All-rounder Craig Overton ( really ?? )

[life on mars]

Am I missing something didn't he have a pair of ducks


http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/41952980

All-rounder Craig Overton put himself firmly in the frame for a starting place in the first Ashes Test as he helped England complete a 192-run win over a Cricket Australia XI.

[El Gwapo]

Just shows how much Stokes will be missed. Strange take on things I agree.

[BLUETIT]

Am I missing something didn't he have a pair of ducks


http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/41952980

All-rounder Craig Overton put himself firmly in the frame for a starting place in the first Ashes Test as he helped England complete a 192-run win over a Cricket Australia XI.

So he didn't live up to his surname then !!!

[ccfc_is_my_life]

Just shows how much Stokes will be missed. Strange take on things I agree.

Would Stokes be missed for his bowling? Probably not.

[El Gwapo]

Would Stokes be missed for his bowling? Probably not.

Yes I think he would. Thats what being an all rounder is about, not the strike bowler but part of an attack and a destructive batsman

[ccfc_is_my_life]

For me, Stokes is very much of a "oh, bring him on to give other pacers a rest" bowler. Someone who will produce a great spell every now and then but not consistently. He's very much in the side for the batting.

Bowling wise, England will miss Finn more than Stokes.

Plus he's a grade A bellend.

[life on mars]

this might answer if we will miss him or not

http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/...er/311158.html

He is an near to Beefy as any one will get as an all rounder ,in my view, bell end or not, so was Beefy by the way .

[El Gwapo]

With the top order looking decidedly fragile, I worry the middle order will be exposed too soon and missing Stokes is going to be a big loss. Root is going to have a massive job on his hands

[ccfc_is_my_life]

I'd be surprised if they don't play an extra batsman to replace Stokes.

[Eric Cartman]

For me, Stokes is very much of a "oh, bring him on to give other pacers a rest" bowler. Someone who will produce a great spell every now and then but not consistently. He's very much in the side for the batting.

Bowling wise, England will miss Finn more than Stokes.

Plus he's a grade A bellend.

Did well in Australia before.

[Hilts]

Stokes is a massive loss for his all round ability.
Overton has been selected for his bowling. I think selectors see him as similar to Tremlett who had a great tour in Australia a few years ago.
Poor squad selection though. Plunkett should be there as a genuine pace bowler rather than more of the same type with Jake Ball.
Root has to take responsibility for the selection of Gary Ballance.
I was going to get BT Sport for the Ashes but its not going to be worth it with this squad.

[Alex!]

As far as Stokes is concerned the ceiling knows no bounds, but his issue will always be blowing hot/cold; MOTM performances followed by a string of OK. Last few days have shown how important Woakes and his workload will be. As for the middle order YJB/Moeen/Woakes still looks really solid.

Seeing the news about the Aussie team for next week and they're in just as much disarray as we are; dropping the younger lads for a bloke who last hit a century 11 years ago AND keeping at the same time. Hahaha.