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Aussie blackcat85 said:
Yeah he's been a class player root <ok> Will be interesting to see how he handles it, he's certainly got the tools to be a top leader mate.
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I wasn't seeing him as a captain mate, just a better batsman.

I wouldn't want to see Rooty as a captain, just yet. Plenty time for that.

It's amazing just how often being an England captain can **** up a great batsman!
 
Blunham Mackem said:
I wasn't seeing him as a captain mate, just a better batsman.

I wouldn't want to see Rooty as a captain, just yet. Plenty time for that.

It's amazing just how often being an England captain can **** up a great batsman!
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Yeah mate it's a big challenge stepping up, when he did lead us last year he made a couple century's so hopefully he can continue that form and lead by example..
 
Blunham Mackem said:
I wasn't seeing him as a captain mate, just a better batsman.

I wouldn't want to see Rooty as a captain, just yet. Plenty time for that.

It's amazing just how often being an England captain can **** up a great batsman!
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Joe is an excellent batter but he needs to do it away from our shores - I think he has only scored 1 ton outside England. Smith was no 1 in the world prior to this series but got found out in English conditions (don't class Lords as English btw as it panders for the funny tie/hat wearing w**kers) a great player will learn from that experience so Joe needs to do more away for me and Smith will also need to adapt to all conditions.
 
Slippery Dick said:
Joe is an excellent batter but he needs to do it away from our shores - I think he has only scored 1 ton outside England. Smith was no 1 in the world prior to this series but got found out in English conditions (don't class Lords as English btw as it panders for the funny tie/hat wearing w**kers) a great player will learn from that experience so Joe needs to do more away for me and Smith will also need to adapt to all conditions.
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I didn't know that about his away form. He's got many years to sort that out!
 
Slippery Dick said:
Joe is an excellent batter but he needs to do it away from our shores - I think he has only scored 1 ton outside England. Smith was no 1 in the world prior to this series but got found out in English conditions (don't class Lords as English btw as it panders for the funny tie/hat wearing w**kers) a great player will learn from that experience so Joe needs to do more away for me and Smith will also need to adapt to all conditions.
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It's crazy to think that only a few years ago smith was brought into test cricket as a spinner lol. Turned himself into a world lass batsmen and I just love his unorthodox style.
 
Aussie blackcat85 said:
It's crazy to think that only a few years ago smith was brought into test cricket as a spinner lol. Turned himself into a world lass batsmen and I just love his unorthodox style.
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Aye he used to bat about number 8 I think but he was classed as a bowler who could bat a little bit! - reports over here are say that you are going to start using the Duke ball instead of the Kookaburra - anything reported over there?
 
Slippery Dick said:
Aye he used to bat about number 8 I think but he was classed as a bowler who could bat a little bit! - reports over here are say that you are going to start using the Duke ball instead of the Kookaburra - anything reported over there?
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Haven't heard anything yet mate except David Warner is Vice Captain <steam> That'll do me.. Worst decision ever..
 
Good Afternoon Pommy Pricks! <laugh> I see you'll probably have an unchanged line up. Not risking jimmy sounds fair. For us, Hazlewood is out and I hope Cummings gets the nod <ok>

My prediction - we'll improve on our first innings at Trent Bridge, All out for 61 ffs <cheers>
 
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A bit gutted abd slightly jealous as my Brother in law has a ticket for the game, for tomorrow. Mind you I've told him that if we win the toss and bowl first he could be getting a refund
 
Weather forecast is mixed for the weekend so I expect a result Aussie. What's your feelings about this one? Personally I think whoever wins the toss this morning will have the better chance (although I predicted a 3-1 win for you guys at the start of the series). Shame but understandable about Rodgers retirement, I really like him
 
farnboromackem said:
Weather forecast is mixed for the weekend so I expect a result Aussie. What's your feelings about this one? Personally I think whoever wins the toss this morning will have the better chance (although I predicted a 3-1 win for you guys at the start of the series). Shame but understandable about Rodgers retirement, I really like him
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Haven't seen the pitch yet mate but if it's anything to go by of this series, then we are gonna struggle again. England's bowling attack has been well disciplined. Great technique & Constant good line/length and our batsmen have taken the bait.. I think I predicted 4-0 to us <doh> Rodgers, terrific batsmen and I like his old school approach. Takes his time to get in and he's been a pleasure to watch <applause> Maybe/hopefully the rest of the fellas can learn something from him.
 
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