Ridiculous and wasted reviewThat looks close if he’s not hit it
Awh, i knew there was an issue with the international team, didnt realise it was more a government policyIndian govt won't give a visa to Pakistani players or nationals
Assume you’re talking about the England review?Ridiculous and wasted review
Yes.Assume you’re talking about the England review?
Yeah that was a shit review... if he’d hit it he would’ve reviewed straight away. I always wonder what the non-striker says in those situations “yeah looked out mate, but better check”?!Yes.
I'd rather have Root than MalanWould Joe Root make you England’s XI for the T20? He’s not in mine
Shush!Morgan’s played some terrific shots. England should win this from here.
Really? Root doesn’t have the range of power hits for t20. Can’t even get an IPL gigI'd rather have Root than Malan
Neither do Azam or Williamson.Really? Root doesn’t have the range of power hits for t20. Can’t even get an IPL gig
Definitly in the squad but Malian seems to be playing himself in so a tough call. The fact Root can bowl as well might favour him in.Would Joe Root make you England’s XI for the T20? He’s not in mine
I'd go for a top 5 of :Definitly in the squad but Malian seems to be playing himself in so a tough call. The fact Root can bowl as well might favour him in.
Malan has seven 50s in 12 innings?!Neither do Azam or Williamson.
What the hell is Ali playing at?
what has happened to him? Trying to get dropped?!Moeen
Picking Root in a 15 man squad would be purely for politics. Doesn’t deserve a slot at all. He hasn’t even got his test form as it should be.Definitly in the squad but Malian seems to be playing himself in so a tough call. The fact Root can bowl as well might favour him in.
Hales won’t be playing for England again whilst Morgan is Captain.Root shouldn't be getting in ahead of Hales. England need a finisher, the top order is stacked.
I wouldn’t, Malan has been top tier for England avg of 50 and a SR of over 150I'd rather have Root than Malan
With Woakes or Willey as cover for Jordan, Wood as cover Archer and Banton as spare batsman. That would be my 15 man squad.I wouldn’t, Malan has been top tier for England avg of 50 and a SR of over 150
Root avg 35.7 and a SR of only 126
My England XI
Roy
Buttler
Bairstow
Malan
Morgan
Stokes
Ali
Jordan
T. Curran
Rashid
Archer
Having 3 RHB followed by 4 LHB does not seem ideal.I wouldn’t, Malan has been top tier for England avg of 50 and a SR of over 150
Root avg 35.7 and a SR of only 126
My England XI
Roy
Buttler
Bairstow
Malan
Morgan
Stokes
Ali
Jordan
T. Curran
Rashid
Archer
I'd say have them all pad up and then play it by ear!Having 3 RHB followed by 4 LHB does not seem ideal.
Can maybe have Bairstow open with Roy then move Malan to 3, and then have Buttler come in after 10 have been bowledHaving 3 RHB followed by 4 LHB does not seem ideal.
I'd say have them all pad up and then play it by ear!
Yeah, England's challenge is getting the permutation right for the match context. Malan and Stokes strike me as two batsmen who need a bit of time to get going. Ali is feast or famine. Ideally you want one of Morgan, Buttler and Stokes to be there at crunch time.Can maybe have Bairstow open with Roy then move Malan to 3, and then have Buttler come in after 10 have been bowled
Are there any other decent off spiner options for England to look beyond Ali potentially? I love the lad but clearly the past year hasn't been good for him.Is Dawson injured? Would have thought given Ali's indifferent form they'd want him as an option.
Edit: Yes, he ruptured his achilles.