**Official** West Indies in England 2012

[Pothas]

The weather is bloody awful which is never going to help, always feel it is a shame for them they are always tour early season these days.

 

[GIMH]

Not really surprising though is it? I'd back most county attacks to skittle them for something similar at this stage in the tour.

Even Australia gave them a going over so of course they are going to struggle when they take the step up against our reserves

 

[Manee]

Not sure if I'm happy with Dirtbag in the side, but Brooks certainly deserved it, Meaker is quick, if a bit rubbish. Coles got in for his early season form, and fair enough, think Barker may be the better long-term bet.

Disagree regarding Meaker, he is very good in the 4 day format.

 

[Mainze]

Could be a lot of fielding for the Windies to do this Spring based on today

 

[Jacknife]

From 92/2 to 98/5 for the Lions, not very good at all but from the sound of things they're have been a a couple of jaffas to get rid of Carberry & Bell.

 

[AndyZaltzHair]

Apparently Ravi Rampaul showing some good form

 

[Howe_zat]

Bairstow sorts it out, what's new. Lead with 5 down.

 

[Kippax]

England Lions v West Indies - Highlights - Day 1 - YouTube
Literally a head-shaking dismissal from Chanderpaul at 1:06, Bravo looks good after that.

 

[Spark]

I love how Bravo just stands dead still, clearly in a "uh... wtf did i just see?" mode

 

[social]

Even Australia gave them a going over so of course they are going to struggle when they take the step up against our reserves

Taking the piss by sending the nightwatchman Bell in so early though

Should really show more respect

 

[Manee]

Given the conditions, Sammy to come in for Shillingford, Edwards or Rampaul? I'd say Shillingford. In for Edwards is sensible too and I'd disagree entirely with bringing him in for Rampaul, but it would not be unexpected.

 

[TT Boy]

Edwards has to get the flick, was the weak link in the Aus series and England have seen and smashed him before. Averages 44 in 15 test matches against England.

 

[TT Boy]

Meaker is no mug with the bat. Innings victory is still on.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

If these matches mean anything then Taylor is going to run Bopara extremely close for the number 6 slot next week.

 

[Manee]

Edwards has to get the flick, was the weak link in the Aus series and England have seen and smashed him before. Averages 44 in 15 test matches against England.

Yes. I'm starting to come around now. He is very good when in rhythm but that isn't often enough to keep his place in the team ahead of Roach, Rampaul, Sammy (who has the batting and captaincy factor) or Shillingford.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Yes. I'm starting to come around now. He is very good when in rhythm but that isn't often enough to keep his place in the team ahead of Roach, Rampaul, Sammy (who has the batting and captaincy factor) or Shillingford.

He is a bit similar to Devon Malcolm. When he gets it right he is deadly but those days don't happen often enough and he is either brilliant or rubbish with nothing inbetween.

 

[GIMH]

Taking the piss by sending the nightwatchman Bell in so early though

Should really show more respect

I deserved that

 

[Manee]

He is a bit similar to Devon Malcolm. When he gets it right he is deadly but those days don't happen often enough and he is either brilliant or rubbish with nothing inbetween.

Good comparison.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Gotta hand it to wee JT, the boy owns Loins' games. Seems to ton up in pretty much every FC game he plays for them.

Might be a helpful poke in the selectors' ribs too.

 

[Prince EWS]

Given the conditions, Sammy to come in for Shillingford, Edwards or Rampaul? I'd say Shillingford. In for Edwards is sensible too and I'd disagree entirely with bringing him in for Rampaul, but it would not be unexpected.

I know England are back at home now and it's a lot different, but with their struggles against spin in the winter I think it'd be madness to not at least have a crack at playing on some insecurities with a frontline spinner, regardless of the conditions.