Next Test - keep Strauss?

CTID · Posted: Mon May 24, 2004 1:53 pm Post subject: Next Test - keep Strauss?

For me, you've gotta after the last few days. Very impressive. Vaughan back if fit - and the end of Hussain? Bit harsh after his ton today, but he's probably the weakest link in the middle order and Strauss proved he's got quality.
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1tom · Posted: Mon May 24, 2004 2:06 pm Post subject:

How can you drop Hussain after a hundred, 3 extremely good catches and a run out (his direct hit and not that of Strauss Wink

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I think we've now got an extremely competitive squad of 13 (Anderson as well) and players are going to have to be picked on form. Butcher will have to go for the next test - everyone else in the team knowing the pressure will be on and if they fail they will lose their place as well.

Its the first time in years that we've had genuine competition for places and a succesful side. The only area we are lacking is in the spin department. Any failure from the Batsmen and there's Collingwood and whoever is left out ready to come back in, for the bowlers Anderson is pushing very hard with some fine performances in the championship.

Bring on the Aussies!
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MacPhail · Posted: Mon May 24, 2004 2:10 pm Post subject:

Always thought Strauss was crap.

Chopin plays a much better sweep shot .....
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AllModCons · Posted: Mon May 24, 2004 2:13 pm Post subject:

Very tough choice, Strauss has to be retained and after Nasser's performance today it will be very difficult to drop him. What about Butcher? Or do his performaces in the Windies save him? To use an old cliche, it is a good problem to have.....
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yorkcity4eva · Hockey player Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Posts: 1070

I think we should maybe lose a bowler since Hoggard didn't even bowl in the second innings.

I'm not saying drop Hoggard.

On a Headingley pitch though i would say drop Giles and keep Strauss I can't really see much at Headingley for spinners.

gster · Posted: Mon May 24, 2004 2:56 pm Post subject:

Listening to Nass at the end on TMS tonight, he gave a strong hint he may announce his retirement after today's game. Not a bad way to go - better to go out on a high than risk a disappointing exit after being dropped, like Dazzler.

He's been a hero for England in recent years

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AllModCons · Posted: Mon May 24, 2004 3:09 pm Post subject:

Tim Wills · Posted: Mon May 24, 2004 3:41 pm Post subject:

I suspected it might have been his last test match just before the match ended. Nasser scored 30 of the last 40 runs needed and it seemed very much that Thorpe was just taking singles to give him the strike.

I couldn't believe some of the C4 commentators yesterday suggesting that 282 was a bigger enough lead to defend. I actually said to the missus that they will knock it off for 3/4 wickets and now wish I had a cheeky £10 on this result.

It's also great to have Boycott back on TV thoughlistening to him, I fear he is not 100%.
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AllModCons · Posted: Mon May 24, 2004 3:44 pm Post subject:

richiebenaud · Posted: Mon May 24, 2004 5:59 pm Post subject:

There's no finer way to start the day than to turn on the television to watch England in action in the sunshine at Lords and hearing those famous words:

"Morning Richie. Morning Everybody"
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MarkW · Posted: Tue May 25, 2004 1:18 am Post subject:

Given that Headingley is a spinners graveyard, I would imagine Giles will be dropped and we will go with seven batsmen.

Unless Hussain retires of course.......
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CTID · Posted: Tue May 25, 2004 2:11 am Post subject:

LondonVillageRed · Posted: Tue May 25, 2004 5:57 am Post subject:

OH f**k, SUMMER'S HERE........
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John_D · Posted: Tue May 25, 2004 6:45 am Post subject:

I think the bigger thing is the immediate dropping of Geraint Jones and reinstatement of Chris Read. Jones can't keep. I reckon he gave away about as many runs as he scored. I'd rather have Read scoring 20s and keeping it tight behind the stumps than Jones scoring 40s and giving 30-odd away in byes and dropped catches.

CTID · Posted: Tue May 25, 2004 12:56 pm Post subject:

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Woody Wilson · Posted: Tue May 25, 2004 1:07 pm Post subject: Re: Next Test - keep Strauss?

Dave C · Posted: Tue May 25, 2004 1:16 pm Post subject:

I'd say the reason Boycott doesn't sound 100% is that he had cancer of the throat. I'd guess no-one would sound 100% after that. I don't think it actually means he isn't recovered, he'll presumably never sound like his old self.
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city_reject · Posted: Tue May 25, 2004 3:48 pm Post subject:

Nasser to be dropped becos we need to groom our team ready to win back the ashes. and nasser wont be around then!!!!
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apples · First team sub Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 115

I was lucky enough to go to Lords on FRiday. Strauss looked really shaky and I think he would have struggled against a better bowling attack, keep Hussein until the end of summer.
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palfrexm · Posted: Wed May 26, 2004 3:00 am Post subject:

Did I ever tell anyone about my Hat-trick at Headingley?
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John_D · Posted: Wed May 26, 2004 7:14 am Post subject:

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Donkey Derby · Posted: Wed May 26, 2004 8:10 am Post subject:

I see Yorkshire just scored 415 in 50 overs against Devon!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sol/shared/bsp/hi/cricket/statistics/scorecards/natwest_trophy/7049/html/scorecard_hi.stm
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John_D · Posted: Wed May 26, 2004 9:07 am Post subject:

El Nombre · Posted: Wed May 26, 2004 10:28 am Post subject:

Keep Strauss and move him to third, drop Giles. Mark Butcher can bowl spin if needed, can't he?

TBH I think Vaughan is the weak link in terms of ability, but he is a good captain.
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gster · Posted: Wed May 26, 2004 11:23 am Post subject:

John_D · Posted: Thu May 27, 2004 5:03 am Post subject:

Woody Wilson · Posted: Thu May 27, 2004 6:07 am Post subject:

Agree John D, Vaughan can bowl a bit of spin and IMO doesn't bowl enough in test matches. Afterall, he did dispose of a certain Sachin Tendulca a few years back too.

Butcher and Trecotic can both bowl, but when we have the likes of Hoggard, Jones, Flintoff and Harmison, who needs them?