3rd Ashes Test, Headingley, Aug 22-26
Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2019 10:22 pm
Leaving aside my disappointment with Arthur for a brief moment, I thought I had better start this.
Main points of interest, going into the test:
First up, of course, is Smith. Is he going to be ready to play? How is his frame of mind going to be, after looking very un-Smith like in his return to the crease after going off. No doubt he is facing a lot of short balls in the nets atm.
Archer. How will he follow up his fantastic debut? He didn't have massive bowling load, did he? Sure, he got some assistance from the up-and-down pitch, and the slope, but can he maintain the intimidation of Lords?
Then, selection issues, on both sides. Bother have questions of openers to answer - Aus may have two. Bowlers too - Anderson and Starc pressing for a return. Is broad going to be dropped for Jimmy? Woakes? Of course, it cannot be Archer. If the selectors want Starc, I assume that it will be Banana Boy to make may for him.
Looking forward to this test very much.
Main points of interest, going into the test:
First up, of course, is Smith. Is he going to be ready to play? How is his frame of mind going to be, after looking very un-Smith like in his return to the crease after going off. No doubt he is facing a lot of short balls in the nets atm.
Archer. How will he follow up his fantastic debut? He didn't have massive bowling load, did he? Sure, he got some assistance from the up-and-down pitch, and the slope, but can he maintain the intimidation of Lords?
Then, selection issues, on both sides. Bother have questions of openers to answer - Aus may have two. Bowlers too - Anderson and Starc pressing for a return. Is broad going to be dropped for Jimmy? Woakes? Of course, it cannot be Archer. If the selectors want Starc, I assume that it will be Banana Boy to make may for him.
Looking forward to this test very much.