| Th'Ashes Down Under 12:32 - Nov 13 with 21602 views | D_Alien |
So, the single-game build up to the First Test starts, with an England XI taking on England Lions (shadow squad)
To give a flavour of where we're at (or where Stokes says we're at)...
https://www.espncricinfo.com/s [Post edited 13 Nov 2025 12:33]
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| Th'Ashes Down Under on 22:38 - Jan 8 with 421 views | Nigeriamark |
| Th'Ashes Down Under on 13:05 - Jan 8 by Daley_Lama |
Harry Brook has today apologised for trouble with a bouncer in NZ the night before an ODI for which is was Captain. Story was that bouncer would not let him into a bar because he was drunk and he took a dink.
£30,000 fine (max fine) |
Had trouble with bouncers the whole tour!! |  | | |
| Th'Ashes Down Under on 22:42 - Jan 8 with 412 views | Nigeriamark |
| Th'Ashes Down Under on 19:21 - Jan 8 by pioneer |
Entire organisation out of control. Clean the decks. Leadership not fit for purpose. If they had anything about them they would all resign….the two “Dicks” at the top, Key, Baz and Stokes.
I’d put Alec Stewart in charge….back in cricket full time after taking a break following the loss of his wife.
To think Stokes missed an entire ashes tour for a fight outside a night club. How Brook was ever considered captaincy material I will never know. Captains set standards…Brook doesn’t have any of his own.
Anyone optimistic about the T20 World Cup? |
It would be a surprise if we reach the T20 semi's this time around especially as we haven't prepared any spinners for the tournament. We will be dependent on getting some big runs to have a chance, but again will struggle against the Asian countries who have an abundance of spin. The 50 over World Cup in 2027 may be our best chance as it is in South Africa that tends to have pitches we like. Also gives us time to bed in some new players/captain/management.
Agree with your Alec Stewart comment. Pick him first and let I'm decide who he wants to work with as coach and then captain. | | | |
| Th'Ashes Down Under on 09:11 - Jan 9 with 311 views | foreverhopefulDale |
| Th'Ashes Down Under on 19:21 - Jan 8 by pioneer |
Entire organisation out of control. Clean the decks. Leadership not fit for purpose. If they had anything about them they would all resign….the two “Dicks” at the top, Key, Baz and Stokes.
I’d put Alec Stewart in charge….back in cricket full time after taking a break following the loss of his wife.
To think Stokes missed an entire ashes tour for a fight outside a night club. How Brook was ever considered captaincy material I will never know. Captains set standards…Brook doesn’t have any of his own.
Anyone optimistic about the T20 World Cup? |
Love for us to win it, but would swap it for us to be a good test team that can compete with the best and have a chance to win home and away. |  |
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