Groundking
International Debutant
Decent session, a third wicket would have been nice but seeing reverse is promising.
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*Official* England in West Indies 2022
- Thread starter theegyptian
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Beamer
International Vice-Captain
Yeah I think 2 directions of travel for me as the status quo clearly can't be maintained.
Option 1 is bring in the white ball specialist Lewis and Pooran on the basis of talent because we have a paucity of options and they are extremely talented.
Option 2 is to choose the best young players in the FC system and go with them, knowing they'll need some time. For example, Carty and Athanazae.
SillyCowCorner1
Moooo
Option 1 is the least likely one to happen...gone are the days when selectors would be bold enough to bring in talented players from a young age.... the Sarwans, Gayles, Jerome Taylor, and who can forget Fidel Edwards.
loterry1994
International Debutant
Kraiggs a solid batter for the windies surprising his average is in the low 30s
Beamer
International Vice-Captain
It's interesting that they will still do it for quicks like Jayden. My guess is if they felt a batsman was special enough, they would do it. Still, it's early days with these selectors, lets see what they come up with in future.
Beamer
International Vice-Captain
Basically, he had a horror run from 2018 to 2020. That took his average from high 30's to low 30's. Hopefully he is through that now and bringing it slowly back up.
Lillian Thomson
Hall of Fame Member
Fly Broad and Anderson out for the 3rd Test.
loterry1994
International Debutant
Thing I like about him is that his willing to fight it out and not give his wicket away easily unlike some the other windies batters when it gets tough
loterry1994
International Debutant
It’s still weird thinking England didn’t pick Broad and Anderson for this series but will be considered in England. I know it’s mainly been the batters problem but I think they should move on from both of them. I still think they’ll cop a few losses to Nz, India and South Africa in the upcoming tests this year even with both of them playing. But I think they should try build something new instead of always relying on them.
Same thing happened after the 2015 World Cup when they moved on from them in the shorter formats and that was one of the best decisions the England boards ever made
Same thing happened after the 2015 World Cup when they moved on from them in the shorter formats and that was one of the best decisions the England boards ever made
SillyCowCorner1
Moooo
ANother thing is the quality of the players we have is a few notches below some of the top tier teams.
I mean youngsters in Bangladesh play far more FC matches than our youngsters....
Beamer
International Vice-Captain
Yeah we have a huge problem in our structure when it comes to getting experience for 19-23 year olds. Fingers crossed they have identified that and the academy will help.
SillyCowCorner1
Moooo
Right, a clear plan is needed...not going about their business like our batters (dot balls and no intent.)
I'm enjoying this today
Lillian Thomson
Hall of Fame Member
Root clearly doesn't rate his new seamers.
wpdavid
Hall of Fame Member
I'm hoping Leach was kept going for just one more over before tea and Fisher will start his spell with the new ball immediately after the break. Otherwise, as you suggest, it's all a bit silly.
