*Official* England in West Indies 2022

[Lillian Thomson]

Joe Root should hand in his team sheet then offer to shake hands on a draw.

 

[Beamer]

Swap Da Silva and Holder. Not sure about Permaul.

I'm getting the sense that this wicket will turn a bit later in the test. From Kraigg's press conference, I got the sense that Permaul will get another chance. If so, the pressure is on, he can't afford another performance like Antigua.

Personally, I'm bringing in Mayers for Brooks or Blackwood as we need another left hander and he should have played in Antigua anyway.

 

[Red_Ink_Squid]

So England's bowling attack is Woakes/Mahmood/Fisher/Leach. It's ...different at least.

I'd hesitate to say 'good'. But different.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Same xi for us, this sucks.

 

[trundler]

So England's bowling attack is Woakes/Mahmood/Fisher/Leach. It's ...different at least.

I'd hesitate to say 'good'. But different.

Yay more Woakes.

 

[Lillian Thomson]

How often have two debutants both batted and both bowled on their first day?

 

[Red_Ink_Squid]

Yay more Woakes.

England still unbeaten with Stokes/Foakes/Woakes in their side.

 

[Beamer]

I'm getting the sense that this wicket will turn a bit later in the test. From Kraigg's press conference, I got the sense that Permaul will get another chance. If so, the pressure is on, he can't afford another performance like Antigua.

Same xi for us, this sucks.

Can't understand Brooks ahead of Mayers tbh.

 

[Beamer]

First impressions = this is the road version of a Barbados pitch, at least for seamers. Lets see though.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

First impressions = this is the road version of a Barbados pitch, at least for seamers. Lets see though.

Didn’t Kraigg made a double ton here a few weeks ago. This is the runs pitch.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Seales is too shelf man

 

[Lillian Thomson]

First England opener to get a duck for two matches.

 

[Beamer]

Seales is too shelf man

He's awesome. He does look a yard of pace slower here though. Back to back matches maybe?

 

[Prince EWS]

He's awesome. He does look a yard of pace slower here though. Back to back matches maybe?

Yeah definitely IMO. Not used to Test workloads yet. Will be interesting to see how he holds up over the match, especially as it looks flat as a pancake (not that either team can bat).

 

[trundler]

Hit him on the top of the pad whilst he was on his tippy toes. Good decision.

 

[Beamer]

Yeah definitely IMO. Not used to Test workloads yet. Will be interesting to see how he holds up over the match, especially as it looks flat as a pancake (not that either team can bat).

Yeah it will be a real test for him when the ball stops swinging. Good for his development though.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Good to see Permaul in the attack so early.

 

[Beamer]

Is it just me or does Lees look absolutely associate level in this innings even though he's surviving?

Maybe I'm being harsh.

 

[loterry1994]

This is a pretty good crowd in this test

 

[Woodster]

Looks like patience is key again here. Seems to have more pace and bounce in this deck (that’s not difficult though) so hopefully runscoring and strokeplay will come easier, despite our rather turgid opening session.