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Post by paulgilb on Mar 26, 2008 9:41:49 GMT 1
It is interesting to note that this is the 5th time in the last 10 years that England have come from behind to win a series (the others are SA in 1998, WI in 2000, SL in 2001, and AUS in 2005) - and on only one occasion in that same period has the reverse happened (NZ in 1999).
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Post by rubcale on Mar 26, 2008 13:26:27 GMT 1
Excellent performance to come form behind in a 3-match series to win.
I just hope they are mors positive in selection in future. If established players are not performing then they should be dropped forthwith.
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Post by Panda on Mar 26, 2008 13:53:03 GMT 1
England's future schedule:
SUMMER 2008 New Zealand (3 tests, 5 ODIs) Ireland (1 ODI) South Africa (4 tests, 5 ODIs) Champions Trophy (in Pakistan)
WINTER 2008/9 India (2 tests, 7 ODIs) West Indies (4 tests, 5 ODIs)
SUMMER 2009 Zimbabwe (2 tests, 3 ODIs) World Twenty20 Australia (5 tests, 7 ODIs)
WINTER 2009/10 South Africa (4 tests, 5 ODIs) Pakistan (3 or 4 tests, 5 ODIs) Champions Trophy (West Indies)
SUMMER 2010 Bangladesh (2 tests, 3 ODIs) Australia (5 ODIs) West Indies (4 tests, 5 ODIs)
WINTER 2010/1 Australia (5 tests, 8-11 ODIs) World Cup (Asia)
SUMMER 2011 Sri Lanka (3 tests, 5 ODIs) India (4 tests, 5 ODIs)
WINTER 2011/2 India (5 ODIs) Bangladesh (2 tests, 3 ODIs) Zimbabwe (2 tests, 3 ODIs)
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Post by Panda on Mar 26, 2008 13:55:32 GMT 1
Excellent performance to come form behind in a 3-match series to win. I just hope they are mors positive in selection in future. If established players are not performing then they should be dropped forthwith. The big question for this summer will be who (if anyone) should make way for Flintoff when he returns?
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Post by Robin on Mar 26, 2008 15:52:40 GMT 1
I'm not sure. The only players who I believe have cemented their place for the summer are Vaughan (obviously, as Capt), Cooke, Pieterson, Collingwood, Panesar, Sidebottom, Broad.
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Post by wonderwall on Mar 26, 2008 16:31:26 GMT 1
Still think Strauss will not be around much longer i dont like him at 3
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Post by Robin on Mar 26, 2008 17:49:35 GMT 1
I don't think his big innings in NZ will improve his scores. I just don't think he is the player he was. Now would be a good time to start looking at fresh batting talent, but who?
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Post by wonderwall on Mar 26, 2008 18:02:34 GMT 1
I don't think his big innings in NZ will improve his scores. I just don't think he is the player he was. Now would be a good time to start looking at fresh batting talent, but who? owais shah deserves his chance hes been waiting long enough
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Post by Panda on Mar 26, 2008 18:07:53 GMT 1
I don't think his big innings in NZ will improve his scores. I just don't think he is the player he was. Now would be a good time to start looking at fresh batting talent, but who? Good question. Owais Shah hasn't exactly impressed when he's had the chance, though he hasn't had many chances. Robert Key continues to perform well at county level so maybe it's time he had another chance or maybe someone like Michael Carberry or James Hildreth.
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