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***Official*** 4th Test @ The Oval, London - 2nd-6th September
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Lillian Thomson
Hall of Fame Member
I'm fairly sure at the start of the series they wouldn't have had Sir Jimmy playing in all five Tests so close together, but if he's fit and with all the other injuries around I'm wondering if he might just carry on.
I don't see any other likely changes barring injury.
I don't see any other likely changes barring injury.
Blenkinsop
U19 Vice-Captain
Woakes for Curran, if fit? Anyone for Curran really.
BoyBrumby
Englishman
He (Woakes) looked a little short of a gallop in the Bears/Spitfires Blast QF. Topped out at 83mph and appeared as if he hadn't quite found his rhythm yet.
I see Warwickshire are at Lancashire tomorrow (in an actual first class game!), be interesting to see if Woakes is in the XI.
Think it's a test too early for him, myself.
duffer
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
So soon?
Blenkinsop
U19 Vice-Captain
So Bairstow to keep? Or is Foakes fit again?
honestbharani
Whatever it takes!!!
I guess Bairstow will keep and Pope comes in. Woakes for Curran the only other change? Will they look at playing Leach if Oval pitch is normal and not tampered with?
Blenkinsop
U19 Vice-Captain
Any word on whether Wood is likely to be fit for the next Test?
Lillian Thomson
Hall of Fame Member
I don't think we'll make any changes that aren't enforced after such a big win.
_00_deathscar
International Regular
India could assist and send Kohli instead?
MW1304
Cricketer Of The Year
Not really how it should work. If a player is offering nothing in any discipline, why does the result matter? India usually the only team he performs against, and he's not. Get rid.
Bairstow is averaging 27.41 without being keeping and top 5 an equal struggle. England can't keeping picking Buttler and Bairstow in the same team unless they are batting 6 and 7. England have set a precedence picking Malan basically on white ball form. As a result I believe Livingstone should play over Pope if one batter enters the side for Buttler. It's probably time to let Buttler drop out for now considering his comments and the child being born soon. I hope Anderson, Robinson and Overton can all play again. Which leaves the question, should it be 4 or 5 man attack. Depending on the pitch Woakes/Wood or Leach (Parkinson) can create a 4 man attack giving room to play Pope too at 6 dropping Curran who is struggling massively. The 4 seam attack plus Livingstone as the 5th bowler might be the best option after some thought. Leach/Parkinson is an option though. Depends on the pitch. I'm not convinced it can be justified to keep picking either Ali or Curran, England played mostly with a 3 man attack in the last game and Ali and Curran aren't making many runs. Gets more complicated if Anderson or Robinson needs a rest - Think if Anderson needs rested then Woakes can open the bowling with Robinson and the 4 man attack gets completely by Leach/Wood then pitch dependant.
1. Burns
2. Hameed
3. Malan
4. Root
5. Livingstone
6. Pope
7. Bairstow (wk)
8. Woakes
9. Overton
10. Robinson
11. Anderson
1. Burns
2. Hameed
3. Malan
4. Root
5. Livingstone
6. Pope
7. Bairstow (wk)
8. Woakes
9. Overton
10. Robinson
11. Anderson
Yes pick the best team for the next game with all the variables in mind. It's a squad game, you should never be scared to change a winning team
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Generally I like a front-line spinner. But Livingstone is better than a part-timer and Ali isn't really offering much with bat or ball. With the fact in mind that England mostly just used 3 seamers in the 3rd test, I think 4 seamers plus Livingstone is very valid option. Did mention though it depends on the pitch - and that Leach (Parkinson ) is an option, you guys might have just looked at the team though
Howe_zat
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Pretty sure the last time England did it there would have been 2012 vs South Africa. It was like 600-3 or something.