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Hammersmith reborn said:
Woakes has bowled poorly in every innings so far and Robinson looks to have problems with his energy levels come the 2nd innings. We've monumentally ****ed up basic decisions i, batting first in 1st test , not selecting Broad and Anderson on that wicket, picking Leach, leaving Wood out of this test, not selecting an actual keeper, the list is ****ing endless. For me you've got a coach who is obviously not up to test level, a bowling coach who I can't actually believe they ever appointed and a batting coach, who although was a great batsman isn't nearly as good at improving lesser players techniques. Root is far too passive as a captain, and I can't understand half the bowling and fielding decisions he makes. I've rarely seen a flatter side than we currently look in the field, there's no sign of any life in them. This will almost certainly end up 5-0, barring weather or someone having a miracle for us. After this series something has to change or it will be like this for the foreseeable future unfortunately
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Hammersmith,

You have hit the nail on the head, for sure.
I like Root as a player but he comes across as not a strong leader, which is needed. He’s too nice and too timid if l’m honest. A bit like Kim Hughes was for Australia.

To me, a captain must leader the way, command respect from his team and the opposition, too.
A strong captain is worthy of several decent players, hence gives to a lift over the opposition.

To me, that is where Steve Smith fell down. He should never have ‘owned up’ on tampering.
English & Australian captains before him would never had said a word, they would of dismissed it and told all and sundry to move on.

Todays players are too soft, maybe too honest and certainly not hard enough in many departments.

Anyway, just my take on it all.
 
Well done Aussies, sorry we can’t give you a decent game.

All I ask of England is that we are competitive for a single day - specifically Boxing Day at the MCG, the most iconic day in cricket, for me at least. I expect to lose the test, but please don’t be humiliated on the first day. Please.
 
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sb_73 said:
Well done Aussies, sorry we can’t give you a decent game.

All I ask of England is that we are competitive for a single day - specifically Boxing Day at the MCG, the most iconic day in cricket, for me at least. I expect to lose the test, but please don’t be humiliated on the first day. Please.
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Agree, sb.
I can say l get more enjoyment out of winning a see sawing hard fought match than this effort.

l think Buttler standing on wicket pretty much sums up his and England predicament here.

Again, you are correct about the Boxing Day test match being the ducks nuts of cricket.

Better days ahead we hope.
 
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Didley Squat said:
Agree, sb.
I can say l get more enjoyment out of winning a see sawing hard fought match than this effort.

l think Buttler standing on wicket pretty much sums up his and England predicament here.

Again, you are correct about the Boxing Day test match being the ducks nuts of cricket.

Better days ahead we hope.
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I assume the atmosphere will be curtailed by COVID regulations.

I understand Bay 13 has been done away with. It did get pretty horrible latterly, but was a great part of the craic in the olden days, where you could wander in and out of it at will.
 
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Too little too late, Buttler's dismissal sums up our luck aswell as our efforts lately. A good few of our batsmen need dropping but who could replace them. Baurstow for Pope although Johnny's test form has fallen through the floor the last couple of years, I said before the tour started that Bumble had said last year that Livingstone was ready to play for England in all formats, and his opinion is good enough for me. I think the bloke has the spark that we're sorely missing against the Aussies but hey the selectors know better !
 
Hammersmith reborn said:
Too little too late, Buttler's dismissal sums up our luck aswell as our efforts lately. A good few of our batsmen need dropping but who could replace them. Baurstow for Pope although Johnny's test form has fallen through the floor the last couple of years, I said before the tour started that Bumble had said last year that Livingstone was ready to play for England in all formats, and his opinion is good enough for me. I think the bloke has the spark that we're sorely missing against the Aussies but hey the selectors know better !
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There is no spark.
Root, world class batsman that he is, is a wet blanket of a captain.
The whole thing, from the backroom to the players needs shaking up.
 
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rangercol said:
There is no spark.
Root, world class batsman that he is, is a wet blanket of a captain.
The whole thing, from the backroom to the players needs shaking up.
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Giles needs to go too, another completely lacking any inspirational qualities. I found the choice to appoint him very strange in the first place, typical ECC.
 
sb_73 said:
I assume the atmosphere will be curtailed by COVID regulations.

I understand Bay 13 has been done away with. It did get pretty horrible latterly, but was a great part of the craic in the olden days, where you could wander in and out of it at will.
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Bay 13 went a couple of years ago but I think they are expecting a full ground for boxing day and as there are no covid restrictions in theory 100,000 but probably more like 80-90k.
 
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And the Weather.

Probably about UK temperatures but without the rain, a slightly higher, but still low, chance of rain on Monday and Tuesday

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Eric Le Merde said:
And the Weather.

Probably about UK temperatures but without the rain, a slightly higher, but still low, chance of rain on Monday and Tuesday

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You can **** off with your weather forecasts Michael Fish ! You promised us Biblical rain in the 1st test to save us and another 40 days and nights to follow so we could get out of this with a heads held high 0-0 draw ! Never falling for it again :emoticon-0173-middl
 
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