Burgey
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now back to you Ritchie in the central commentary position
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*Official* First Test (Edgbaston, Birmingham) 16–20 June
- Thread starter Magrat Garlick
- Start date
Shady Slim
International Coach
you could give england 4-5 innings and they won't make it 4-5 sessions against the might of scotty b
Starfighter
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Looking at the first pictures of the pitch it seems they're getting their flat wickets wish. Looks like one of the regular ODI strips.
Adders
Cricketer Of The Year
It's a quid pro que deal I believe........our blokes have to go to Sydney so it's expected yours spend time in Birmingham.
social
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Ricky Ponting disagrees
Burgey
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weeman27bob
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Another classic incorrect and misinformed post from Burgey about Birmingham.
What you don't realise is that photo is out of date, and at that same spot there's now a giraffe made out of lego. I think we can all agree that makes Birmingham better than Sydney.
What you don't realise is that photo is out of date, and at that same spot there's now a giraffe made out of lego. I think we can all agree that makes Birmingham better than Sydney.
Starfighter
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So looking at the pitch, would any of the English supporters here leave one of the three fast-mediums out for Wood?
Prince EWS
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Might depend a bit on Stokes' ability to bowl. A four man attack on what looks like a bit of road consisting of someone liable to break down and Moeen Ali might be a bridge too far.
GIMH
Norwood's on Fire
Burgey also a big fan of the placeSo Smith has the most runs by an Aussie ever at Edgbaston (2 Tests, 301 runs @ 75.25) while Lyon (2 Tests, 12 wkts @ 20.75) has 2nd most Wkts behind Warnie (4 Tests, 25 wkts @ 21.76)
Seems they like this ground
Prince EWS
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They probably enjoy the plaque in the bar dedicated to Ponting's decision to bowl first.So Smith has the most runs by an Aussie ever at Edgbaston (2 Tests, 301 runs @ 75.25) while Lyon (2 Tests, 12 wkts @ 20.75) has 2nd most Wkts behind Warnie (4 Tests, 25 wkts @ 21.76)
Seems they like this ground
Molehill
International Captain
Two weird things happened in that Test. Anderson only bowled 4 overs and Wade did an impression of a Test quality batsman.Just refreshed my memory of last Ashes Test here. Australia won the toss and batted only to be 8-122. Australia still won the Test by 251 runs after declaring 7 down in 2nd innings
I'd definitely play Wood.
He was far and away our best bowler Down Under and he obviously can trouble any player with his extra pace. However, he should be used in short, sharp spells of no more than 5 overs.
To do this we need 5 bowlers and it wouldn't surprise me if we played Wood, Jimmy, Robinson and either Broad or Woakes. The 5th bowler will be a combo of Stokes and Root.
It's a tough call between Broad and Woakes - Broad would be tough to leave out but Woakes' batting is so useful at 8.
It would be a big call to go in with no front line spinner, but if we want to play Wood, it's the best way to go.
mustardcharlie
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Ricky Ponting v BBC weather forecast Haven't seen the article but seem to remember a test there in 2005.
Red_Ink_Squid
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I agree with pretty much all that.
But I'm pretty sure they will play Mo having sent him the SOS.