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*Official* Match 36 - England v West Indies
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Blaze 18
Banned
Heard Tremlett's going to be replacing him.
BoyBrumby
Englishman
Hope the selectors grasp the nettle and drop Jimmy.
They weren't afraid to make the big call to drop Finn in the Ashes, who was our leading wicket taker but whose profligacy had cost us dearly in a low scoring test at the WACA. Surely being expensive is even more of a sin in limited overs cricket?
I think two spinners is a must for Chennai, so think Yardy is likely to replace one of Colly or Ravi. I'm not sure if it says more of his decline as a batsman or our lack of spinning options, but we almost miss KP as much for his offies as his runs just now.
They weren't afraid to make the big call to drop Finn in the Ashes, who was our leading wicket taker but whose profligacy had cost us dearly in a low scoring test at the WACA. Surely being expensive is even more of a sin in limited overs cricket?
I think two spinners is a must for Chennai, so think Yardy is likely to replace one of Colly or Ravi. I'm not sure if it says more of his decline as a batsman or our lack of spinning options, but we almost miss KP as much for his offies as his runs just now.
wpdavid
Hall of Fame Member
The other precedent for dropping Jimmy was the last 2020WC, when Flower did exactly that.
Given Yardy's direness and the likely pitch tomorrow, you do have to wonder exactly why Tredwell's in the squad if he doesn't play against WI.
Colly vs Bopara is an interesting call. Bopara has at least played a couple of decent knocks in this tourny, and he does have form against WI, albeit in the longer form of the game. But Colly's off-cutters would be missed.
Nate
You'll Never Walk Alone
Haha, you crazy kids.
If England lose this game they will be knocked out, and Bangladesh will go through. If they win, tie or it is rained out, they will progress, assuming South Africa beat Bangladesh. If the Deshis get up, it doesn't matter what England do today.
It's all explained here.
Woodster
International Captain
Would remain sceptical over the possible impact of Yardy even on a pitch that may slightly assist him. Would much prefer the inclusion of both Collingwood and Bopara, don't think including those two weakens the bowling at all, yet it would certainly strengthen the batting.
Have hopes for Bell being moved up to open, though I presume the long-running Prior experiment will persevered with, and maybe because of the way Anderson bowled on this pitch against SA where he managed to get just enough out of the track to be effective, they may also stick with him in the hope he can replicate that performance.
Huge game for us, really have no idea which way it's going to go.
Have hopes for Bell being moved up to open, though I presume the long-running Prior experiment will persevered with, and maybe because of the way Anderson bowled on this pitch against SA where he managed to get just enough out of the track to be effective, they may also stick with him in the hope he can replicate that performance.
Huge game for us, really have no idea which way it's going to go.
Quaggas
State Captain
I think 8ankitj is responding to a WI-Eng tie scenario - then if Ban loses to SA, Eng will go through on NNR.
Howe_zat
Audio File
The sooner we dismiss the idea of Yardy as a second spinner the better. He's a medium pacer. If the pitch is very conductive to spin, Yardy won't benefit any more than Collingwood. If England want to play two spinners they should bring in Tredwell, not that I rate him that highly, but he's the only other genuine spinner in the squad. Bresnan at 7 and Swann at 8 seems fine to me, so he can come in for Collingwood if necessary. I still think that's a tactic strictly for an absolute bunsen only though.
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GIMH
Norwood's on Fire
If we win and Bangas beat Saffa I think we can still go through if India beat Windies, right?
Howe_zat
Audio File
Yeah, that's the only way the Windies will go out instead of us. If the WI beat India then India could still go out instead of us on NRR.
Nate
You'll Never Walk Alone
BeeGee
International Captain
I believe you are correct.
GotSpin
Hall of Fame Member
Would probably have a **** if that happened