*Official* Fourth Test (Old Trafford, Manchester) 19-23 July

[Kraken]

This is really breaking things down to too granular a level.

The simplest explanation appears to be that it’s not easy to come back from a serious injury to a position that requires plenty of athleticism. He’s failed there and it’s hit his confidence which is affecting his batting.

he would also have so much headnoise after the way he got out at Lords

 

[Spark]

This is really breaking things down to too granular a level.

The simplest explanation appears to be that it’s not easy to come back from a serious injury to a position that requires plenty of athleticism. He’s failed there and it’s hit his confidence which is affecting his batting.

Not even just athleticism, I'm sure he'd do fine in the outfield but constant, unceasing attention. It's not like he has to field one ball an over and do some sprints, he has to be on it every single ball and be technically correct.

he would also have so much headnoise after the way he got out at Lords

Yeah he absolutely wanted a piece of the bowlers, the second innings in particular he tried particularly hard to get out in exactly the way he ended up getting out.

 

[social]

Honestly who would you have liked to see tried instead?

And no, "anyone else" is not a valid answer

Even allowing for his performance in India, Renshaw should have been next cab off the rank due to age, Australia A hundreds (yes, I know the Kiwis weren’t strong) and catching ability

However, something seems to have gone awry with him as he looked like a clueless kid in the field at Lords & was subsequently dumped from the squad

Unless, somebody puts their hand up at the beginning of next season, we might have to manufacture one

Hate Hanscomb’s technique but he is mature and can field

Kurtis Patterson has the game but has been bad for a while now

Max Bryant, Ben McDermott & Teague Wyllie have real talent but not the runs

Short answer is **** knows

 

[Son Of Coco]

You tip it over the bar not around......dumbass.

Not if you're Jonny.

 

[Adders]

You'd tip it round the post ffs

 

[Son Of Coco]

You'd tip it round the post ffs

Mate, don't tell me how to play soccer.

 

[Qlder]

Bit rough on Neser. The rest of the squad are on break holidaying around UK while he's been stuck in the Glamorgan change room for 2 washed out days

 

[Adders]

Mate, don't tell me how to play soccer.

I'm not......im telling you how to play football.

 

[Shri]

 

[Blenkinsop]

Whiteman, maybe? Even then it’s a bit of a stretch

As a Northants follower I could wish Whiteman had done well enough this summer to be in contention, but he's currently averaging 30 with one hundred and one fifty to his name.

 

[SteveNZ]

Bit rough on Neser. The rest of the squad are on break holidaying around UK while he's been stuck in the Glamorgan change room for 2 washed out days

Getting paid in full while not playing? The dream. Cards, music, a nap, no fatigue in the legs...for a county pro, that is what you go to bed and wish for.

 

[CartyDurham]

The only time anyone should listen to @Burgey is when he’s suggesting gentleman’s establishments

House of the Rising Son ?

 

[Molehill]

Getting paid in full while not playing? The dream. Cards, music, a nap, no fatigue in the legs...for a county pro, that is what you go to bed and wish for.

I think the idea was that he'd get some match practice having not bowled competitively for a month, that plan is seemingly backfiring. Pretty certain he'll be running the drinks again in Manchester.

 

[Owzat]

I'm not......im telling you how to play football.

tell the England team, they might incur less injuries during warm ups!

 

[Owzat]

Bit rough on Neser. The rest of the squad are on break holidaying around UK while he's been stuck in the Glamorgan change room for 2 washed out days

Neser dormant, isn't that a Pavarotti classic?

 

[Owzat]

I mean I wanted him gone for good at one point as we all did but according to TMS he averages something like 20 less with the gloves than without

I'd have to check but think that's a load of tosh, can't check right now but will try and remember to check when I have the data ready to hand (not on this PC)

 

[Molehill]

I'd have to check but think that's a load of tosh, can't check right now but will try and remember to check when I have the data ready to hand (not on this PC)

He averages pretty much identical numbers (36.5) with or without the gloves.

However, in the last 5 years when keeping it's only 23.

In the same period, Foakes averages 32 and obviously doesn't drop as many catches. It really ought to be a no brainer.

 

[Qlder]

Neser warming up nicely for the 4th test by top scoring for Glamorgan batting #7 (currently 51*)

 

[Adorable Asshole]

Neser warming up nicely for the 4th test by top scoring for Glamorgan batting #7 (currently 51*)

Let's be honest he's not playing the 4th test or even the 5th test.

 

[chris.hinton]

Australia don't have the metal to win another test. I can't see it, Bowling is wayward. and Batting crumbles under the heat of WWB.

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