Where now for England?

[gaffs]

What are your thought on where England can go in the next few years?

Who do you think will be brought in, who do you think may be on their way out?

As far as Test Cricket goes, next up is South Africa over the winter which is sure to be a very tough test.

 

[gaffs]

Anyone would have thought this was and Australian site.

More people want to take about the future of the Australian side!!!

 

[Frosty]

Rashid and Denly look good bets to come in over the next couple of years. Pietersen will be back for the winter which is a big bonus too.

The main problem is seam bowling for me - I cannot see where the replacements for Flintoff and Harmison (c.2004) will come from. Broad will end up at 7 long term, but I still think England will be light on quality fast bowlers. Anderson and Onions are quality when the ball swings, but I'm not too sure who else will be a 90mph hit the deck option.

As for batting , Collingwood and Bell will probably play less, Trott will come in to the squad, as will Bopara long term, but that still leaves us wanting a quality number three. I reckon it will have to be Pietersen.

 

[Rooney1987]

Craig Kieswetter South Africa-born wicket-keeper batsman is a cert when he can play for England next year.

 

[gaffs]

Craig Kieswetter South Africa-born wicket-keeper batsman is a cert when he can play for England next year.

From what i hear, he is class.

 

[Frosty]

I reckon Prior has done a good job though, would you jettison him?

 

[gaffs]

Rashid and Denly look good bets to come in over the next couple of years. Pietersen will be back for the winter which is a big bonus too.

The main problem is seam bowling for me - I cannot see where the replacements for Flintoff and Harmison (c.2004) will come from. Broad will end up at 7 long term, but I still think England will be light on quality fast bowlers. Anderson and Onions are quality when the ball swings, but I'm not too sure who else will be a 90mph hit the deck option.

As for batting , Collingwood and Bell will probably play less, Trott will come in to the squad, as will Bopara long term, but that still leaves us wanting a quality number three. I reckon it will have to be Pietersen.

Im looking forward to seeing more of Denly and Rashid in the one day series. I would have like to have seen Lancashires Tom Smith break into the T20 or One Day teams.

As you say, we need to find a new quick. There are not many on the county scene. I wonder if they will look at Saj Mahmood again.

 

[gaffs]

I reckon Prior has done a good job though, would you jettison him?

No. Hes done a great job.

But you need a number 2 for tours.