The Ashes 2021/22

[Aislabie]

Must be a few counties thinking about signing him.

As a Northants fan, he could probably bat in our top three as well if he wants.

I think I'd be particularly interested in him signing for Kent though. Imagine having to face both Stevo and ScoBo

 

[ahmedleo414]

Just tuned in Hamid missed out again eh

 

[Aislabie]

It's episode 83 of "Let's Guess What England's Best XI Would Be"

1. Opener - I still kinda rate Rory Burns here
2. Opener - Zak Crawley will play the next 30 Tests
3. Top Order Bat - I think I'd drop Malan. Bring back James Vince for memes
4. Top Order Bat - Joe Rooooot, but perhaps not as captain
5. Middle Order Bat - maybe don't let Rooty overbowl Ben Stokes
6. Middle Order Bat - Jonny Bairstow must play 100 Tests
7. Wicket-Keeper - obviously Ben Foakes
8. Seam Bowler - I'd pick Ollie Robinson over Broady
9. Swing Bowler - Jimmy Anderson is still the best here
10. Express Pace - the only fit one is Mark Wood
11. Spin Bowler - probably still Jack Leach I guess?

Honestly, imagine the pain of watching Crawley and Vince nicking off every week

 

[Aislabie]

Early call - Zak Crawley Bannerman record tilt?

 

[ddrap14]

Early call - Zak Crawley Bannerman record tilt?

What record is this?

 

[ddrap14]

What record is this?

I just did some math and figured it out

 

[wasteyouryouth]

It's episode 83 of "Let's Guess What England's Best XI Would Be"

1. Opener - I still kinda rate Rory Burns here
2. Opener - Zak Crawley will play the next 30 Tests
3. Top Order Bat - I think I'd drop Malan. Bring back James Vince for memes
4. Top Order Bat - Joe Rooooot, but perhaps not as captain
5. Middle Order Bat - maybe don't let Rooty overbowl Ben Stokes
6. Middle Order Bat - Jonny Bairstow must play 100 Tests
7. Wicket-Keeper - obviously Ben Foakes
8. Seam Bowler - I'd pick Ollie Robinson over Broady
9. Swing Bowler - Jimmy Anderson is still the best here
10. Express Pace - the only fit one is Mark Wood
11. Spin Bowler - probably still Jack Leach I guess?

Honestly, imagine the pain of watching Crawley and Vince nicking off every week

The problem with England is almost all of the 'best' batsmen can't bat in England.

 

[ddrap14]

Given out caught behind. Reviews. Out LBW.

Great knock from Crawley though. Hope we see more of it in Hobart - he certainly has some stuff about him.

 

[GuyIncognito]

Personally, I never want to hear a Sydney resident ever whinge about Melbourne's weather for the cricket again lol.

 

[GuyIncognito]

Given out caught behind. Reviews. Out LBW.

Great knock from Crawley though. Hope we see more of it in Hobart - he certainly has some stuff about him.

As a Kent fan from afar, Crawley frustrates me. 60+ games averaging only 30. For a guy with a good technique and strong foundation, his stats and results aren't befitting of it. Not sure what the issue is, perhaps mental fortitude.

 

[GuyIncognito]

Watching Stokes go about things, hard not to admire how he plays. Obvious pain but the man just digs in.

The way Root and Stokes are playing, sneaky (very sneaky) chance of going for the runs.

 

[ddrap14]

Geez, I wasn't paying full attention and thought that Lyon save was a catch. Woulda been an incredible and true-to-script bit of luck for the Aussies

 

[ddrap14]

THAT'S A CATCH THOUGH

 

[GuyIncognito]

THAT'S A CATCH THOUGH

The legend of Boland continues to grow.

 

[Punk_Sk8r]

Scott Boland is phenomenal - Ryan Harris incarnate

This thought literally came to my head about 20 minutes ago watching him bowl, even his action reminds me of Harris and the accuracy and knack for wickets!