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Post by Panda on Sept 3, 2005 14:41:24 GMT 1
England name their squad tomorrow for the final test at The Oval.
It's thought that England will name a 13-man squad, featuring the 11 who have played the first four tests, including Simon Jones, who is hoping to recover from his ankle injury. Paul Collingwood should also be in, so it's a case of who will be the back-up bowler...
Chris Tremlett has been in the squads for the previous tests but hasn't been playing too well at county level. James Anderson is an option, as is Andy Caddick, who hasn't played for England for over 2 years, but took 7 wickets against Australia in his last innings for England.
There is speculation that Australia could play 2 spinners, with Stuart MacGill lining up alongside Shane Warne, to combat the problems they have had with their fast bowlers during the series.
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Post by Panda on Sept 3, 2005 17:18:25 GMT 1
Australia are playing a two-day game against Essex this weekend.
Latest score:
Essex 402-1 ;D
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Post by Panda on Sept 4, 2005 13:12:02 GMT 1
England squad:
Michael Vaughan James Anderson Ian Bell Paul Collingwood Andrew Flintoff Ashley Giles Stephen Harmison Matthew Hoggard Geraint Jones Simon Jones Kevin Pietersen Andrew Strauss Marcus Trescothick
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Post by The Pioneer on Sept 4, 2005 15:54:29 GMT 1
quite a gd squad i reckon.
do you know what the aussies squad is?
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Post by Maximo Mark on Sept 4, 2005 16:01:29 GMT 1
I hope Bell's dropped
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Post by Zodiac on Sept 4, 2005 16:26:26 GMT 1
Ooh, no Tremlett then. Hopefully they will plumb for Collingwood ahead of Anderson if Jones fails to make it. It's looking like he's going to be fit though...
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Post by Robin on Sept 5, 2005 16:01:07 GMT 1
Glen McGrath has declared he'll be fit for Thursday
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Post by Panda on Sept 5, 2005 20:24:40 GMT 1
He also declared Australia would win the series 5-0...
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Post by The Pioneer on Sept 5, 2005 20:29:36 GMT 1
yes and hes full of bull sh*t.
he also says the aussies will thrash england in this upcoming test.
i sincerly doubt it and i think we will play hard for the win or a draw in the fifth test
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Post by Maximo Mark on Sept 5, 2005 20:53:13 GMT 1
The games so far say if McGrath plays they avoid defeat, if he doesn't, they don't
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Post by The Pioneer on Sept 5, 2005 20:59:32 GMT 1
i hope he doesnt play as it gives us time to wittle into there weaknesses hwoever vaughan did say he wanted to face a full stength aussie side
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Post by frag on Sept 6, 2005 0:46:02 GMT 1
The games so far say if McGrath plays they avoid defeat, if he doesn't, they don't Best hope for rain, then!
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Post by frag on Sept 6, 2005 0:50:37 GMT 1
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Post by Zodiac on Sept 6, 2005 1:25:04 GMT 1
Forecast: FRIDAY SATURDAY [/size][/quote] Hurrah! That'll do me! ;D
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Post by The Pioneer on Sept 6, 2005 10:54:46 GMT 1
simon jones out of the 5th test at the oval. announced this morning bummer one of our best bowlers out
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Post by Razzle Dazzle on Sept 6, 2005 12:24:43 GMT 1
We will go for a draw and loose
mark my words
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Post by rubcale on Sept 6, 2005 13:35:43 GMT 1
We will go for a draw and loose mark my words Spot on. Hand on heart who honestly believes England won't blow it?
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Post by Admin on Sept 6, 2005 15:01:40 GMT 1
Me! I didn't think we'd win the last one and we got there, just. As long as we can win the toss and dictate the game then we are ok I reckon. A couple of days of rain would help as well of course, but it would be great to win it 3-1!
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Post by The Pioneer on Sept 6, 2005 15:04:35 GMT 1
i too would love to see a 3-1 victory and one of my mates it going up to it for the 4th day if there is one.
I think we will make the test go all 5 days this test and just play for the total overall victory
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Post by Maximo Mark on Sept 6, 2005 15:19:08 GMT 1
We HAVE to play for a win!
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