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***Official*** Australia in England 2012
- Thread starter Furball
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Stumpcam
U19 Captain
Graeme Swann has been rested for the remaining two ODIs against Australia.
Australia in England 2012: Swann ruled out of last two ODIs | Cricket News | Global | ESPN Cricinfo
At last, some sense in the England camp. Resting an important player so he is fully fit for the approaching series against South Afrrica - which is far more important than this bash against the Aussies.
Australia in England 2012: Swann ruled out of last two ODIs | Cricket News | Global | ESPN Cricinfo
At last, some sense in the England camp. Resting an important player so he is fully fit for the approaching series against South Afrrica - which is far more important than this bash against the Aussies.
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grecian
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Yeah, Briggs or Dockerell certainly should be there, I can only think they'll be playing Patel instead of Swann, so don't want another left-armer.
Jacknife
International Captain
They were after Taylor for ages as well but failed, Porterfield also recently got bought by them . It's not as if it's a secret it's pretty well known. Like you say Notts seem to have become a bit more guilty of it of late, with their recent raid into Leicestershire for Gurney and Taylor.
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Jacknife
International Captain
Yes i'd like Briggs to have a crack, I like the kids temperament and he seems to do a lot of batsmen with the bounce he gets due to his height.
amanuensis
U19 12th Man
It's Dockrell & how would he be qualified?
grecian
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Well thanks for the spelling correction, I shall now feel much more enlightened and hence happy-go-lucky throughout the day
I thought he was qualified, he's certainly talked about playing for England in the past. I could be wrong though, I invariably am, maybe he was talking about the future.
amanuensis
U19 12th Man
Is there not a residency requirement? Morgan was based in London (Finchley?) & playing for Middlesex for quite a few years before taking the field for England.
theegyptian
International Vice-Captain
Whilst not enthused about the selection of Tredwell, Briggs has hardly done much to warrant selection recently. Dropped in the CC, and outbowled by until this season the occasional bowler Liam Dawson in the shorter formats. His batting and fielding also offer nothing. Tredwell is hardly a progressive selection but he's done a good job whenever he's been asked by England - his selection only illustrates the problems england are going to have moving forward once Swann is gone. Although there are a few decent prospects doing well this season (Wainwright, Kerrigan, Dockrell) there really is not much behind Swann and with the weather as it is in recent years and half the county championship being played in the first couple of months of the season it's not going to get any easier for English spinners in the near future.
Tredwell is very unlikely to play anyway imo, Patel or another seamer likely get Swann's place. Or more likely the whole discussion is moot and it'll rain for the two games.
Tredwell is very unlikely to play anyway imo, Patel or another seamer likely get Swann's place. Or more likely the whole discussion is moot and it'll rain for the two games.
BoyBrumby
Englishman
The residency qualification was recently upped to seven years for anyone who moved to England after the age of 18, but think that only applies to those born in other test nations and those already in the process of qualifying before 25/04/12 have transitional protection (or "The Sam Robson Clause" as I prefer to think of it) to four years.
As Dockrell's a Mick and (I think) debuted for his county before he was 18, presumably he must be pretty close to doing his four years.
As Dockrell's a Mick and (I think) debuted for his county before he was 18, presumably he must be pretty close to doing his four years.
Stumpcam
U19 Captain
It might be OK weatherwise for the game at Chester-le-Street. All depends on how much rain has fallen today and how much falls tomorrow. At the moment it looks like Saturday should be dry and fairly bright if not sunny!
Sunshine in the North-East? What will they think of next?
Sunshine in the North-East? What will they think of next?
Jacknife
International Captain
Bopara's bowling really is underrated and much improved, like you say between him and Sam they should be good for 10 overs.
amanuensis
U19 12th Man
No thanks - no more "bits & pieces" rubbish please. If they're going to go in with that top four (ie. a tad pedestrian), then taking wickets is paramount.
