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Post by davemorton on Jan 11, 2024 17:37:21 GMT
They could always open with Renshaw and bat Khawaja at 3, though that might be illogical. But if Renshaw doesn't play, 5, 6, 7 are going to be Marsh, Green and Carey, in whatever order.
I suppose, though I did hear some pundit say that Green was seen as a future 3, and there will never be a better time to experiment than now, against Windies 2nd XI.
Some pundit also suggested (5 or 6 years ago) that Sam Curran was England's answer at 3. Of the two, Green seems the likelier.
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Post by slowleftarmer on Jan 12, 2024 8:40:36 GMT
Green is batting at 4.
Head at 5, Marsh at 6 and Carey aT 7
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Post by davemorton on Jan 12, 2024 10:41:14 GMT
Latest from England Lions in Ahmedabad: Lions 233 all out Good start by Lees and Jennings, then a horrible collapse. It doesn't help when two of your top five are run out. Then a partial recovery through Warwicks' Dan Mousley and Durham's Ollie Robinson, who I think would be my first choice as England Test wicket-keeper, now.
A strong-looking side, but India A are currently 71 for no wicket in reply. Four overs from the Fish, but obviously no wickets, yet. He made 6 runs, batting at 10.
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Post by newby on Jan 12, 2024 11:27:52 GMT
One of those 15 v 15 games practice matches. I suppose it gives them all a run and the coaches can then pick a team. 4 day first class game against the same opposition starts on the 17th.
If England were in India and not the UAE they could have had a Senior v A team game with perhaps a couple of bowling places up for grabs.
Surely they aren't playing in that huge stadium!
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Post by newby on Jan 13, 2024 21:45:33 GMT
Match drawn with India A have much the better of things ending up 400+/ . Matthew Fisher did at least get one wicket, he bowled about 13 overs I think and was pretty expensive. England U19's in action tomorrow, warm up game against Afghanistan with just a few days to go before the U19's World Cup starts.
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Post by hawke on Jan 14, 2024 8:08:54 GMT
Match drawn with India A have much the better of things ending up 400+/ . Matthew Fisher did at least get one wicket, he bowled about 13 overs I think and was pretty expensive. England U19's in action tomorrow, warm up game against Afghanistan with just a few days to go before the U19's World Cup starts. as long as stays fit
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Post by newby on Jan 17, 2024 12:10:12 GMT
Good day for the England Lions in the first of their 4 day games against India A.
382/3 at stumps with Keaton Jennings 154, Alex Lees 73, and Josh Bohannon 93 not out.
England Lions: Alex Lees, Keaton Jennings, Josh Bohannon(c), James Rew, Ollie Robinson(wk), Dan Mousley, Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts, Matthew Fisher, Jack Carson, Callum Parkinson.
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Post by slowleftarmer on Jan 17, 2024 12:13:42 GMT
is it good batting or just an Indian road of a track where 600 plays 600?
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Post by newby on Jan 17, 2024 12:31:46 GMT
We will have to see, runs have come from 3 good batsmen who you'd think wouldn't be a million miles from the senior team.
It being India you are probably right to suspect it may be a road, although India A did win the toss and put England in.
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Post by davemorton on Jan 17, 2024 13:53:35 GMT
I watched the morning session of the Adelaide Test, then recorded the final session, so I ended up viewing about 2/3 of the day's play without too much sleep deprivation.
It looks a very weak Windies, but new players...hope springs eternal. I liked the look of the two left handers, compact little Athanaze, and McKenzie, who scored fifty. But they were still 133 for nine, before Shamar Joseph came in at 11 to smash 36.
I saw most of this. Australia's great bowlers look just as bad, bowling at the tail, as our 'ordinary' ones.
Then Joseph came on, first change, to get Smith first ball. Dream debut! Apparently he comes from inland Guyana, two days' journey up the river from the bright lights of the city, and learned to bowl using fruit! A Jaffa to get rid of Smith, and he's quick.
I do hope they can turn it round, the Windies. Good to hear an enthusiastic Lara on commentary.
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Post by slowleftarmer on Jan 18, 2024 8:18:32 GMT
Sadly it looks like men against boys and a mismatch with the end result being that the game will be over by lunch on day 3 and before the midpoint of the match.
The Aussies may as well send their players back to their BBL teams if they are through to the knock out stages as it will be more meaningful cricket for them and then pick a test team from those players at BBL sides knocked out the tournament.
At least that gives them all more cricket than they are currently getting.
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Post by newby on Jan 18, 2024 9:09:25 GMT
A good session for England Lions and particularly Matthew Fisher before tea on day 2. India A currently on 37/4, Fisher 4/14 in 5 overs.
England made 553/8 declared, Bohannon made his century.
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Post by newby on Jan 18, 2024 9:20:33 GMT
Looking on the bright side the Windies might have found a half decent bowler in Shamar Joseph with his 5 wickets on debut.
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Post by davemorton on Jan 18, 2024 15:50:45 GMT
Shamar J did well and, in interview, came across as a delightful character. Justin Greaves also did well, with the ball and in the field, then he made some runs.
Otherwise, it was no contest. Windies opening bats, Brathwaite and Chanderpaul 2, are entirely passive. They just wait to be dismissed, and today that wait was a short one. Thankfully.
Travis Head is suddenly the second best of the Aussie batsmen. Like the Windies pair, Khawaja and Labuschagne are utterly unwatchable. Any bums they ever put on seats will be in the bar. Good players are usually attractive to watch, even slow scoring ones...but not these two.
India A recovered a little to finish on 215 for eight, Fisher four for 57. Two wickets each for Potts and (Callum) Parkinson. I am very pleased for Josh Bohannon, who made 125. He is a proper player, small and neat, like a blast from the past, but he still managed to score at a decent rate.
England made 553 for eight, declared, and there are still two days to force a victory.
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Post by newby on Jan 19, 2024 11:45:44 GMT
Weather permitting England A look well on track for a win. England 553/ and 163/6d lead India A 227 and 159/4 by 331 runs. Not such a good day for Matt Fisher, he looks a tad expensive at 40/0 from 7 overs in the second innings. Potts looks the pick of the pace bowlers with 30/4 in the first innings and 2/15 from 10 overs today.
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