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Archer out for the series.
Disappointing about Foakes and Archer.
I guess where Bairstow bats will depend on where Stokes wants to bat. Stokes, Bairstow and Brook at 5 6 7, with possibly Lawrence at 8, is a fairly tasty proposition.
Foakes being left out is really disappointing.
Really good middle order. Opening isnt strong and Pope coming in probably early most innings isnt ideal.
Team picks itself, it is one seamer from Potts/Wood/Broad (if Anderson is fit). Also, there's loads of rubbish written about Duckett. The bloke is an extremely, extremely talented cricketer who has finally screwed his head on. He's averaging 46 in his 14 innings opening the batting. We'll have some of that.
Lawrence isn't a front line spinner, he's taken 20 wickets in first class cricket. If Leach gets injured, they'll call someone up, which will probably be Ahmed or Jacks. They've basically called up the team, plus 1 batter and 3 extra bowlers because the want to protect the seamers. Everyone else should get game time while quicks need to be managed.
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Whoever comes in it will probably mean an increased workload for Joe Root.
They should go all out to get Rashid to play. (If hes fit)
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?
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.