Ashes 2023

[heater31]

It looks pretty green a couple of days out so should have some pace in it.
Can't help thinking a green wicket helps us more than them.
Jimmy will be a bit happier though.

Just saw the pitch on the news, they’ve taken a lot of grass off and looks brown now

Also weakens their batting

Are we taking the piss? Surely Wood has to play ahead of Tounge and if it's a green seamer then Woakes should play ahead of Tounge. That's a terrible selection, Tounge was like 8th in line before injuries and he took advantage of playing Ireland who are the equivalent of 2nd Div county team.

Time will tell obviously on how Tongue goes but yes I thought Wood, Potts and Woakes were all easily ahead of him.

Potts has 30 wickets this season for Durham in Div 2.

Josh Tongue plays for Worcestershire also in Div 2 isn't listed in the top 15. To be fair seeing as he's played against Ireland probably missed the last 2 championship rounds.

[RoosterMan]

CHAPPELL V BOTHAM
The one that I reckon is lying is Ian

Problem with those two is they're both cocky, opinionated wankers.

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[Corona Man]

The big question though...... Will Tongue, get on the lip?

[Senor Moto Gadili]

Amazingly, when Tongue played against Ireland it was the first time he'd ever played at Lords. I know it was only Ireland, but he bowled with good pace and nipped the ball both ways. Will be interesting to see how he handles the bigger stage.

[Corona Man]

Amazingly, when Tongue played against Ireland it was the first time he'd ever played at Lords. I know it was only Ireland, but he bowled with good pace and nipped the ball both ways. Will be interesting to see how he handles the bigger stage.

I hope he gets to play Sri Lanka. I can hear the commentary now. Here comes Tongue on his way to Dickswella. Got a bit of..... The bowlers Holding, the batsman's Willey.

Last one promise. I understand Tongue has a sister who plays Ladies cricket. Apparently she is very popular.

I will see myself out.

[Brodlach]

The big question though...... Will Tongue, get on the lip?

When he bats will he wag?

[PatowalongaPirate]

Oh boy, bring it on. Hope we lose the toss again, I wanna see us bowl.

[tigerpie]

Gotta love a Lord's test match.

Beating England at this venue is one of life's joys.

[The Dark Knight]

Amazingly, when Tongue played against Ireland it was the first time he'd ever played at Lords. I know it was only Ireland, but he bowled with good pace and nipped the ball both ways. Will be interesting to see how he handles the bigger stage.

I hope he gets to play Sri Lanka. I can hear the commentary now. Here comes Tounge, on his way to Dickswella. Got a bit of..... The bowlers Holding, the batsman's Willey.

Last one promise. I understand Tounge has a sister who plays Ladies cricket. Apparently she is very popular.

I will see myself out.

If only Billy Birmingham would bring back the 12th man.

[Jim05]

Starc in for Boland

[RB]

Wrong call IMO.

Now watch Starc take 6 for 7.

[Armchair expert]

Its either 0/199 or 5/25 with Starc
hope we bowl first

[Brodlach]

I’m happy having Starc in the team, should have played the first test.

[amber_fluid]

I’m happy having Starc in the team, should have played the first test.

Agree.

Though I would have left Hazelwood out of both tests and played Starc and Boland.

[Corona Man]

I’m happy having Starc in the team, should have played the first test.

Agree.

Though I would have left Hazelwood out of both tests and played Starc and Boland.

+ 1.

[whufc]

No changes for Lord's given it's a week away. Consider rotating bowlers ahead of Leeds. Warner has done just enough but failing at Lord's would certainly justify looking at another opener.

Agreed no changes for Lords baring injury

but given Leeds starts 3 days after the Lords test is due to finish I expect changes due to physical load management

Starc / Hazelwood would be real fresh given they haven't played in both the WTC and 1st Ashes test.

Could we see:

2nd Test
Cummins
Hazelwood
Starc
Lyon

3rd Test
Cummins
Boland
Starc
Lyon

Given Starc tends to bowl shorter spells he is probably the one that could play back to back tests.....

Will Neser get a crack or is just a tad behind the other blokes???

Is Cummins as captain part of the resting rotations or is he is immune??

Selector whufc strikes again!

[Brodlach]

Poms win the toss and bowl

[locky801]

Poms win the toss and bowl

Interesting first hour one thinks

[Booney]

Green top lotto :

The 3rd wicket falls for under............runs.

[Booney]

Green top lotto :

The 3rd wicket falls for under 40 runs.