5th Test: England vs Australia at the Brit Oval

[Ollie_H]

Can't believe how quick Monty has fallen, when he came onto the scene the English were in joy to finally have a spinner that could spin the ball and take wickets.

He was doing so well when he came in, but now no one has any idea whats happened to him. Probably a case of us bringing players into early again

 

[The_gas]

No one should be surprised at our selectors and their inability to select the right players.

 

[aussie1st]

He was doing so well when he came in, but now no one has any idea whats happened to him. Probably a case of us bringing players into early again

Sounds similar to Dan Cullen, had an awesome start to his career and was embarked as our replacement for Warne. Even got a Test match and a few ODIs but then after that he fell apart and now struggles to hold his spot for his State side.

 

[Ollie_H]

Sounds similar to Dan Cullen, had an awesome start to his career and was embarked as our replacement for Warne. Even got a Test match and a few ODIs but then after that he fell apart and now struggles to hold his spot for his State side.

Yep, sounds just like Panesar. If he was at a better club than northants he might not make it into the team.

 

[Cricketman]

Monty is loved around the world, though. Doesn't matter if he sucks at bowling.

 

[Howsie]

Monty is loved around the world, though. Doesn't matter if he sucks at bowling.

He is?

Most people I know hate him.

 

[karnog]

lol depends. When he's performing on the field he's loved. Still affectionately teased but in a loving manner. When he screws up (which is common nowadays) he's the butt of every joke.

 

[angryangy]

I think Trott is a very good pick, worth the punt. It's just that it seems indicative of an odd behaviour by the England selectors. Never mind the Ashes, Trott was a name touted for stacks of games before this, especially in ODIs, where the top order often struggles to make an impact.

I feel it correlates with the players that the selectors are reluctant to expunge. The longest period that they've been able to drop Harmison from the Test side is 5 months. Considering the struggles he has had, you'd think it'd be at least a year. Being dropped by England can be a very non-committal message.

 

[barmyarmy]

Two questions for me.
Who is the batting cover if Flintoff can't play? I think Headingley showed that we can't play only 5 batsmen.
Why is Panesar in the squad? He's not even the best spinner at Northants atm let alone in Division 2, let alone in the country.

Based on that squad I would play:
Strauss
Cook
Bell
Trott
Collingwood
Prior
Flintoff
Swann
Anderson
Sidebottom
Onions

 

[Ollie_H]

Why is Panesar in the squad? He's not even the best spinner at Northants atm let alone in Division 2, let alone in the country.

Apparently that doesn't matter because of the 'future' :sarcasm[

 

[Themer]

He is?

Most people I know hate him.

Most people still love him, when his name was annouced at the Twenty Twenty final the whole ground cheered louder than they did for most of the day

 

[Howsie]

Most people still love him, when his name was annouced at the Twenty Twenty final the whole ground cheered louder than they did for most of the day

Over-appealing has always bugged me Tbh.

 

[evertonfan]

I think my pessimism is completely justified on this one so allow me to say one thing and one thing only;

Goodbye urn.

 

[Sureshot]

Don't know why Monty is being considered. Had an awful season.

 

[Skater]

Monty Panesar? I mean, Monty Panesar? I'd have more faith in a steak and kidney pie as our frontline spinner.