2019 ASHES: 3rd Test Australia v England, Leeds Aug 22-26

[8Ball]

We need a Chris Rogers type opener right now

 

[some11]

Archer's speeds well down. Wonder if bowling him for 945354 overs in the 2nd test has affected him

3 day test, plenty of breaks - he was able to bowl full pace the whole time.

He knows this match is going the distance (although with our batting lineup it could be another 3 day test).

 

[8Ball]

3 day test, plenty of breaks - he was able to bowl full pace the whole time.

He knows this match is going the distance.

Maybe but that'd be a strange way to use him since England have Stokes

 

[some11]

Maybe but that'd be a strange way to use him since England have Stokes

Holding just making that point now, if its instructions from Root then it's a bit stupid.

 

[Pete Cash]

I think he is probably trying to get the ball to swing which begs the question why not just bowl woakes and have Archer just go as hard as possible in short bursts

Woakes can get a fair bit of movement out the ball

 

[jargan83]

We need a Chris Rogers type opener right now

I’d take a Matthew Elliot type opener at the moment.

 

[herbert henry1908]

We need a Chris Rogers type opener right now

That’s Bancroft. At least in style.

 

[Raiders_Premiers]

That’s Bancroft. At least in style.

I think he meant one that can make runs though

 

[some11]

What beautiful weather.

 

[herbert henry1908]

I think he meant one that can make runs though

indeed. That’s why I said at least in style.

 

[Raiders_Premiers]

indeed. That’s why I said at least in style.

I don't recall Buck planting his leg out and across every ball though, having to play around his pad

 

[hineyrulz]

These Pommy merkins are now booing the weather.

 

[Pete Cash]

I think people are rightly harsh on Bancroft because he isn't as good as his dad thinks and his dad happens to be the coach of the side so he is getting a lot of chances. There is the potential of a good opener there. I wouldn't completely write him off basically.

 

[hineyrulz]

I’d take a Matthew Elliot type opener at the moment.

I'd take Jason Arnburger FFS!!

 

[Raiders_Premiers]

I think people are rightly harsh on Bancroft because he isn't as good as his dad thinks and his dad happens to be the coach of the side so he is getting a lot of chances. There is the potential of a good opener there. I wouldn't completely write him off basically.

I'm sure he could be of use in home conditions. Maybe on other dead tracks around the world as well

On anything seaming or swinging? No chance. It's all in the technique. He doesn't have it and at this level, the opposition will exploit it ruthlessly

 

[blaza88z]

England showing their lack of experience with genuine speed bowlers, Archer hasn't had a break yet

 

[some11]

lol at these 13/14 ashes highlights.

Shane Wazn gets his last 100 of his test career, launches one into the sky, catch gets dropped but he's run out.

 

[some11]

Bad light at 4pm.

Mighty, mighty England.

 

[herbert henry1908]

I don't recall Buck planting his leg out and across every ball though, having to play around his pad

I was referring to them playing patient innings, that’s what we need.

If, and it’s a big if, Bancroft could transfer some of his long, patient innings from shield to test cricket, he’d be a huge asset.

 

[herbert henry1908]

Honestly 2/54 isn’t too bad given the circumstances