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***Official*** 1st Test at Brisbane
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Compton
International Debutant
I don’t think Moeen’s bowling will be too big a factor in where he bats in the middle order. In most cases he won’t bowl until Broad, Anderson, Woakes, and Overton/Ball all have at least one spell.
That won’t ever be the same session that he bats in.
When England are batting second Moeen may well bowl at the tail, but then he’ll be a few wickets before he’s due to bat anyway. It’s a non-factor.
That won’t ever be the same session that he bats in.
When England are batting second Moeen may well bowl at the tail, but then he’ll be a few wickets before he’s due to bat anyway. It’s a non-factor.
Woodster
International Captain
Interesting then that Australia would go with only four bowlers if it is a flat deck ? Surely with that make-up of the side they would be hoping that there would be a little spice in the deck, wouldn't want to run the risk of spending 120 overs in the field if it is flat. Or they really don't rate this England batting line-up or their ability to play the extra bounce and pace.
Gob
International Coach
Thats perfectly fair given Swann and Botham were talking horse ****
Burgey
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I don’t think they see there being much value in the all rounder contenders from a bowling POV. Cartwright will hardly bowl any overs, Brisbane isn’t really conducive to a second offie and Henriques isn’t really up to it as a test bowler. The best bowler out of he all rounders is MMarsh, but he can’t bowl atm anyway.
Woodster
International Captain
But surely this physically brittle pace attack need some protection ? Someone to get through 15 (or more realistically 10) reasonably economical overs a day in order to keep the attack fresh and effective.
Starfighter
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This one'll do. Complain on a case-by-case basis.
Woodster
International Captain
Yes I understand there may be a lack of viable options for the role, just would've thought having the option of someone that can get through a few overs could've been valuable if only to enhance the effectiveness of the real threats with the ball. Espcially when you consider there is probably very little between SMarsh and someone like Maxwell in terms of their batting alone.
Burgey
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Don’t disagree with you on principle here. I’m sure they’ll be pretty nervous about he attack lasting as well. Apparently TPC was rolling the arm over in the nets today, though I don’t think much can be taken from that. Shane Watson would have been an ideal six in this side, as fragile as he was himself, especially if they had an established and in form seven like they did with Hadds last time around
Woodster
International Captain
Yes Shane Watson could've done an excellent job in at six, both with the bat and being economical with the ball.
It is difficult when any obvious options are clearly not there, as England are finding out in trying to fill a couple of the batting slots, there are pros and cons for every possible selection.
Gnske
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I'm going to say it, and we're all thinking it but I have the guts.
I miss James Brayshaw.
Gob
International Coach
Davey won't be using his neck to bowl tbh
Starfighter
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Yeeess. One first class wicket (surprised it's that many tbh), economy rate of 8.37 and no listed bowling style on cricinfo. Only good things can happen.
