Point still stands just because it didn't go that way today?
Fact is finals should never be on used wickets. No need at all.
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Point still stands just because it didn't go that way today?
Fact is finals should never be on used wickets. No need at all.
Jordan is not a bad replacement and don't forget that we are missing our best bowler, Bumrah, as well.
Probably agree on used wickets. Point was the toss/pitch is not going to be big enough factor to account for tilting it in favour of one side significantly, unlike UAE due to the dew factor. It is not just today's game, Eng also won against Lanka after losing the toss at SCG.
I'd actually play Liam Dawson but we won't.
England are missing Topley and Archer as well. Irrespective of that, India have greater depth as well so Bumrah is a great loss, the other bowlers are top quality to a level Jordan is not.
England are also without Joffra and Reece Topley if it’s a competition
I saw speculation that both Wiley and Jordan might come in for Wood and Malan. I think playing Wiley against our top order should be a non brainer. Changing winning combination is not ideal but I would even explore dropping Woakes for Wiley.
Our bowling unit has been surprisingly excellent so we will only make the enforced change.
Salt will come in for Malan, probably as a floating 6. Stokes to stay at 3.
Wood being out is a killer blow.
Jordan is a huge downgrade and we're already missing Archer and Topley.
Can't see us making the final now.
Jordan is a huge downgrade and we're already missing Archer and Topley.
Can't see us making the final now.
We are missing Jadeja also
Better forfeit.
Heavy rain forecast for Sunday - likelihood it will be a washout.
Monday doesn't have the best forecast either. Could be joint winners.
Within the two days they will get 10 overs in somehow, Just that it will make the mockery of the final.They might even have a super over as a possibility to decide the winner in extreme case.
It really would be symbolic of this World Cup to have a washout final! 
It’s been riddled with rain all tournament. Someone thought it would be an excellent idea to have the final at Melbourne which is notorious for its unpredictable weather. Thunder showers forecast all day!
I know it would cause logistical issues but surely there is a way to change the venue to the next nearest one when it’s clear from the forecast it’s going to be rain.
It’s been riddled with rain all tournament. Someone thought it would be an excellent idea to have the final at Melbourne which is notorious for its unpredictable weather. Thunder showers forecast all day!
I know it would cause logistical issues but surely there is a way to change the venue to the next nearest one when it’s clear from the forecast it’s going to be rain.
It really would be symbolic of this World Cup to have a washout final!
It’s been riddled with rain all tournament. Someone thought it would be an excellent idea to have the final at Melbourne which is notorious for its unpredictable weather. Thunder showers forecast all day!
I know it would cause logistical issues but surely there is a way to change the venue to the next nearest one when it’s clear from the forecast it’s going to be rain.
30K fewer seats. Where would they go?
What a crap ending to the World Cup that would be!
Not sure but it’s surely better than having no event and all tickets being refunded? Maybe refund the 30k people who bought last?
Too late, probably. The idiots should've played all Melbourne games at the Docklands arena or whatever it's called. It's a shame we don't have more indoor stadia...would solve a few problems but the reality is they'd cost too much.
He’s trained the last few days, reckon he plays but Jordan steals Salt’s spot to take some overs if he pulls up
I know it’s low chance of rain, but india go through to the final if tomorrows game is a washout.
Isn't there a spare day for the semi final?
And our best all rounder, Jadeja
You'll be without Kapil Dev and all.
We are still dealing with the loss of our Queen.
I think we will be fine without Kapil Dev as long as we have umpires performing well for India. Also, won't mind ashwin running out a non striker batter, just for some fun.
It's only a game.
Crown season 5 just dropped on Netflix
Be honest though, Chris Woakes running out the non striking SKY would be so much funnier
Would rather watch highlights of Peter Siddles Ashes hat trick.
Yes there is. <5% chance of any rain so moot point.
No, that will be against the spirit of the game.
Reserve day.
Also if that gets washed out as well.
Jordan for Wood is such a gigantic downgrade. Like going from Bruno to Beek.
England bowl. I think that's the best for us.
Toss no longer a factor at least in the sense England won and chose to bowl while India wanted to bat first anyway. Pitch seems to be a belter
This pitch is most suited for England's strength. Looks like 200 will be par here. That's why Butler chose bowling. They will see whatever target is set and go smash ball one.