Who would you have as Captain though? Stokes is a no no for me, the last time it was given to an allrounder it ended badly [Flintoff]  Stokes doesn't need the faff of being Captain in my view. I agree Root isn't the man for the job, but who is?

Quote from: Philipp on August 26, 2019, 03:22:28 PM
Who would you have as Captain though?

I just can't answer that as the job always seems to be a poisoned chalice. Whoever wears that particular crown always seems to suffer in the playing department

Quote from: Newportnobby on August 26, 2019, 03:30:51 PM

Quote from: Philipp on August 26, 2019, 03:22:28 PM
Who would you have as Captain though?

I just can't answer that as the job always seems to be a poisoned chalice. Whoever wears that particular crown always seems to suffer in the playing department

It seems peculiar to the England team though, Kohli is doing OK, Williamson for NZ, even Smith when he was Aussie Captain. Very bizarre 

Just a fantastic - brilliant end to the game.

Quote from: port perran on August 26, 2019, 04:19:52 PM
Just a fantastic - brilliant end to the game.

Having been out most of the day and avoiding any coverage I was looking forward to watching the highlights on Ch 5 without knowing what would happen. I couldn't believe it when the Ch 5 news just before the cricket informed everyone of the result. My remote almost got hurled at the TV
You expect it from other channels (like the Beeb taking great delight in telling you the F1 result before the highlights on Ch 4) but why would Ch 5 ruin the next programme?

How irritating mick. Thats why i waited after work to head home and go on the bbc website. I would have got annoyed with c5.

Quote from: Philipp on August 26, 2019, 02:58:43 PM
It will be interesting to see who makes way for the returning Anderson

Well that's that one sorted then, Anderson out for the rest of the Ashes 

If Anderson is fit then, I'm sorry, but Woakes should be benched as he's not really been consistent enough for me, although he can and does contribute a few runs sometimes.

james anderson is the leading fast bowler who has taken more wickets but has not been passed fit. woakes needs a break

i would be concerned at the top 3 with need for runs, root at 4 and bring curran for variety, archer will bowl fast and quick, broad will bowl top of off and add experience. leach is proven spinner and can bat

Roy, Burns and Denley to come good against a demoralised Aussie attack.
England to win easily.

With the next tests being so late in the day I'm afraid I can see the weather playing a big part in the last two tests. The Oval test always ends in a draw anyway.

I thought that religious discussions were banned on the forum.

Quote from: Philip. on August 30, 2019, 04:56:45 PM

Quote from: Philipp on August 26, 2019, 02:58:43 PM
It will be interesting to see who makes way for the returning Anderson

Well that's that one sorted then, Anderson out for the rest of the Ashes 

Beeb news this morning stated Anderson out for the Ashes so maybe no change to the bowling line up although I, too, would like to see Curran given a chance

Quote from: Newportnobby on August 31, 2019, 12:24:23 PM

Quote from: Philip. on August 30, 2019, 04:56:45 PM

Quote from: Philipp on August 26, 2019, 02:58:43 PM
It will be interesting to see who makes way for the returning Anderson

Well that's that one sorted then, Anderson out for the rest of the Ashes 

Beeb news this morning stated Anderson out for the Ashes so maybe no change to the bowling line up although I, too, would like to see Curran given a chance

Who are you dropping for Curran? And are we talking Tom or brother Sam?
Personally I would replace Jason Roy with Gary Ballance. He's scoring runs for Yorkshire and has test experience. The only other play I would possibly drop is Butler, but only because his confidence has gone.
Just my thoughts

Kirky

Quote from: kirky on August 31, 2019, 02:57:53 PM

Quote from: Newportnobby on August 31, 2019, 12:24:23 PM

Quote from: Philip. on August 30, 2019, 04:56:45 PM

Quote from: Philipp on August 26, 2019, 02:58:43 PM
It will be interesting to see who makes way for the returning Anderson

Well that's that one sorted then, Anderson out for the rest of the Ashes 

Beeb news this morning stated Anderson out for the Ashes so maybe no change to the bowling line up although I, too, would like to see Curran given a chance

Who are you dropping for Curran? And are we talking Tom or brother Sam?

I'd drop Woakes in favour of Sam Curran for the next test