Cricket

[Ewood Ace]

The first summer in 20 years without a home test series victory and 3 test series in a row now without victory. To go to the Ashes with this coach and captain is tantamount to cricketing suicide, both are totally out of their depth in their respective roles.

Edited September 6, 2021 by Ewood Ace

[Rogerb]

The old Trafford wicket has been baking nicely today. Let's hope they leave Ashwin to carry the drinks.!

 

[chaddyrovers]

23 hours ago, Ewood Ace said:

The first summer in 20 years without a home test series victory and 3 test series in a row now without victory. To go to the Ashes with this coach and captain is tantamount to cricketing suicide, both are totally out of their depth in their respective roles.

So Who want you as Captain and director of cricket? Also who want be in your best 13 or 14 man squad depending on pitch conditions? 

[Ewood Ace]

17 hours ago, chaddyrovers said:

So Who want you as Captain and director of cricket? Also who want be in your best 13 or 14 man squad depending on pitch conditions? 

For coach I'd go with Mike Hesson, as for the captaincy that's a decision for him and who he thinks he would work well with, just as he did with the New Zealand captaincy.

In terms of my squad for the Ashes I think we need to move on to a new era instead of going back to players who have had numerous chances and not done enough. The likes of Ali, Bairstow, Buttler have all played numerous times against Australia and have poor records and I've seen nothing from any of them to suggest that it will be any different this time around. 

Anderson has been a great bowler and can still win tests in England but he isn't going to win you test matches in Australia. Malan is 34 and isn't the answer long term or even short term, he's just another unimaginative backward looking suggestion.

So my squad for the Ashes tour fitness depending of course would probably be something like the following.
Sibley, Burns, Crawley, Root, Hain, Clarke, Pope, Stokes, Foakes, Leach, Parkinson, Broad, Robinson, Woakes, Overton, Wood, Mahmood.
 

[only2garners]

An excellent rearguard action from Lancashire just falling short of hanging on for a draw against Notts. Given they were without Jennings, Livingstone and Parkinson and lost Mahmood as a bowler on the first day and facing a total of 443 to win in the last innings that they have only just lost was a good showing. Alex Davies' head already seems to have gone to Warwickshire - 2 ducks in the game.

It;s a good job there were two Preston lads in the team - Danny Lamb and Tom Bailey took 12 wickets and scored 135 runs between them.

[matt83]

So no test matches at old Trafford in 2022. 6 in total naturally 50% are in London. 

[chaddyrovers]

5 hours ago, Ewood Ace said:

For coach I'd go with Mike Hesson, as for the captaincy that's a decision for him and who he thinks he would work well with, just as he did with the New Zealand captaincy.

In terms of my squad for the Ashes I think we need to move on to a new era instead of going back to players who have had numerous chances and not done enough. The likes of Ali, Bairstow, Buttler have all played numerous times against Australia and have poor records and I've seen nothing from any of them to suggest that it will be any different this time around. 

Anderson has been a great bowler and can still win tests in England but he isn't going to win you test matches in Australia. Malan is 34 and isn't the answer long term or even short term, he's just another unimaginative backward looking suggestion.

So my squad for the Ashes tour fitness depending of course would probably be something like the following.
Sibley, Burns, Crawley, Root, Hain, Clarke, Pope, Stokes, Foakes, Leach, Parkinson, Broad, Robinson, Woakes, Overton, Wood, Mahmood.
 

Thankyou for the reply Ewood. 

I would stick with Sliverwood and Root in their roles until after the Ashes if they happen which is unclear. 

If we were change coach I would like Paul Farbrace or Alec Stewart. B

But I don't see the head coach or Captain being the current problem but the county game and the lack of quality out there batting wise, pitch quality and when 4 day games are played. 

For Anderson and Malan must go to Ashes cos of their experience and we need Anderson to lead the bowling attack out there. 

So my squad for Ashes

Batsmen:- Burns, Hammed, Malan, Root, Pope, Crawley, Bairstow

Keeper:- Buttler, Foakes

All rounders:- Stokes, Ali

Pace:- Anderson, Board, Curran, Robinson, Woakes, Mahmood, Wood

Spinners:- Leach, Parkinson

 

 

[matt83]

Looks like the Indians want to get back to the IPL. 🙄

[matt83]

At least they’ve forfeited so a 2-2 series result. Root's greatest win. Will still be massively out of pocket with hotels, etc. Tickets will be refunded but Lancs are very incompetent. I’m still waiting for the Yorkshire money from early July.

* Just said on sky India haven’t forfeited and it’s a no result. That sounds more likely for them as a side. I must admit I was highly skeptical over them forfeiting. 

Edited September 10, 2021 by matt83

[jim mk2]

Disappointing because it’s been a great series but England will be happy to take the 2-2 as India were quite likely to have won again. England still have many problems unresolved with the Ashes looming 

[matt83]

[Gav]

Ruined my weekend that, from a purely selfish point of view......

I hope the ones with Covid make a speedy recovery. 

[only2garners]

I was due to be at Old Trafford volunteering on Sunday for a charity I'm involved with. Still at least i don't now need to get up early as I was going to have to be there at 8.15.

[matt83]

Anderson won’t play a test at OT again now. Also will go down as ‘abandoned’ so 2-1 series win.

[only2garners]

The BCCI are offering to reschedule the game, although god knows when and where that could be.

[Rogerb]

6 hours ago, only2garners said:

The BCCI are offering to reschedule the game, although god knows when and where that could be.

I think it is highly unlikely to be rescheduled and not in this country. Perhaps Dubai but just shows how far the balance of power in cricket has gone to the BCCI there own IPL is far more important to them. The offer to reschedule is a handy get out.

[only2garners]

There will be an opportunity next Summer when India are coming over for some one day games so it could be done. Whether it will is another matter.

[matt83]

 

Let me contain my amazement. He’s gone for global McCricket. Sold his soul that lad.

I’m very much looking forward to seeing Jimmy and Jos playing for Lancs tomorrow now England aren’t playing. 😂. Sure the ECB will let them play. 

[Riversider28]

I’ve been a big fan of the IPL in recent years, but after what has happened with the Indian Test team, for me, it has left a nasty taste in the mouth. Absolutely, India had no intention of playing the 5th Test and were given the perfect opportunity to pull out when the back room staff tested positive. Yet again, £££££ rules and feck the loyal supporters.

[Gav]

Lancs v Somerset live on Sky over the next 4 days, weather permitting.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Michael Holding is on Desert Island Discs today.

[Gav]

Very good day for Lancs after losing both openers early doors, the tail has wagged.

364/8

[oldjamfan1]

Congratulations to former Rover Keith Barker who has today bettered his best-ever first class bowling figures by taking the first 7 Notts wickets. 7 for 29 just now with the chance of a ten 'fer.

Lancashire are doing well too - could be an interesting last round of games in the county championship.

[Gav]

Somerset all out for 90 - Blatherwick and Bailey unplayable at times.

Somerset following on, could be over today at this rate.

[only2garners]

Comprehensive victory for Lancs whilst it seems to be raining everywhere else. Just need Hampshire to beat Nottinghamshire now and Lancs are very much back in the hunt.