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!
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..
Nee bother mate, not your fault. This lad done nowt to help himself. My heed's a bit all over at the moment like.
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.
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.
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?
Haven't heard anything yet mate except David Warner is Vice Captain That'll do me.. Worst decision ever..
Personally I think that is spot on - maybe an attempt to calm him down a bit - you know give him some responsibility and he will turn into a good egg sort of thing
Lol yeah time will tell mate.. Hope it changes him but I'm skeptical because he's such a prick at times
ffs - I am using the phrase "turn into a good egg" where's my MCC red and yellow stripey hat and tie or more to the point where's me f**ing razor blade
Good Afternoon Pommy Pricks! 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 My prediction - we'll improve on our first innings at Trent Bridge, All out for 61 ffs
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
Ashes to ashes. We're on fire. Poor old Michael Clarke's retired. Bowled out for 60 at the Bridge. Come on now - sing along.
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 Rodgers, terrific batsmen and I like his old school approach. Takes his time to get in and he's been a pleasure to watch Maybe/hopefully the rest of the fellas can learn something from him.
Who the **** is this Goose? Lol. You've set the tone now billy, I expect more of these of the coming days I might even join in mate!
