Story Ashes XI

[Cricketman]

Hey spin, Did Gilly take any catches ? I really think he should open in the ODI's....strauss at 6 or sumthin....

 

[Bilal91]

I voted for Andrew flintoff to be the captain(lol)

Anyway flintoff should be in both sides

 

[The Spin]

Ashes XI ODI Squad Named

BBC report:

 

[ZoraxDoom]

After my 4/85 against the USA, I think I deserve a place in the ODI team!

Thats the point, it wasn't a test! 85 runs in ten overs is disgraceful, with a few lucky wickets. You'll be hammered by our te...uh...our enemy.

Actually, you should be in

I sure am in form, no doubt

 

[The Spin]

Test selection coming soon and match to be played v. Asian XI in a new thread just for that match maybe today! or tommorrow

 

[The Spin]

Reasons for ODI selection

Just thought I would give an insight into my decisions

Openers- Hayden and Strauss both impressed by single handedly winning a warm up, what we need to build a good start of an innings. Trescothick and Langer are being heavily involved in my Test selection plans

Gilchrist, Flintoff, Pieterson, Vaughan, - I felt they are going to be more help in an attacking innings than Ponting, Martyn, Katich or Bell and Vaughan playing as captain this time will help consolidate if a bad start

Clarke not Collingwood - I felt 2 spinners could be helpful in slowing down opponents innings and Clarke adds more to a batting order

S Jones not Harmison - His performance in the ODI really lit up the day and Harmison will be more useful in the tests.

Gilchrist not G Jones - Again GIlchrist is a better batter and is equal if not better with the gloves

Test lineup soon and possibly an extra warmup v.Netherlands

 

[Cricketman]

Go GILLY! Whoot! Im in the side! I think i should be in the test side too.

 

[Skater]

Shaun Tait talks to SPIN magazine's George Dobell.

George Dobell: "Why do you think you weren't selected for the One-Day International against the Asian XI?"

Shaun Tait: "Of course I was disappointed not to be chosen for the One-Day International against the Asian XI, but the selectors have to decide taking certain circumstances into account. Overall, I think experience ruled me out, despite my wonderful bowling against the United States of America."

George Dobell: "What are your plans now? Are you still hoping to be selected for the test match squad, or are you going to walk away?"

Shaun Tait: "I believe I have the ability to be selected for the test match squad, as I can keep the runs down and take vital wickets. I can also keep my head under pressure. If I am not selected, then better luck next time. But I am not just going to wait and hope on the sidelines for long. I need to be playing cricket."

 

[ZoraxDoom]

...as I can keep the runs down...

If you could, you would have been selected

 

[The Spin]

Ashes XI Test match selection

Ashes XI unveil test squad

Trescothick
Langer
Vaughan (c)
Ponting
Martyn
Flintoff
Gilchrist (wk)
Warne
Lee (b2)
Harmison
McGrath (b1)
Tait (sub)
Giles (sub)
Katich (sub)
G Jones (sub)

 

[usy]

ia m not in squad .. or i am Ponting ???

 

[usy]

http://show.imagehosting.us/show/771220/0/nouser_771/T0_-1_771220.gif

Look what i made . Ponting's ( me ) great 4

 

[The Spin]

You are Ponting so yes you are in, cool pic but very small

 

[usy]

BBC report:

do u like my BBCthings i gave u



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Ponting

 

[The Spin]

yes, theyre great thanks