*Official* Third Test (Headingley, Leeds) 6–10 July

[Kenneth Viljoen]

Of the English openers that have opened the batting in 40 innings or more , only Mike Brearley has a worse average than Zak Crawley.

 

[Qlder]

Of the English openers that have opened the batting in 40 innings or more , only Mike Brearley has a worse average than Zak Crawley.

Why stop at 40 innings to bring Brearley into it. Of English Openers over 41 innings Crawley has the worst ever average
28 matches, 54 Innings, 1371 runs @ 26.36

 

[shortpitched713]

How is Khawaja not higher. Hasn't he averaged 60 as an opener in the last couple of years.

The opening difficulty isn't considered for ICC rankings.

 

[CartyDurham]

Hi all. New member. Delighted to be here. Old-head who has been watching cricket for over 30 years.

On the issue, I can't help but feel this may be the end for Anderson. He has served English cricket wonderfully and will be remembered fondly if it is the end.

Hello

England fan? Which county are you a fan of ?

 

[mackembhoy]

The Golf Club strikes again

So it actually true Foakes doesn't play golf and the real reason he's been axed?

Mind Moeen doesn't strike me as a golfer

 

[trundler]

Hello

England fan?

That's because all his wickets have come off bad shots and he's never bowled a good ball

 

[shortpitched713]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1676535850505498624

Actually agree with Root staying at 4.

Still can't get Crawley to **** off though, so that's still something.

 

[CartyDurham]

That's because all his wickets have come off bad shots and he's never bowled a good ball

Quick edit but you are correct

 

[halba]

Neser has been over looked again , Boland starts in the XI due to being a 'green top' from the photos below

Clear green tinge, even if mowed a bit more. That means Boland is an auto selection, as per Aus team management/ Cummins

They will probably use Neser in one of the dead rubbers if they occur.

 

[Burgey]

Actually agree with Root staying at 4.

Still can't get Crawley to **** off though, so that's still something.

I like everyone else am surprised at Crawley not being anywhere near England’s main problem this series.

 

[Aidan11]

Every man has a taint

I don't. I've had the operation.

 

[TheJediBrah]

I don't. I've had the operation.

Epesiotomy? a bold choice

 

[CartyDurham]

Epesiotomy? a bold choice

That’s a good word

stored for future crossword puzzle

 

[Spofforth]

On the issue, I can't help but feel this may be the end for Anderson. He has served English cricket wonderfully and will be remembered fondly if it is the end.

The pitches so far (for the most part) haven't been all that bowler friendly. Necessary for the pom batsmen to save test cricket be able to slog, but I don't think they offer much for Anderson. The cricket would be more exciting all round with some sideways movement. Then again even with a tinge of green and with grey skies under lights he didn't seem that threatening so maybe you're right. Still think he'll contribute eventually.

 

[Qlder]

Looking forward to 3-0

 

[RossTaylorsBox]

Don't post your fetish

 

[Coronis]

It is ironic how they’ve put out a pitch that may aid Anderson and now he’s being rested. Not a happy summer for Jimmy.

 

[honestbharani]

I actually don't mind the England attack. Wood offers some genuine pacea nd Woakes should move it around a bit, albeit playing Australia has been a problem for him for a while. I don't know what Tongue did wrong. Did he pick up an injury at Lord's?

Yeah I would have played him ahead of Robinson tbh

 

[Woodster]

Surely it was always in their minds to rest Jimmy for this one, despite how he bowled in the first two Tests. I’d imagine he’ll be brought back for OT and then if there’s anything on the line at the Oval I’m sure he could go again.

 

[andruid]

The ECB has finally succumbed to the Woakes agenda