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*Official* Pakistan in England 2020
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wpdavid
Hall of Fame Member
I think it's sackable.
tooextracool
International Coach
I know they love Buttler for what he provides behind the scenes and to be frank, I actually think Buttler is a serviceable batsman for a WK at # 7 (if we expect consistent 100s from our WK it’s only because our top order is so brittle). But I completely agree with you, there’s no way his keeping justifies a place in the squad. If he was averaging 40+ like Matt Prior was a decade ago that decision might be trickier but this really is a simple decision.
Neptune
State Vice-Captain
Another 4 runs, another **** ball. What are they doin?
flibbertyjibber
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Yeah, Prior and Bairstow actually went from being awful to serviceable keepers, Buttler hasn't improved his glovework from day 1. Time for Foakes to get a run as he can average similar to Buttler and is like Jack Russell in comparison with the gloves.
Groundking
International Debutant
Throwing the game away.
Groundking
International Debutant
Anderson has been poor again imo.
Arachnodouche
International Captain
No real pressure applied despite wickets at regular intervals. Game is running away down a slope from Eng atm.
wpdavid
Hall of Fame Member
Currently averaging 40 for the 2 and a half tests that he's played this summer. I know there have been times when he's bowled better than that, but he's not exactly filled his boots against these sides.
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Hate to say it but he looks a 38 year old. Guess they will let him hang around for 600 then he can retire on his terms.
tooextracool
International Coach
I find it ironic that we picked 4 frontline seamers but have still felt the need to rotate them with the spinner. Between Cook and now Root we’ve had some pretty glib captaincy for the best part of the last decade.
Arachnodouche
International Captain
To think he has serious designs on an away-Ashes.
flibbertyjibber
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Root makes Cook look inspired though which shows how bad he is.
We doing the declaring Anderson finished thing already are we? Ok then.
flibbertyjibber
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Well he hasn't looked like the inspirational Jimmy of recent years this summer. Hard not to put it down to age catching up with him.
flibbertyjibber
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Desperation and probably a bad thing for next week.
Arachnodouche
International Captain
Wow, calling on Stokes to bowl...haha Root ffs
Groundking
International Debutant
I wouldn't go that far, he's just not got that rhythm of hitting the same spot with slight variation that he had before this most recent injury. It's been a lot more wayward and when he is getting nice shape on it he's not quite full enough. It was the same when he came back from injury in India for a while iirc.