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Post by estrangedsonoffaye on May 14, 2015 16:15:20 GMT
Squad is out:
Alastair Cook (Essex, capt), Adam Lyth, Gary Ballance (both Yorskhire), Ian Bell (Warwickshire), Joe Root (Yorkshire), Moeen Ali (Worcestershire), Ben Stokes (Durham), Jos Buttler (Lancashire, wk), Chris Jordan (Sussex), Stuart Broad (Nottinghamshire), James Anderson (Lancashire), Mark Wood (Durham).
Baptism of fire for Lyth, Trent Boult and Southee in swinging conditions.
Would love to see Wood given the nod ahead of Jordan for this one, see what he has.
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Post by partickpotter on May 14, 2015 17:59:49 GMT
Squad is out: Alastair Cook (Essex, capt), Adam Lyth, Gary Ballance (both Yorskhire), Ian Bell (Warwickshire), Joe Root (Yorkshire), Moeen Ali (Worcestershire), Ben Stokes (Durham), Jos Buttler (Lancashire, wk), Chris Jordan (Sussex), Stuart Broad (Nottinghamshire), James Anderson (Lancashire), Mark Wood (Durham). Baptism of fire for Lyth, Trent and Southee in swinging conditions. Would love to see Wood given the nod ahead of Jordan for this one, see what he has. Only surprise is Wood instead of Plunket. I'd be amazed if makes the final 11 though. England seem to have set out their stall for a 4 man pace attack of Anderson, Broad, Stokes and Jordan with Ali as the spinner. Time will tell if this works but the evidence says so far it is still a work in progress. The problem is with Broad still struggling to find consistent form, Jordan and Stokes performing as reasonable 4th bowlers and Ali simply not a front line spinner a lot depends on Anderson. The other interesting thing is where they bat Butler. Has to be at 6 IMO. Let's wait and see. Looking forward to the series - could be a good one. We should have to play well to win, |
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2015 19:23:13 GMT
Squad is out: Alastair Cook (Essex, capt), Adam Lyth, Gary Ballance (both Yorskhire), Ian Bell (Warwickshire), Joe Root (Yorkshire), Moeen Ali (Worcestershire), Ben Stokes (Durham), Jos Buttler (Lancashire, wk), Chris Jordan (Sussex), Stuart Broad (Nottinghamshire), James Anderson (Lancashire), Mark Wood (Durham). Baptism of fire for Lyth, Trent and Southee in swinging conditions. Would love to see Wood given the nod ahead of Jordan for this one, see what he has. Only surprise is Wood instead of Plunket. I'd be amazed if makes the final 11 though. England seem to have set out their stall for a 4 man pace attack of Anderson, Broad, Stokes and Jordan with Ali as the spinner. Time will tell if this works but the evidence says so far it is still a work in progress. The problem is with Broad still struggling to find consistent form, Jordan and Stokes performing as reasonable 4th bowlers and Ali simply not a front line spinner a lot depends on Anderson. The other interesting thing is where they bat Butler. Has to be at 6 IMO. Let's wait and see. Looking forward to the series - could be a good one. We should have to play well to win, No surprises at all .....the make up of the attack is a concern as we've touched on for about a year now .....the loss of Swann continues to show how debilitating it has been to England ...he took so much pressure of the seam attack , more than any English spinner I can remember, of course Anderson is marvelous at what he does , but Swann was the match winner I fear that we won't ever replace him....still that's an old point I make , let's hope for a good performance free from KP hype and a win for England. |
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Post by corkster on May 15, 2015 0:37:15 GMT
...let's hope for a good performance free from KP hype and a win for New Zealand.
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Post by partickpotter on May 15, 2015 6:16:34 GMT
...let's hope for a good performance free from KP hype and a win for New Zealand. Think you have a good chance. Your main bowlers are well suited to English conditions and you've got batsmen that can score big runs. You also play positively. Against you is a side with questions about its bowling, batting and leadership. I'd have you down as favourites. Just. The only thing is how is your bottle? Guess we'll see. |
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2015 8:50:05 GMT
...let's hope for a good performance free from KP hype and a win for New Zealand. Think you have a good chance. Your main bowlers are well suited to English conditions and you've got batsmen that can score big runs. You also play positively. Against you is a side with questions about its bowling, batting and leadership. I'd have you down as favourites. Just. The only thing is how is your bottle? Guess we'll see. Is the Death penalty still in place for those uttering treason ?  |
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Post by partickpotter on May 18, 2015 16:38:19 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2015 17:31:35 GMT
Can't argue with that assessment . |
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Post by partickpotter on May 18, 2015 17:36:40 GMT
Can't argue with that assessment . Of course all is forgiven if he picks up a five for on Thursday. Yes - I know. Fickle... |
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2015 17:37:50 GMT
Can't argue with that assessment . Of course all is forgiven if he picks up a five for on Thursday. Yes - I know. Fickle... On the field is a different thing.  |
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Post by Staffsoatcake on May 18, 2015 17:43:48 GMT
New Zealand.1-1.
