent, B) pressure, C) good bowlers and D) baby brain

Flem274* · 13-12-2012, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by KungFu_Kallis

Of course you mean once he escapes A) subcontinent, B) pressure, C) good bowlers and D) baby brain

Nah Bell is pretty good at tonking good bowlers at home if Cook and co. have already done all the work.

He and AB could make a club. /Burgey

Spark · 13-12-2012, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Spikey

It's cause Morgan & Patel ****ing suck. Maybe lucky to get ahead of the red head but I think it's a very sound selection, and should have been done for the 2nd test.

Also a contributor to one of the great dismissals

Just to emphasise

Spikey · 13-12-2012, 01:43 AM

career highlight

Burgey · 13-12-2012, 01:53 AM

If England's debutant makes a ton, will a tabloid run with an "India Rooted" headline?

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CWB304 U19 Debutant Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London Posts: 335	The question is why is Bell even playing? Whoever was responsible for his selection in this Test should lose his job. England have effectively gone into this match a man down, and have been doing so in all the overseas Tests in which Bell has played in the UAE and the S/C over the past 18 months. __________________ "In 2009 he lost his old, faded India cap, when it was stolen from a ground. He was very, very upset about it. It was dear to him and he was extremely proud to wear it." Vijeeta Dravid on her husband Rahul, March 2012

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LegionOfBrad U19 Vice-Captain Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Penarth, UK Posts: 542	If Bell plays in NZ he'll probably get a graceful 200 against their quicks. Hopefully the selectors will realise they can't keep picking him as he can't perform against spin. Last edited by LegionOfBrad; 13-12-2012 at 01:39 AM.

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13-12-2012, 01:35 AM	#6738 (permalink)
flibbertyjibber Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: England Posts: 7,951	With absolute certainty I predict Bell will play in the 1st test in New Zealand. Whether he should is open to debate, personally i'd have left him at home after he went on paternity leave.

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KungFu_Kallis U19 Cricketer Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Kiwiland Posts: 403	Bit of a mad hatter selection, Root. Couldn't be less familiar conditions and situation. Maybe searching for a Faf

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Spikey Cricket Web: All-Time Legend Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: All Glory To The Nev Posts: 24,117	career highlight

13-12-2012, 01:53 AM	#6750 (permalink)
Burgey Cricket Web Staff Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Castle Posts: 35,156	If England's debutant makes a ton, will a tabloid run with an "India Rooted" headline?

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