Yeah. Given we won the T20 WC it's fair enough to give him the next one. But I reckon we have to get to the final for him to keep his job (unless we're incredibly unlucky in the semis).
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The whole Roy-Brook-Malan mess should have set alarm bells ringing really.
I like the fact we took Jofra for an all expenses paid sight seeing trip also.
This squad needs a massive refresh. Can't be building around Malan, Buttler, Bairstow, Root, Stokes, etc. This whole outfit is desperate for new players to take the bull by the horns. We need to be phasing players out rather than hitting the wall like this.
Seems loads of dew, I think it's gonna be close match.
Well just saw our leaked lineup against City. India better win today ffs.
Good god I've just seen it.
Alright for you, we get a double whammy.
What a game for shami
It's like we don't even care.
Silly bringing Stokes back. Was a non entity this World Cup. That spot could have gone to Jacks who’s a genuine batting all rounder or potentially Salt if you need some power hitting up top.
Was Jason Roy injured or dropped? He should have kept his spot - he might have been in iffy form but he’s proven.
Was Jason Roy injured or dropped? He should have kept his spot - he might have been in iffy form but he’s proven.
Roy got dropped for Harry Brook
Because stokes had to be picked once you talked him out of retirement.
England so poor. This has got to be the worst defence of a title in cricket.
It might be the worst defence of a title in any sport ever.
I was hoping England would make a game of it so I'd have an excuse to not watch United.
If England fail to qualify for the Champions Trophy, I can’t see how Mott or Buttler can justify their position.
If the performances were by an associate nation, we would be saying that teams like this should be nowhere near the tournament.
If the performances were by an associate nation, we would be saying that teams like this should be nowhere near the tournament.
Indeed
I only just found out about the Champions Trophy thing and I agree.
If we finish bottom 2 and aren't in that Mott at least should be sacked and serious questions asked about Buttler as skipper. 5 defeats out of 6 and all 5 absolute hammerings.
Mott only found out himself 90 minutes ago. England may need to win all 3 remaining matches with their run rate
This is all set up for another Aussie World Cup win. India likely to play them in the semis and we all know Aussies will be favorites then.
Christ that Utd game was a tough watch. Anyway how did England get on with that winnable chase....ah...
India might end up losing against Aussies in Semifinal but I don't think any team is taking field against India as favourites in this Tournament not by a long shot .
It's a fact noone will be. Unless they are struck down by a plague.
Went to sleep before the England innings and woke up to the carnage. Wow, the Indian pacers were on fire. The strangling of runs, and the discipline to hit the consistent line and length is remarkable. It bodes well that our SKY and our lower order could add some crucial runs which turned into scoreboard pressure after the first 4 wickets fell in a flurry.
Perhaps I was too harsh on Rahul for trying to rack up a Pujara-esque run rate - him sticking around while Rohit did the scoring clearly made the difference.
Perhaps I was too harsh on Rahul for trying to rack up a Pujara-esque run rate - him sticking around while Rohit did the scoring clearly made the difference.
Went to sleep before the England innings and woke up to the carnage. Wow, the Indian pacers were on fire. The strangling of runs, and the discipline to hit the consistent line and length is remarkable. It bodes well that our SKY and our lower order could add some crucial runs which turned into scoreboard pressure after the first 4 wickets fell in a flurry.
Perhaps I was too harsh on Rahul for trying to rack up a Pujara-esque run rate - him sticking around while Rohit did the scoring clearly made the difference.
Very nice of you to attribute that England batting performance to brilliant bowling.
I'm sure that the English batters could have done a bit better, but some of those dismissals were unplayable. Kuldeep's turn and Bumrah's one staying low and cutting back off the top of my head. The pitch had demons in it in the second innings, no doubt.
Baffling.
Easy contender for the coach position on your Wastemen 11
When people talk about problems in the management structure in your ODI setup, this is symptomatic of it. How do you have ECB members join the board meeting in *Nov. 2021* and not have that information filter through to your coaching staff / players within two years?
I'm getting obsessed with this stat but now 11 dismissals in 18 at an average of 4.55.
It's so bad that I'm surprised it hasn't been highlighted more. Forget Stokes at 3, might as well have Monty Panesar batting there for all Root is offering. Lose a wicket in the first 10 overs and at the moment it's a guarantee there's another coming straight away.
I am still shocked by the shot selection of stokes. What was he trying to do, especially against a bowler like shami who was bowling at his best.
What an excellent, professional chase this has been so far. Excellent stuff.
Hope they win here
Hope they win here
That was so comfortably done
Afghanistan are really showing up the likes of Pakistan, England, Bangladesh.
What an excellent tournament it's been for them. Slimmish chance they can make the SFs as well!
What an excellent tournament it's been for them. Slimmish chance they can make the SFs as well!
Not favourites for Semis but they are just coming to boil at the right time. Typical Australia, they will win the Cup.
So Australia and New Zealand both on 8 points and Afghanistan with 6, three games left for all of them. I wonder if there is a way Afghanistan can sneak in somehow.
NZ yet to play SA, Pak and SL.
Aus yet to play Eng, Afghans and Ban
Afghans yet to play Ned, Aus and SA.
That Aus v Afg game will be interesting, and it could definitely go down to the last game.
NZ yet to play SA, Pak and SL.
Aus yet to play Eng, Afghans and Ban
Afghans yet to play Ned, Aus and SA.
That Aus v Afg game will be interesting, and it could definitely go down to the last game.