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***Official*** West Indies in England
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wpdavid
Hall of Fame Member
I'm still looking for "How does this lardarse get picked to bowl FM for Yorksire, never mind his country?"
Prince EWS
Global Moderator
Bresnan looks like he carries it pretty well; I think he's just naturally on the chunky side rather than being genuinely unfit. I'm sure his fitness levels have been monitored as Flower actually mentioned pre-game that they wanted to bring Patel in for this Test but couldn't as he hadn't met his fitness goals.
All that aside, I reckon he's bowled pretty well. I like the look of his action (I'd be interested on Goughy's thoughts on it compared to Onions's - I actually think it looks a lot stronger and repeatable TBH) and his line's been impecable. I reckon he'd have been dangerous had he got a crack with the newer ball. Judging by his season-by-season figures his batting's improved out of sight in recent times too so, despite it being early days, I think he's a pretty handy backup for Flintoff.
Bonnie Prince C
U19 12th Man
I have never got why Bopara seems to be rated above Collingwood with the ball. I would of given Collingwood the 6th bowler place for England. I think England could of gotten away with not playing Bresnan and adding a batsman.
TT Boy
Hall of Fame Member
Lionel Baker clocked over 89mph this test. Something strange is going on...
Bonnie Prince C
U19 12th Man
I would of opened with Anderson and Bresnan. Broad did a good job in the first innings but I would say those 2 are the most suited to the new ball.
BoyBrumby
Englishman
Yeah, Ravi's registering around 80-81mph when his normal speed is 74-5mph too. Becoming more inclined to think it's a generous speed gun now, tbh.
BoyBrumby
Englishman
Quite. A ball from Onions in that last over definitely gave Ramdin the hurry up, yet clocked 82.2mph only.
Swear they make it up as they go along.
Bonnie Prince C
U19 12th Man
This match will not make it to Sunday. West Indies have no chance.
four_or_six
Cricketer Of The Year
People with tickets for Saturday will be hoping these last few wickets go down pretty sharpish so at least they can get their money back.
Prince EWS
Global Moderator
Time to bring back Anderson and finish this thing off IMO.
Bonnie Prince C
U19 12th Man
I would be rather surprised if it made it to tomorrow. If it did the spectators would get some money back cause I could not see there being more than 10/15 overs.
True....but if they're met with this lineup and they play anything like they did during the first two tests in South Arica then I think it'll get pretty messy.