ISSS :mooning: thats social media for you - fake news
I don't know what to believe any more!
Getting closer
I don't know what to believe any more!
I don’t really know what people expected. Ian Botham was playing when we last won at the Gabbotoir over 30 years ago - last time we lost by over 300 runs. Most countries struggle.
Given the inexperience and the relative failure of Root and the failure of Cook the fact we remained in the game for 3 days was an over achievement.
Like South Africa we’ve a transitional team. We may pick up a result in Sydney and outside chance in Perth. A 3-1 reverse would be a good effort if we can manage it.
Well I for one expected either Cook or Root to get a big score in one of their innings.I don’t really know what people expected. <snip>.
Not a bad move re- Stokes have him ready to go, aclimitised, a few games, out the way of the Aussie media (directly) and have him ready to go for the 3rd test (hopefully at 1-1) I'm assuming/confident they know he'll be all cleared by then.
One things for sure, if he was Australian they wouldn't have left him out.Since Stokes hasn't been charged with anything yet, wouldn't it have made more sense to just send him on the tour, and if and when he is charged, send him home.
I think with potential police charges it was difficult but once that was cleared up then he should have went. I dont understand why this has taken so long to conclude but usual England style we seem to be dragging these things on to the detriment of the team. Equally the Johnny Bairstow 'headbutt' was also a piss take.Since Stokes hasn't been charged with anything yet, wouldn't it have made more sense to just send him on the tour, and if and when he is charged, send him home.
The Police may very well not make a decision until after the tour is over, and then announce he isn't being charged.
Even if he is charged, can't his lawyer argue for the charges to be dismissed and that would eat up even more time.
I also don't get the rationale that the next test will suit us, what none of the Aussie's can play on this type of pitch?? Do we really think that they would even play there if that was the case!!I think 4-1 is more likely than 3-1 bar a few days bad weather, I cannot see a draw.
Englands bowling attack is toothless on Aussie decks when they're flat and quick!
I also don't get the rationale that the next test will suit us, what none of the Aussie's can play on this type of pitch?? Do we really think that they would even play there if that was the case!!
understand that but doesn't mean the aussies aren't going to turn up though does it!I think it's a case England are more suited to Adelaide than any of the other venues, traditionally Adelaide slower wickets, swings a little, cooler temperature with it being Day night will favour an England attack devoid of any out and out pace and in Anderson a master of getting any swing out of conditions.
That's Stokes done then probably. The file has been passed on to the CPS.
That's going to be a few more weeks of looking into the incident I would have thought.
Yep, probably, but this will just prolong the thing further won't it, unless they somehow fast track it.All to be NFA'd.
understand that but doesn't mean the aussies aren't going to turn up though does it!
I'll probably get up for the toss and then fall asleep.
6:10am start of the 2nd sessions my aim!
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