I suspect that Australia might be unchanged but England will surely bring in Panesar and that specialist keeper (forgotten his name) with Giles and ???? making way.
Maybe
Maybe
Team changes for the second test
- Thread starter Wibble
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Wibble said:
Jones
Talk of bringing macgill in so aus have two spinners. Not sure how they can leave either Lee or clark out though
I suspect Anderson will make way for Monty.
Go with two spinners.
Go with two spinners.
Sultan said:
I'd agree with that, after the fist day I was thinking Harmisson but he started to get better if not getting the wickets. Anderson was too irratic. Basically we lost the test on the first two days and it was a struggle, we did bat better in the second innings so some hope provided the bowlers start performing.
One thing I'm increasingly worried about is Freddie as Capt, not that he's not a good one I just think he's got far too much to think of being an all rounder and captain?
Wibble said:
But your an Aussie, according to your earlier email
I am flexible with my nationality
Wibble said:I am flexible with my nationality
Likewise
manux399 said:
Totally agree. Crazy decision not making Strauss captain.
Mind you, Strauss needs to start performing, sharpish, else we're fecked
Well, we are fecked anyway...but still
Adealaide's wicket has changed a bit recently and doesn't spin quite as much as it used to and the quicks have done well this season. If anyone is going to get dropped form the Aussie team I reckon it will be Lee out for MacGill.
I reckon Anderson was the worst of the English bowlers and Monty will come in to the team, I'd push Pietersen up the order a bit too.
I reckon Anderson was the worst of the English bowlers and Monty will come in to the team, I'd push Pietersen up the order a bit too.
Plechazunga said:
He started well in the first innings but he like too many others seems to be making a start then bang..! Must admit I'm impressed with how Bell's improved at this level and I was happier yesterday as they seemed to be getting their act together. The real turning point was Freddie getting out which I think just killed any slim / miniscule chance we had have batting through for a draw.
ManUinOz said:
I like the Pietersen / Collingwood 4-5 partnership With Freddie at six, it's really the bowling I'm more worried about..!
If England drop Anderson then they are left with 2 quicks in Hoggard and Freddie. You would hope Monty has the game of his life otherwise you will be relying on Freddie to take 15 wickets in the match to be a chance of winning.
Australia should be unchanged in my opinion. Never change a winning team.
Australia should be unchanged in my opinion. Never change a winning team.
Monty for Giles. The english need Strauss and Flintoff to hit form with the bat to stand a chance
mjdj said:
Well, Harmy still exists...just about
Harmison = Liam Miller = The Invisible Man
He doesnt count.Plechazunga said:
Its insulting to quicks all around the world if he is put in the same class as them.
This would be my team for the second test:
1. Strauss
2. Cook
3. Bell
4. Pietersen
5. Collingwood
6. Joyce
7. Flintoff
8. Jones
9. Mahmood
10. Hoggard
11. Panesar
What do you guys think?
1. Strauss
2. Cook
3. Bell
4. Pietersen
5. Collingwood
6. Joyce
7. Flintoff
8. Jones
9. Mahmood
10. Hoggard
11. Panesar
What do you guys think?
Not balanced Malc.
One bowler light.
One bowler light.
Yeah i thought that, but then whos that extra bowler going to be...somone who is gonna take wickets, or just bowl for the sake of it... because we got collingwood who can give the bowlers a breather, and panesar will happily bowl the whole day for you
i would like to see
strauss
cook
pieterson .......should bat at 3 yes
bell
collingwood
flinntoff
jones
giles
mahmood
monty
harmison
strauss
cook
pieterson .......should bat at 3 yes
bell
collingwood
flinntoff
jones
giles
mahmood
monty
harmison
3 quicks, a spinner and medium pacer. They need 2 spinners in Adelaidemalcolm31337 said:
It will be
Strauss
Cook
Bell
Collingwood
Pietersen
Flintoff
Jones
Giles
Hoggard
Harmi
Monty
KP said he was asked where he wanted to bat and chose 5The Kippax Kid said:
Guvnorgaz said:
didnt know that, and i follow KP closely
he should bat 3, all the best batsmen have batted 3
I would say 4 with Joyce at 3, I dont like Bell, when you really need him, like the second innings, he lets you down. I would like Mahmood to bowl but he isnt nasty enough, he should be a real handful but isntThe Kippax Kid said:didnt know that, and i follow KP closely
he should bat 3, all the best batsmen have batted 3
Id give Mahmood a chance because hes young and exciting, just like Panesar...Harmison needs to be taught a lesson and dropped. his performance in the last test was shocking
It was, but he didnt have the worst figures in the match, Anderson didmalcolm31337 said:
But what did we expect of Anderson..he hasnt been the same since West Indies tour...Harmison really needs to sort his life out
I agree he isnt much use at the moment, they wont drop him though, more chance of Botham playing than Harmison being dropped
Yeah suppose, but if they dont play Panesar in this test Id happily kidnap Flintoffs wife and hold her hostage until he does!
I'd basically drop Giles and Anderson and put in Mahmood and Panesar. Pietersen is good enough to be utilised as a second spinner, while Mahmood's pace will always be a handful in Australia. Plus he is much better in tests than in one-dayers and
Go with this:
1. Strauss
2. Cook
3. Bell
4. Pietersen
5. Collingwood
6. Flintoff
7. Jones
8. Mahmood
9. Hoggard
10. Harmison
11. Panesar
Go with this:
1. Strauss
2. Cook
3. Bell
4. Pietersen
5. Collingwood
6. Flintoff
7. Jones
8. Mahmood
9. Hoggard
10. Harmison
11. Panesar
ManUinOz said:
The press seems to think that McGill won't be back this test because Adelaide is a bit crap for spinners. Warne doesn't like it and McGill has tes figure of 44 runs per wicket.
Lee's figures weren't that great and there is room for improvement but he did actually bowl quite well.
Sorry to say, but we have now lost the initiative in this series.
The Aussies are psychologically well on top, and England look like a defeated team.
Ponting is still hurting from losing the ashes over here, and he is out to make a point, we're going to get our arses kicked big-time.
What odds an Aussie whitewash?
The Aussies are psychologically well on top, and England look like a defeated team.
Ponting is still hurting from losing the ashes over here, and he is out to make a point, we're going to get our arses kicked big-time.
What odds an Aussie whitewash?
Aussies have gone for two spinners. Will the poms follow suit?
Not sure where you heard that. Ozzies have named an unchanged 13, no MacGill.Desert Eagle said:
Yeah sorry bout that. A mate was messing with me. Aussies with an unchanged squad.
McGrath's a doubt for the second test. Only managed five overs in the nets today and faces a test tomorrow. Deja Vu, he missed the 2nd test in the last Ashes and we know what happened then.
Forecast for Adelaide is possible light showers late Friday and Saturday morning, possible cloud on Sunday. This might suit England as Adelaide has been known to produce reverse swing.
I'm optimistic, if no one else is.
Forecast for Adelaide is possible light showers late Friday and Saturday morning, possible cloud on Sunday. This might suit England as Adelaide has been known to produce reverse swing.
I'm optimistic, if no one else is.
Draw written all over this test.
Lets hope we win the toss and bat first and get over 400, then we might have a chance of winning
What the feck are England playing at they have named an unchanged team no Monty