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[wanderer paul]

Hopefully the clear out of mates of mates has done the job?

Fresh faces, new ideas, new strategies and, hopefully, better players to blood…. ?

 

[TW3Bee]

To be honest who is out there that is an outstanding candidate - I don't see anyone at the moment

I don't think it matters who is in charge it is the way County Cricket is arranged in this Country, which is always going to be a problem as there is such a small window in the Summer to arrange too much Cricket, not helped by the money making monstrosity that is The Hundred, which does nothing for real cricket fans.
Drop this.
Play the four day game throughout the Summer so that batsmen and bowlers get to play in different conditions.
The way things are at the moment nothing will change, and England will continue to sit at the bottom of the Test Rankings.

 

[Gazza Bee]

I don't think it matters who is in charge it is the way County Cricket is arranged in this Country, which is always going to be a problem as there is such a small window in the Summer to arrange too much Cricket, not helped by the money making monstrosity that is The Hundred, which does nothing for real cricket fans.
Drop this.
Play the four day game throughout the Summer so that batsmen and bowlers get to play in different conditions.
The way things are at the moment nothing will change, and England will continue to sit at the bottom of the Test Rankings.

Unfortunately the T20 Blast and Hundred are the ECB's cash cow so they won't be removed from the schedule when County Championship games get 1 man and his dog in attendance.

 

[TW3Bee]

Unfortunately the T20 Blast and Hundred are the ECB's cash cow so they won't be removed from the schedule when County Championship games get 1 man and his dog in attendance.

I'm quite happy with the T20, as I can still support Middlesex, but the Hundred means nothing to me.

 

[TW3Bee]

Joe Root to stay on as captain for the West Indies tour.

Is the3re really anyone else?

 

[aawharris]

So Thorpe has left aswell.
Im surprised he even knows where he is half the time
#NotTheSharpestTool

 

[Holysmit]

So Thorpe has left aswell.
Im surprised he even knows where he is half the time
#NotTheSharpestTool

His hatred for his ex wife in his autobiography is intense as f***!

 

[Inappropriate Smilies Bee]

His hatred for his ex wife in his autobiography is intense as f***!

Didn’t he retire or miss loads of tests because of going through a divorce now you mention it. Was quite unusual in those days for anything apart from injury to at least be the official reason. Quality batsman.

 

[Indian Bee]

To be honest who is out there that is an outstanding candidate - I don't see anyone at the moment

Jason Gillespie ticks all the boxes for me but whether he is prepared to leave living in Australia is another question. Ponting would be another shout and Stephen Fleming whom is doing wonders for NZ is one that is destined for higher things but would take a lucrative offer.

 

[Les Beeavinu]

Hopefully the clear out of mates of mates has done the job?

Fresh faces, new ideas, new strategies and, hopefully, better players to blood…. ?

Let's wait to see who they bring in first.

 

[The Pipe]

I see Alex Stewart is a name being discussed a lot, well respected, capable of dealing with the suits and has experience with Surrey. Would work well with Strauss

 

[LostBee]

Jason Gillespie ticks all the boxes for me but whether he is prepared to leave living in Australia is another question. Ponting would be another shout and Stephen Fleming whom is doing wonders for NZ is one that is destined for higher things but would take a lucrative offer.

Agreed, he has been the obvious choice for a few years but it hasn't happened yet so you have to wonder if it ever will.

No doubt it will be some public school bootlicker who won't cause any fuss though.

 

[Indian Bee]

Agreed, he has been the obvious choice for a few years but it hasn't happened yet so you have to wonder if it ever will.

No doubt it will be some public school bootlicker who won't cause any fuss though.

It is really important that for test match cricket to survive we have a thriving England test team. I really hope England get this appointment right. Let’s see whom they appoint. If it is one appointment for the boys then traditional test cricket as we know it will suffer. Not sure I said this on this thread but having Kohli no longer as the test captain for India is a huge blow.

 

[halibutbee64]

India v England U19 World Cup Final this Saturday

Are you ready for this?
A bit of a problem though with rugby, Gillette soccer Saturday, various FA cup games and Burnley v Watford.
How will I cope?

 

[longtimeagobee]

Justin Langer now available, too intense & grumpy for some of the Aussie squad!

 

[Untouchable]

India v England U19 World Cup Final this Saturday

England 61-6 at the moment. Can’t see them recovering this I’m afraid.

 

[Les Beeavinu]

145-7, a recovery of sorts.

 

[Untouchable]

England 189 all out. A great recovery in the circumstances.

India 5-1 after 3 in reply.

 

[Indian Bee]

Are you ready for this?
A bit of a problem though with rugby, Gillette soccer Saturday, various FA cup games and Burnley v Watford.
How will I cope?

England 61-6 at the moment. Can’t see them recovering this I’m afraid.

I haven’t seen the game today but just noticed India won. From what I have watched of this tournament India have been the most impressive side (honestly not being biased) although there is one South African player that really looked the real deal. I can’t remember his name. No surprise Raj Bawa got MOM - he is a name to remember. For England fans there are 2/3 players that really could make it over time with good coaching to the test team.

 

[Indian Bee]

Justin Langer now available, too intense & grumpy for some of the Aussie squad!

He was the coach for winning the T20 but let’s be honest Australia really are not the best T20 side out there and he won a recent ashes series. Let’s face it Australia were against a poor England side. Look at his overall record whilst in charge. Not that impressive.

 

[halibutbee64]

I haven’t seen the game today but just noticed India won. From what I have watched of this tournament India have been the most impressive side (honestly not being biased) although there is one South African player that really looked the real deal. I can’t remember his name. No surprise Raj Bawa got MOM - he is a name to remember. For England fans there are 2/3 players that really could make it over time with good coaching to the test team.

