*Official* Second Test at Trent Bridge

[Burgey]

If Trott is out next test, would England consider bringing in another keeper and plating Prior as a batsman?

 

[Mr Popodopolous]

Indian ground fielding might not be good but slip catchers are pretty good though.. while England have dropped some dollies.

Now that i'm over the shock... that was some wonderful bowling by Broad... Finally some luck went his way...... don't like the **** because is poor behaviour but he is pretty good cricketer.

There have been some sharp catches by India for sure. We (England) have I'd suggest been below our recent standards in terms of fielding- especially with some of the drops. England are a younger side for sure which may explain it (general difference in ground fielding) somewhat- but then ever since I can remember (been following cricket since 2005), subcontinental sides have not exactly been fantastically mobile in the field. Seems to me SA and before they went downhill Australia were probably the best in terms of fielding.

 

[Daemon]

If Trott is out next test, would England consider bringing in another keeper and plating Prior as a batsman?

Why bring a WK-Bat in when they have guys like Taylor waiting for a chance. (Assuming Bopara doesn't get the spot ahead of him )

 

[Hurricane]

Ah, memories.

His major claim to fame.

 

[tooextracool]

There are 4 batsmen out there who are posing as batsmen because the harsh reality is that they really should not be allowed to score runs in test cricket. Eoin Morgan, Suresh Raina, Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh. Sadly, out of all them the one who probably has the best technique to score any runs is Yuvraj.

Well done to Dravid yesterday. What a bastard. Arguably up there with the best innings seen on these shores ever.

 

[tooextracool]

If Trott is out next test, would England consider bringing in another keeper and plating Prior as a batsman?

Im really not sure I can make head or tail of this question. I'm hoping you were drunk when you typed it.

 

[Spark]

At 11:40am?

 

[tooextracool]

Well my thoughts for tomorrow are that getting Strauss out early is key for India. I suspect if they do that then the game is well and truly in the bag. This type of 2nd innings situation is exactly the kind of situation on which he thrives on and hes looked in good nick this summer, especially since Zaheer has been out of the picture, despite not getting very many runs.

 

[Top_Cat]

With Ishant's new haircut, all he needs is a pack of Winnie Blues on his shoulder under a druggie shirt and he'd blend right into the average Super V8 meet.

 

[Top_Cat]

At 11:40am?

"It's after 5 o'clock somewhere!"

 

[Burgey]

Im really not sure I can make head or tail of this question. I'm hoping you were drunk when you typed it.

It's pretty simple as far as questions go, typo notwithstanding. The fact others have provided comment on it would suggest as much too. I think you're just an utter divot though, so it follows you may not get it.

Would England consider playing Prior purely as a batsman and bringing in another keeper for the next test, instead of going to some idiot who's averaging 36 in second division, or back to a sack of fail like Bopara or throw some young bloke in at three who's unproven? So you would have the current openers, Bell at three, Pietersen four, LOLMorgan or his replacement at five, Prior at six and AN Other keeper.

I realise that for all other posters its a simple question and one which can be either agreed or disagreed with in a simple and polite fashion, but unfortunately I had to spell it out for TEC who's made precisely no positive posts in his entire time on CW, a place far richer for his frequent long absences given the fact he's such a sour ****.

 

[tooextracool]

It's pretty simple as far as questions go, typo notwithstanding. The fact others have provided comment on it would suggest as much too. I think you're just an utter divot though, so it follows you may not get it.

Would England consider playing Prior purely as a batsman and bringing in another keeper for the next test, instead of going to some idiot who's averaging 36 in second division, or back to a sack of fail like Bopara or throw some young bloke in at three who's unproven? So you would have the current openers, Bell at three, Pietersen four, LOLMorgan or his replacement at five, Prior at six and AN Other keeper.

I realise that for all other posters its a simple question and one which can be either agreed or disagreed with in a simple and polite fashion, but unfortunately I had to spell it out for TEC who's made precisely no positive posts in his entire time on CW, a place far richer for his frequent long absences given the fact he's such a sour ****.

Thanks mate, real class shown from a staff member no less.

Not that I disagree with any of it either, bar of course your opinion on cricket.

 

[Daemon]

Would England consider playing Prior purely as a batsman and bringing in another keeper for the next test, instead of going to some idiot who's averaging 36 in second division, or back to a sack of fail like Bopara or throw some young bloke in at three who's unproven? So you would have the current openers, Bell at three, Pietersen four, LOLMorgan or his replacement at five, Prior at six and AN Other keeper.

imo that would be better or at least the equivalent of getting another keeper in, because Prior is clearly good enough for his keeping to not affect his batting.

 

[Howe_zat]

If Trott is out next test, would England consider bringing in another keeper and plating Prior as a batsman?

Well it won't happen, firstly.

Not sure if it's a good idea. The only real reason you'd do this over bringing in another batsman would be if someone was a notably better gloveman than Prior. On that front the only man to pick would be James Foster.

I can see why that would be valuable, in addition to his keeping skills you've got an experienced performer who is known for getting his team out of the mire with the bat. Plus you wouldn't have to debut someone in such an important game.

However I think the loss in batting from Trott to Foster would be too much for the side to get past, and when we've got people like Taylor and Stokes itching for a game it's not really justifiable.

 

[Burgey]

Thanks mate, real class shown from a staff member no less.

Not that I disagree with any of it either, bar of course your opinion on cricket.

That's ok mate. I've plainly over-reacted, given the overwhelmingly civil tone of your post to me. Given the pleasant soul you always are, you're well within your rights to take offence at what I posted.

I don't give a **** what they do, I asked it as a question. You saw fit to respond to it as you did. Don't have a bleat when someone has a go back at you.

 

[Cevno]

I'm also happy any time a player who chose to play in the IPL, and skip the Test tour of the West Indies, fails in this series....

Get Yuvraj cheaply, and then I can really enjoy the day.

Well KP didn't want you to enjoy your day

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Indian ground fielding might not be good but slip catchers are pretty good though.. while England have dropped some dollies.

Now that i'm over the shock... that was some wonderful bowling by Broad... Finally some luck went his way...... don't like the **** because is poor behaviour but he is pretty good cricketer.

Dravid shelling them though. The ones he is dropping are easier than the ones England are.

 

[morgieb]

If Trott wasn't fit I'd actually bring in a fifth bowler, tbh. Bresnan, Broad and Swann know which way to hold up a bat and Prior's a top 6 bat IMO.

 

[Prad100w]

Dravid shelling them though. The ones he is dropping are easier than the ones England are.

You are kidding me. The one Pietersen dropped was a dolly.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

If Trott is out next test, would England consider bringing in another keeper and plating Prior as a batsman?

Can see your point, possibly play Bedwetter as a batsman as Prior is settled as keeper. Think it is a certainty they will call up Bloopara though, he got a matchwinning ton in the current round of matches and Morgan gets another chance despite not deserving one as you wouldn't want 2 new bats in the top 6.

Personally Taylor for me and move Bell to 3 but that won't happen.