Ashes 2023

[stan]

This bloke is genuinely quick!

And he is bowling really good lines so far.

How he didn't play in the first 2 tests is beyond me.

[batmanbegins]

This bloke is genuinely quick!

And he is bowling really good lines so far.

How he didn't play in the first 2 tests is beyond me.

He wasn't fit. They were desperate to play him. He hasn't played since April. If we could play 2 ashes tests a year six months apart he would be cherry ripe.

[Jimmy_041]

Early signs have me scratching my head as to why Wood didn't play in the first two tests.

I was thinking the same thing
Enjoying his bowling!

[The Dark Knight]

This bloke is genuinely quick!

And he is bowling really good lines so far.

How he didn't play in the first 2 tests is beyond me.

I read he didn't play because of elbow and ankle niggles.
He's bowling heat and it's fun to watch!

[woodublieve12]

Rather face someone really quick than someone like McGrath who consistently puts it in the same.spot

[Vamos]

Early signs have me scratching my head as to why Wood didn't play in the first two tests.

He balsa quick.

[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!

And again 3/3 if Lyon didn’t get injured

[tigerpie]

This bloke is genuinely quick!

And he is bowling really good lines so far.

How he didn't play in the first 2 tests is beyond me.

Agreed. 95 mph outswingers are no fun to face.
I think him, woakes and broad is their best attack.

Pitch looks flat as tack but got a bit of pace in it.
That's going to suit our bowlers.
If we bat all day we shouldn't lose.

[stan]

Interesting that the 4th ball in Woods last over wasn't a wide.

[Armchair expert]

Wood no faster than me with a slight breeze at my back

speed gun is cooked


I put one on the stumps from time to time also

[Armchair expert]

Wood no faster than me with a slight breeze at my back

speed gun is cooked


I put one on the stumps from time to time also

oh Wood you look at that, cricket not a hard game

[DOC]

What a beauty.

[tigerpie]

Peach!!!
I so hope Smith gets 200 after that reception.
******* tossers!!!

[Vamos]

Wood no faster than me with a slight breeze at my back

speed gun is cooked


I put one on the stumps from time to time also

You just had to, didn't you. Seen that movie The Cooler, you're him

[FlyingHigh]

Really looking forward to seeing how Murphy will bowl on the 4th and 5th days on this pitch.

[Jim05]

Thank **** that Fat Johnny can’t catch

[jackpot jim]

Really looking forward to seeing how Murphy will bowl on the 4th and 5th days on this pitch.

Thought i heard them say that this pitch here doesnt really change much over 5 days ????

[jackpot jim]

Really looking forward to seeing how Murphy will bowl on the 4th and 5th days on this pitch.

Thought i heard them say that this pitch here doesnt really change much over 5 days ????

[Armchair expert]

**** didn't need that

[Jim05]

Pressure on Trav here. Another wicket and we could be bowling by tea