Cricket

[Ryu]

It was the right thing to do, but bit gutted that Vaughan finished the captaincy the way he did. He can stand down safe in the knowledge that he gave the England fans the ultimate prize in 2005

[Uncle Liam]

I wonder who is next?

Sounded like Vaughan wanted Collingwood. I wouldnt give it to KP, Freddie is probably still out, so its between Strauss and Collingwood seemingly.

[Uncle Liam]

And its not Collingwood as he's just quit as One Day Captain!

Edited August 3, 2008 by Uncle Liam

[Ryu]

One of the openers I reckon. I'd be hesitant to go with KP too, Freddie would be a shout, but don't think they'd go for him.

[Alcatraz]

Bell not an outsider?

[Uncle Liam]

Cook might be a good outside bet!

[greeneyes1980]

i firmly reckon KP will get it.

Vaugnh's performanc ein the Ashes 2005 was soemthing special. i dont think they would have sacked him and captain though i reckon they would have stuck with him right up to the ashes next year, so fair play to him

[Uncle Liam]

I wouldnt give it to KP. I'm reasonably sure that he'll get the job though. Which is a disaster because he was terrible when he captained the one day side a few months ago.

We should be honest and admit that we arent going to win the Ashes next year. So, I personally, would go for Cook. 23 years old, thats a year older than when Graeme Smith was appointed captain, as certain as any of the top order to be in the team, doesnt play to satisfy his own ego.

Edited August 3, 2008 by Uncle Liam

[thesixthzuton]

KP has got both captaincies. Not too sure on this - he doesn't strike me as a team player (see Friday's ridiculous dismissal going for the big 6 to bring up his ton, when he should have played it safe for the good of the score).

Good to see Bopara finally getting a chance too

[Uncle Liam]

KP has got both captaincies. Not too sure on this - he doesn't strike me as a team player (see Friday's ridiculous dismissal going for the big 6 to bring up his ton, when he should have played it safe for the good of the score).

Good to see Bopara finally getting a chance too

3 tests with an average of 8.

Why they havent brought Robert Key in i'll never know.

[greeneyes1980]

3 tests with an average of 8.

Why they havent brought Robert Key in i'll never know.

as much as i think Key deserves it, he will never ever get a chance to play for England ever again.

[greeneyes1980]

Bopara?! i am stunned!!! f**k me sideways if your wanting a batsmen whats wrong with Key. its just a liberty

lol sorry didn't see what Liam wrote before i typed this

Edited August 4, 2008 by greeneyes1980

[dorlomin]

To be fair to KP he is almost the only guarenteed selection in the current england set up. OK him, Cook and Pannaser are the only trhee who are really sure of there test places.

Edited August 4, 2008 by dorlomin

[worm]

To be fair to KP he is almost the only guarenteed selection in the current england set up. OK him, Cook and Pannaser are the only trhee who are really sure of there test places.

Bell?

He's no captain of course.

[Uncle Liam]

Bopara?! i am stunned!!! f**k me sideways if your wanting a batsmen whats wrong with Key. its just a liberty

lol sorry didn't see what Liam wrote before i typed this

I think there is a pecking order. which is just a disgrace. Bopara is young and talented, but is clearly not test material yet. If they want to win The Ashes then you have to pick batsmen scoring runs... i.e KEY and bowlers taking wickets. Not going top pick someone whose turn it is next.

[Uncle Liam]

Bell?

He's no captain of course.

Bell is now probably the one nearest the exit. especially after hsi fielding diaster on Saturday.

[worm]

Bell is now probably the one nearest the exit.

Do you think?

The set up is arbitrary as f**k like.

[Uncle Liam]

Do you think?

The set up is arbitrary as f**k like.

They wont drop Cook. Strauss is probably safe until the Ashes as a "go to" guy for Pietersen. Collingwood seems to have found form again. If he plays (which he may not, they may go for another bowler, or bring Broad back) Bopara will probably get an extended run in the side.

[dorlomin]

Bell?

He's no captain of course.

Bell was pretty close to getting dropped at the start of this series. He has talent, but is not really putting in the big scores.

[dorlomin]

SA are on 105 /4 Harmison sounds like he is leathal out there and has two of them.

Edited 118 /5. Anderson now has two. The air here in south London is very heavy so the ball will be moving through the air, but the English bowlers are taking advantage of this.

Edited August 7, 2008 by dorlomin

[worm]

The air here in south London is very heavy so the ball will be moving through the air, but the English bowlers are taking advantage of this.

That's what Harmison does.

[dorlomin]

That's what Harmison does.

Harmison is not particularly renowend for his swing, its more pace and especialy bounce.

[worm]

Harmison is not particularly renowend for his swing, its more pace and especialy bounce.

I know. The conditions also suit pace. Lack of light, unpredictability of bounce, shift of line and length.

[greeneyes1980]

everyone ready for the game?

Harmisson back whoop whoop

[greeneyes1980]

i would love it if Harmison actually said "alright i came back to the one dayers cause there is gonna be a hooooge pay day for it"