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Ashes thread 17:11 - Jul 15 with 102645 views

Now that the World Cup’s done and dusted we can turn our attention to the next major event.
For me the most interesting questions about team selection are;
1) Do we open with Jason Roy? For me it’s a no brainer. I know all the arguments against- he doesn’t even open for Surrey, he struggles against the moving ball etc- but I feel that he’s in such good form and the alternatives are so mediocre that it would be silly not to. If he does come off he could give us control of the game in the first couple of hours. Him and Rory Burns for me.
2) Now that Jofra Archer has to have a place in the side, who are the other two quick bowlers going to be. If fit I guess Anderson has to play and I would give the third spot to Woakes but this means no place for Stuart Broad and the 90 mph+ Mark Wood.
3) Which spinner to go with - Ali or Rashid? Ali’s batting form seems to have dipped but it’s still not an easy decision to make.
Any thoughts?

Ashes thread on 23:48 - Jan 6 with 1499 views

SydneyRs

Ashes thread on 16:41 - Jan 6 by jonno
WE really do sruggle to bowl teams out. I can see this one going to the wire tomorrow.

Our bowling isn't great. Anderson's career almost finished (one more injury will likely be the end) with Broad not far behind and there isn't much coming through the ranks. Jury out on Archer and how effective he will be longer term. The potential is certainly there.

I think getting 20 wickats is going to be a struggle for some time.

Ashes thread on 02:00 - Jan 7 with 1490 views

CiderwithRsie

Ashes thread on 21:38 - Jan 6 by MedwayR
Sadly I don’t see anyone capable of doing a better job as captain. However, I do feel that the test captain should focus on that and stop playing the short form of the game, I think this would help Root’s batting and captaincy.

Burns?

(Successful county captain at Surrey before England debut)

Ashes thread on 15:10 - Jan 7 with 1425 views

Hayesender

Ben Stokes

Poll:

Shamima Beghum

Ashes thread on 15:17 - Jan 7 with 1417 views

Mick_S

What a catch by Crawley - lovely QPR Happy Days flag in the background. That was just superb.

Did I ever mention that I was in Minder?

Ashes thread on 15:32 - Jan 7 with 1402 views

stowmarketrange

Ashes thread on 15:17 - Jan 7 by Mick_S
What a catch by Crawley - lovely QPR Happy Days flag in the background. That was just superb.

Great backdrop to a great catch.Happy day’s indeed.

Ashes thread on 15:35 - Jan 7 with 1394 views

flynnbo

Great victory. Everyone played a part and good captaincy skills by Root today. Ben Stokes is unbelievable!!

Ashes thread on 15:39 - Jan 7 with 1383 views

18StoneOfHoop

Cracking last day exciting cricket from listening to the social on 5 EXTRA.
Tuffers v good.
Has there ever been a better English all-action sporting superstar ginger?
Does the owner of the QPR England flag post on here?
Can anyone screenshot/download a pic of it?

I'll see Sky Sports YouTube 3 min highlights in a day I'll guess.

'I'm 18 with a bullet.Got my finger on the trigger,I'm gonna pull it.." Love,Peace and Fook Chelski! More like 20StoneOfHoop now. Let's face it I'm not getting any thinner. Pass the cake and pies please.

Ashes thread on 15:51 - Jan 7 with 1348 views

jonno

Ashes thread on 15:35 - Jan 7 by flynnbo
Great victory. Everyone played a part and good captaincy skills by Root today. Ben Stokes is unbelievable!!

Good job we have Stokes or we would really be struggling. Saffers are pretty second rate to be honest.

Ashes thread on 10:17 - Jan 16 with 1218 views

MrSheen

Solid start, but 61/0 off 27 overs sounds like a game to be savoured on text commentary.

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