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2nd Test at Adelaide - 16 to 20 Dec

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Blenkinsop

U19 Vice-Captain
I see James Bracey made a ton for the Lions against Aus A... shudder. But Foakes also got runs and should've been in the Test squad.
 
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Bijed

Bijed

International Regular
Blenkinsop said:
I see James Bracey made a ton for the Lions against Aus A... shudder. But Foakes also got runs and should've been in the Test squad.
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Writing off a player after a bad first couple of tests, even shockers like Bracey's, would be wrong, but I am genuinely surprised that he still seems to be in the frame to the extent that he is at the moment after doing as badly as anyone I can remember getting a call-up. I won't criticise a show of faith in someone the powers that be consider to be a prospect, though
 
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Fuller Pilch

Hall of Fame Member
Fuller Pilch said:
Bracey - good player. One of England's best against NZ 6 months ago. Give him the gloves and bat him at 7 in Adelaide.
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No seriously I hope he can have a decent international career (probably as a specialist bat) after such an awful debut series. I trust he's better than an average of 2.66 would suggest.
 
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mackembhoy

mackembhoy

International Regular
Starfighter said:
Ideal England XI:

1: Darren Stevens
2: Darren Stevens
3: Darren Stevens
4: Joe Root
5: Darren Stevens
6: Ben Stokes
7: Ben Foakes
8: Chris Woakes
9: Darren Stevens
10: Darren Stevens
11: Darren Stevens
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That is sensational genuinely snorted laughing.
 
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ashley bach

Cricketer Of The Year
jackyboy1234 said:
I think so that Woakes should stay in the 11. Unfortunately Pope should be dropped to accommodate Bess (who can bat a bit - and also brings variety to the attack). Woakes looked good in patches both with the ball and the bat at the gabba therefore I think he should stay at bat as high as 7. Wood is a must ( when it goes flat , Wood is the man who has the extra pace to get a wicket out of nowhere and he also got out smith). Broad and Anderson are also a must under lights as the pink ball will swing consistently and that is when you wan't Broad and Anderson in the team.

1. Burns
2. Hammeed
3. Malan
4. Root
5. Stokes
6. Buttler
7. Woakes (Also very good swing bowler - important under lights in Adelaide)
8. Bess
9. Wood
10. Broad
11. Anderson
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Can't see how they can drop Ollie Robinson, Wasn't he their best bowler in the first test?
 
Apex Predator

Apex Predator

State Vice-Captain
For all talk D/N test is England's best chance.. Aussies are so far undefeated in D/N games. India last summer came closer until 36 AO happened. Starc is a different beast in D/N games. Although if Haze is not fit.. Richardson or Neser may come in
 
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