Ashes. 0-3.
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Post by partickpotter on May 21, 2015 5:57:53 GMT
Am I alone in thinking there is something wrong (very wrong actually) in England players referring to the new ECB director of cricket by his nickname. This from "Cookie" in his pre test interview yesterday; Have a word Mr Strauss. What goes on the pitch, stays on the pitch. And you are no longer on the pitch. In other interview news, a wonderful one from our opponents captain explaining how they've turned around New Zealand's fortunes after that dreadful series in South Africa two years ago which included that humiliating dismissal in the first innings of the first test for 45 runs! NZ are a stern test for us. Great preparation for the Ashes. Looking forward to a good series starting this morning. Bit of a shame it's just two tests. |
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Post by corkster on May 21, 2015 6:17:25 GMT
Indeed a shame that there's only 2 tests and if I remember correctly you guys did rather well in the Ashes last time you has a series against NZ before it
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Post by ukcstokie on May 21, 2015 9:24:15 GMT
Wood or Jordan?
Hope they give Wood a chance, but we'd miss Jordan's fielding.
Suspect given the conservative nature of how the team is run, it'll be Jordan.
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Post by The Drunken Communist on May 21, 2015 9:28:42 GMT
Am I alone in thinking there is something wrong (very wrong actually) in England players referring to the new ECB director of cricket by his nickname. I agree, it all sounds too 'pally' & you already get the feeling that nothing is going to change. NZ are a stern test for us. A stern test... I'm expecting them to wipe the fucking floor with us! |
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Post by LGH87 on May 21, 2015 9:34:09 GMT
NZ win the toss and have a bowl.
If we bat out the day I'll be very surprised!
Glad to see Lyth finally get his chance, he should be going in to this test with 3 caps already not frigging none!
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2015 9:40:38 GMT
Am I alone in thinking there is something wrong (very wrong actually) in England players referring to the new ECB director of cricket by his nickname. This from "Cookie" in his pre test interview yesterday; Have a word Mr Strauss. What goes on the pitch, stays on the pitch. And you are no longer on the pitch. In other interview news, a wonderful one from our opponents captain explaining how they've turned around New Zealand's fortunes after that dreadful series in South Africa two years ago which included that humiliating dismissal in the first innings of the first test for 45 runs! NZ are a stern test for us. Great preparation for the Ashes. Looking forward to a good series starting this morning. Bit of a shame it's just two tests. Call me Mr ? |
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Post by estrangedsonoffaye on May 21, 2015 9:54:25 GMT
New Zealand putting us in to have a swing. Growing sense of unease,  |
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Post by estrangedsonoffaye on May 21, 2015 9:58:15 GMT
Lyth wearing a cable knit, big plus already there.
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Post by ukcstokie on May 21, 2015 9:59:48 GMT
New Zealand putting us in to have a swing. Growing sense of unease, Sunny so shouldn't swing that much. More likely to swing after today. ...but I maybe wrong! |
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Post by estrangedsonoffaye on May 21, 2015 10:04:26 GMT
Lyth - 666  |
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Post by estrangedsonoffaye on May 21, 2015 10:08:11 GMT
New Zealand putting us in to have a swing. Growing sense of unease, Sunny so shouldn't swing that much. More likely to swing after today. ...but I maybe wrong! Seems that way....so far.  The slope will provide a bit more movement off the surface I suppose. |
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Post by ukcstokie on May 21, 2015 10:13:46 GMT
Sunny so shouldn't swing that much. More likely to swing after today. ...but I maybe wrong! Seems that way....so far. The slope will provide a bit more movement off the surface I suppose. ..and the greenness will help the seem a bit - which should cheer up Broad a bit. |
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Post by estrangedsonoffaye on May 21, 2015 10:30:19 GMT
Lyth cops a beauty.
17-1
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2015 10:34:22 GMT
Lyth wearing a cable knit, big plus already there. Odd looking sweater though ....half cable ,half plain . |
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Post by estrangedsonoffaye on May 21, 2015 10:37:04 GMT
Lyth wearing a cable knit, big plus already there. Odd looking sweater though ....half cable ,half plain . Better than this over-shirt nonsense we've had since 09 |
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Post by The Drunken Communist on May 21, 2015 10:40:59 GMT
I really don't like those bright orange trainers. I hoped I'd seen the last of them in the Windies.
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Post by estrangedsonoffaye on May 21, 2015 10:44:37 GMT
In the mire here.
25-2
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Post by The Drunken Communist on May 21, 2015 10:48:26 GMT
A stern test... I'm expecting them to wipe the fucking floor with us!  |
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Post by estrangedsonoffaye on May 21, 2015 10:48:38 GMT
Oh dear oh dear.
25-3
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