Well done India but ..........
A sports depressing day for one and all ( well most)
Brentford lost and most importantly still have all the mistakes in them
England lost the rugby again pressing the self destruct button
England U19 lost the cricket

 

[Mark H]

I haven’t seen the game today but just noticed India won. From what I have watched of this tournament India have been the most impressive side (honestly not being biased) although there is one South African player that really looked the real deal. I can’t remember his name. No surprise Raj Bawa got MOM - he is a name to remember. For England fans there are 2/3 players that really could make it over time with good coaching to the test team.

They got over the line impressively. Nishant batted very impressively and never looked in trouble. England haven’t won this trophy since 1998. India have won 5 times. That says a lot about the development process of the two countries.

Englands Ahmed was impressive. One to watch.

 

[Cham]

I haven’t seen the game today but just noticed India won. From what I have watched of this tournament India have been the most impressive side (honestly not being biased) although there is one South African player that really looked the real deal. I can’t remember his name. No surprise Raj Bawa got MOM - he is a name to remember. For England fans there are 2/3 players that really could make it over time with good coaching to the test team.

South African player is Daniel Brevis (sp?) who was exceptional with the bat. The SL captain also did well with bat and bowl

 

[Mark H]

Well done India but ..........
A sports depressing day for one and all ( well most)
Brentford lost and most importantly still have all the mistakes in them
England lost the rugby again pressing the self destruct button
England U19 lost the cricket

My sentiments as well.

 

[Indian Bee]

They got over the line impressively. Nishant batted very impressively and never looked in trouble. England haven’t won this trophy since 1998. India have won 5 times. That says a lot about the development process of the two countries.

Englands Ahmed was impressive. One to watch.

Was impressive in the semi finals. Let’s see how England manage him over time. England need a quality spinner.

 

[Indian Bee]

South African player is Daniel Brevis (sp?) who was exceptional with the bat. The SL captain also did well with bat and bowl

Yes thank you. Watched some earlier games and looked the real deal. Really impressed me.

 

[Les Beeavinu]

I think I just saw one of the worst shots by an international cricketer ever. Keiran Pollard.

 

[Indian Bee]

India doing their best to maintain their record of not winning a match in 2022 ?

 

[TW3Bee]

India doing their best to maintain their record of not winning a match in 2022 ?

Your reverse psychology worked.

?? won by six wickets.

 

[YouReds123]

Justin Langer now available, too intense & grumpy for some of the Aussie squad!

After watching “The Test” on Amazon Prime, I think he’d do a brilliant job for us

 

[whyteleafebee76]

After watching “The Test” on Amazon Prime, I think he’d do a brilliant job for us

Totally agree, he'd push a few of the current stars out of their comfort zone and that's not a bad thing.

 

[aawharris]

Was impressive in the semi finals. Let’s see how England manage him over time. England need a quality spinner.

We all know any natural flair or ability will be beaten out of him by the robots that demand all of our players are identical

 

[Indian Bee]

We all know any natural flair or ability will be beaten out of him by the robots that demand all of our players are identical

It be interesting to see how England handle him. I would put him in the England A tours immediately and hopefully he can get some matches in the sub continent to develop him further. His big hurdle is that the county championship is not set up for spinners to bowler in July and August.

 

[Les Beeavinu]

Paul Collingwood appointed interim coach for West Indies series.

 

[YouReds123]

Jason Roy 116 off 57 in the PSL this afternoon. 11 4’s and 8 6’s. His team chased down 204. Sensational knock ??

 

[Indian Bee]

Paul Collingwood appointed interim coach for West Indies series.

Good choice as a stop gap. A gritty player that will ease the transition and get respect from the players. Had a test batting average of over 40 and still remember his 200 against Australia.

 

[Untouchable]

Former NZ ODI captain Chris Cairns on life support in Australia following major heart problems.

Fingers crossed for good news and a speedy recovery.

It doesn’t stop for him, poor chap.

 

[YouReds123]

Tammy Beaumont playing a nice test innings here with 25 off 77. Think someone forgot to tell her it’s an ODI though ?

 

[Beecareful]

Sadly our women haven't played as well as we hoped. Well played (through clenched teeth) to the Baggy Caps. Again.

 

[Gazza Bee]

Battered by Australia in the Ashes - sound familiar?

 

[TW3Bee]

Battered by Australia in the Ashes - sound familiar?

England get battered, everywhere they go.

 

[Indian Bee]

Interesting. Dropped or rested?

Anderson & Broad left out by England

England leave bowlers James Anderson and Stuart Broad out of their men's squad to tour the West Indies, BBC Sport understands.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Untouchable]

Interesting. Dropped or rested?

Anderson & Broad left out by England

England leave bowlers James Anderson and Stuart Broad out of their men's squad to tour the West Indies, BBC Sport understands.

www.bbc.co.uk

2007 since England last had a test series without one of these playing.

 

[Indian Bee]

Looks like they have been dropped ?

 

[Indian Bee]

2007 since England last had a test series without one of these playing.

That is one hell of a record. Be interesting to see who has made this decision. I would fully expect Root must have been part of any decision making in this.

 

[Untouchable]

This is the squad:

 

[Indian Bee]

This is the squad:

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Ben Foakes - yes yes

MODs - Could one of you kindly open a WI v England test thread?

 

[Indian Bee]

I can’t believe I am writing this as for me he is by far the best Indian batsmen ever in all formats but how close is Kolhi to being dropped? ? another duck today.

 

[Indian Bee]

Woah. Liam Livingstone has just become rich. The amount he has been sold for at the IPL auction is staggering. Think the 4th highest ever Englishman to be sold.

 

[TW3Bee]

Interesting first day of the Test Match between New Zealand and South Africa.

Seven wickets for Matt Henry, as SA were bowled out for 95