Broad's the one I worry about, given his heart seems to be declared as excess baggage every time he goes overseas but is a different proposition at home. Obviously Anderson will be a fair handful as well. Kippax, can I get some odds on BJ being our series top scorer?
Taylor has gone over earlier than the initial squad apparently. Not sure why but he's known for being our man for the big occasion so hopefully that means...
Then we'll appoint Boof a couple of weeks before the Ashes, lose 3-0 but end up top of the world rankings 10 months later after winning in SA in 15/16.
Pretty well summed up. It was more of a round-about way of me highlighting what an incredible and under-rated achievement that 2nd innings century was. To dust himself off after the disappointment of Hair firing him 1st dig on 90-whatever, against such a good attack, on a hallowed ground, to achieve what is a batsman's holy grail of a ton at Lord's was just other-worldly when you think about it.
Hmmm...has anyone in the team or coaching staff actually confirmed this, or is this just the reporters supposition? Because this latest article still says that most of the team are arriving 3 days before the 1st test.
It's a very, very ECB thing to do.
QualityGo on...
That is the single worst opening par to an article I've ever seen.
I agree. Can't believe all the Kiwi posters who reckon England might win this
Good point. Other article I read said before the second warm up match, but as IPL contracts go each player (if fully fit) must be available while their team is still in the tourny. And given that the regular fixtures end on the 18th that would be 3 days turnaround - unless something has been worked out where they're being released earlier.
