The Ashes; First Test, Cardiff, July 8-12

[KipperJohn]

No arguments from me - good luck lads

[hopeforthebest]

You forgot the Broad beans!

Darn it that's a good one.

And the Bell for dinner.

[Gingerfinch]

You forgot the Broad beans!

Darn it that's a good one.

And the Bell for dinner.

Good job Chris Jordan isn't playing.

Not food related, just good job he isn't playing!

[braveneutral]

The lyth young emir of Jordan was at the door.

[KipperJohn]

What about Jimmy - suppose they'll all need one at the end....as long as it's not on the pitch..

[Arthur Crabtree]

A bit surprised Finn is there, on the back of an ordinary CC. I really hope Rashid isn't in the 13 without real intent to play him. But I guess the team that played NZ will start.

[Arthur Crabtree]

What about Jimmy - suppose they'll all need one at the end....as long as it's not on the pitch..

Arf!

[Arthur Crabtree]

Alternative side for first Test.

Westwood
Westley
Hales
Leaning
Hildreth
Bairstow
Rashid
Overton
Brooks
Harris
Rushworth

[Aidan11]

This test feels ages away.

Maybe it's because it's in Cardiff.

[GarlicJam]

There I was thinking that it is very close.

Then again, it is footie season here.

[yuppie]

Has M March done enough to get a game in the first test. 2 100's in the tour games suggest he should probably get the gig over Twatto.

[from_the_stands]

Alternative side for first Test.

Westwood
Westley
Hales
Leaning
Hildreth
Bairstow
Rashid
Overton
Brooks
Harris
Rushworth

Who are these clowns?

[from_the_stands]

Has M March done enough to get a game in the first test. 2 100's in the tour games suggest he should probably get the gig over Twatto.

I think he has. I think the selectors will go with him too.

[yuppie]

Has M March done enough to get a game in the first test. 2 100's in the tour games suggest he should probably get the gig over Twatto.

I think he has. I think the selectors will go with him too.

Yep i think they have to reward the player in form. Watson has batted well in both games, but like his test career he could not go on for the 100. Marsh has gone back to back and should be picked.

Of course i am assuming Voges is getting picked for the number 5 slot..........

[from_the_stands]

Has M March done enough to get a game in the first test. 2 100's in the tour games suggest he should probably get the gig over Twatto.

I think he has. I think the selectors will go with him too.

Yep i think they have to reward the player in form. Watson has batted well in both games, but like his test career he could not go on for the 100. Marsh has gone back to back and should be picked.

Of course i am assuming Voges is getting picked for the number 5 slot..........

I'm pretty sure Voges is safe at 5. He has a Test average that is Bradmanesque. Shaun Marsh is also another option at 5, but for this series at least, Adam Voges is the man, and I reckon he'll make a truck load of runs.