Official Ashes Thread

[The Bloop]

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Whoever comes in it will probably mean an increased workload for Joe Root.

[the other bob wilson]

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Whoever comes in it will probably mean an increased workload for Joe Root.

Paul Farbrace said it should be Moeen Ali, but he also said that England might decide to go without a “proper” spinner in the early tests - I’d agree with that, they need four seamers plus Stokes.

[Hilts]

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They should go all out to get Rashid to play. (If hes fit)

[chrisp_1927]

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Looking at the 2 squads I'd much prefer that Aussie one. Lot depends on Warner for me, can he perform? If he doesn't are they willing to make a tough selection call?

[The Bloop]

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Paul Farbrace said it should be Moeen Ali, but he also said that England might decide to go without a “proper” spinner in the early tests - I’d agree with that, they need four seamers plus Stokes.

Of all the players in the squad, losing Leach is the one that has the biggest influence on the balance of the team. I'd love Moeen to come back and I think he'd be more tempted if a bit if consistency in terms of batti g position can be offered to him. Batting at 8 will do that. Having Stokes as a bowling option isn't that important with 4 seamers but the odd 2 or 3 over spell at certain times could be useful,if that's all he can manage.

[poc]

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they struggled to bowl ireland out twice

[Hilts]

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they struggled to bowl ireland out twice

Anderson Wood and Robinson all to come in though.

[Harry Paget Flashman]

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Everything crossed hoping for the Aussies to win every test.

[Pedro de la Rosa]

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Paul Farbrace said it should be Moeen Ali, but he also said that England might decide to go without a “proper” spinner in the early tests - I’d agree with that, they need four seamers plus Stokes.

It'll be Mo. Key, Stokes, Mo and Rash(!) met in a hotel in London. I wouldn't be surprised if Mo turns out for Warwickshire on Sunday.

[Pedro de la Rosa]

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Everything crossed hoping for the Aussies to win every test.

Literally every penny of Cricket Wales' funding comes from the ECB.

[the other bob wilson]

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Just heard an interesting name on a podcast to be England’s spinner in this series - Sophie Eccleston :hehe:.

[PhyllisStant]

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It'll be Mo. Key, Stokes, Mo and Rash(!) met in a hotel in London. I wouldn't be surprised if Mo turns out for Warwickshire on Sunday.

Mo is the obvious choice really. Bags of experience, similar strike rate and average to Leach.

[Pedro de la Rosa]

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Mo is the obvious choice really. Bags of experience, similar strike rate and average to Leach.

He's not played a red ball game since Sep 21, though. He really should play on Sunday if he wants to play next Friday.

[Cardiff Dutch]

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Moeen it is!

[TWGL1]

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Australia annihilating India at present , Scott Boland looks unplayable at the moment, England will need some luck and a fit bowling attack to win the Ashes