The Prophet Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Can't wait for this now. Dates: July 8-12: 1st Test, Sophia Gardens - Match Drawn July 16-20: 2nd Test, Lords - England win by 115 runs July 30 - Aug 3: 3rd Test, Edgbaston - Match Drawn Aug 7 - Aug 11: 4th Test, Headingley - Australia win by an innings and 80 runs Aug 20 - Aug 24: 5th Test, The Oval Sky Sports with live coverage, and Channel 5 presenting a highlights show, each day of play from 7.15pm for 45 minutes. (Thanks to Neil for the info) What team would people go with? With it being at Cardiff first I'd go with two spinners: Strauss Cook Bopara Pietersen Collingwood Flintoff Foster Rashid Swann Onions Harmison That side would bat deep too. I'd choose Onions between the two swing bowlers, the other being Anderson, simply on form. Same goes for the two tall hit the deck bowlers: Broad and Harmison. Not sure who I'd go with out of Anderson and Broad if I was going for four fast bowlers though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 8th July is right. Can't wait. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Can't wait for this now. What team would people go with? With it being at Cardiff first I'd go with two spinners: Strauss Cook Bopara Pietersen Collingwood Flintoff Foster Rashid Swann Onions Harmison That side would bat deep too. I'd choose Onions between the two swing bowlers, the other being Anderson, simply on form. Same goes for the two tall hit the deck bowlers: Broad and Harmison. Not sure who I'd go with out of Anderson and Broad if I was going for four fast bowlers though. Crazy to leave Anderson out, and Broad for that matter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Just about to start a thread on this Possible info for the OP: DATES: July 8-12: 1st Test, Sophia Gardens July 16-20: 2nd Test, Lords July 30 - Aug 3: 3rd Test, Edgbaston Aug 7 - Aug 11: 4th Test, Headingley Aug 20 - Aug 24: 5th Test, The Oval Sky Sports with live coverage, and Channel 5 presenting a highlights show, each day of play from 7.15pm for 45 minutes. 5-0 anyone? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Can't wait for this now. What team would people go with? With it being at Cardiff first I'd go with two spinners: Strauss Cook Bopara Pietersen Collingwood Flintoff Foster Rashid Swann Onions Harmison That side would bat deep too. I'd choose Onions between the two swing bowlers, the other being Anderson, simply on form. Same goes for the two tall hit the deck bowlers: Broad and Harmison. Not sure who I'd go with out of Anderson and Broad if I was going for four fast bowlers though. Crazy to leave Anderson out, and Broad for that matter. Who would you leave out like? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Can't wait for this. Won't be as good as 2005 though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDT Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Think England might just win the 1st test Strauss Cook Bopara Pietersen Collingwood Prior Flintoff Broad Swann Harmison Anderson Harmison seems to be coming into some real form at the minute and although it's harsh to leave Onions out Harmisons offers something different to the rest of the bowlers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Just about to start a thread on this Not what I've heard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Just about to start a thread on this Not what I've heard. You saw nothing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Can't wait for this now. What team would people go with? With it being at Cardiff first I'd go with two spinners: Strauss Cook Bopara Pietersen Collingwood Flintoff Foster Rashid Swann Onions Harmison That side would bat deep too. I'd choose Onions between the two swing bowlers, the other being Anderson, simply on form. Same goes for the two tall hit the deck bowlers: Broad and Harmison. Not sure who I'd go with out of Anderson and Broad if I was going for four fast bowlers though. Crazy to leave Anderson out, and Broad for that matter. Who would you leave out like? Well you said you'd leave Anderson out based on form but he's been our best bowler for about a year now. As much as I like Onions, he'd miss out for me. Not sure on the other spots. For me it's nailed on Flintoff, Anderson and Swann will play. The other two places in the bowling attack will be decided between Harmison, Onions, Broad, Rashid and Panesar. Not sure on whether I'd opt for two spinners or not, but Rashid easily gets the nod ahead of Panesar if we do go down that route. If it's two pacemen, I'd go with Broad and Harmison, who just edges it over Onions. Last chance saloon for Harmison though. If he fails this time, his England career is over. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Where on earth is Sophia Gardens? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Cardiff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 It should have been at Durham though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 2013 mate, got to be, especially if they complete the ground redevelopments. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
QBG Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Will go for a day at Headingley. Touts galore outside there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Will go for a day at Headingley. Touts galore outside there. How much do you reckon tickets will be from a tout, and what are the chances of getting a couple of seats together? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross magoo Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 We've got tickets for the Saturday and the Sunday. Should be a good weekend away - i've never been to Cardiff but i've only ever heard good reports. Then Turnberry the following weekend for the Open. I'm gonna be fuckin skint at the end of all this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearer9 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Can't wait for this now. What team would people go with? With it being at Cardiff first I'd go with two spinners: Strauss Cook Bopara Pietersen Collingwood Flintoff Foster Rashid Swann Onions Harmison That side would bat deep too. I'd choose Onions between the two swing bowlers, the other being Anderson, simply on form. Same goes for the two tall hit the deck bowlers: Broad and Harmison. Not sure who I'd go with out of Anderson and Broad if I was going for four fast bowlers though. Crazy to leave Anderson out, and Broad for that matter. Who would you leave out like? Well you said you'd leave Anderson out based on form but he's been our best bowler for about a year now. As much as I like Onions, he'd miss out for me. Not sure on the other spots. For me it's nailed on Flintoff, Anderson and Swann will play. The other two places in the bowling attack will be decided between Harmison, Onions, Broad, Rashid and Panesar. Not sure on whether I'd opt for two spinners or not, but Rashid easily gets the nod ahead of Panesar if we do go down that route. If it's two pacemen, I'd go with Broad and Harmison, who just edges it over Onions. Last chance saloon for Harmison though. If he fails this time, his England career is over. Anderson is probably the best swing bowler in the world atm, although Lee looks to be coming back into his form now. I only think Harmison should be called on if there are injuries or everyone else is just getting battered around. Not sure how you can take Foster over Prior either, England will definitely need a strong lower order over the course of this series, Broad's inclusion will help. I don't agree with all the 2 spinner stuff, the Ashes is not a 'trial by fire' kind of series. I'd have Onions in instead. Sidebottom would be my next choice, and then Harmison. He's clearly the form bowler from county cricket though for a call up. My gut tells me Ian Bell will get another chance to prove himself by the time this series is over. Strauss Cook Bopara Pietersen Collingwood (Still uneasy about his big series capacity) Flintoff Prior Broad Swann Onions Anderson This series will be about the Australian bowling. I'm expecting England to be able to score runs and wickets, but the likes of Ponting, Hussey, Hughes, and co. will be as clinical as ever. If Australia can come up with a viable spinner and Lee is back to his best, then I think they'll win. If not, it'll be tight. Can't see England winning by more than 1 test. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Am really looking forward to this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Harmison should be in there somewhere. Get rid of Monty. Swann and Rashid should be the spinneroonies. Woah, harmy is on fire. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Can't wait for this now. What team would people go with? With it being at Cardiff first I'd go with two spinners: Strauss Cook Bopara Pietersen Collingwood Flintoff Foster Rashid Swann Onions Harmison That side would bat deep too. I'd choose Onions between the two swing bowlers, the other being Anderson, simply on form. Same goes for the two tall hit the deck bowlers: Broad and Harmison. Not sure who I'd go with out of Anderson and Broad if I was going for four fast bowlers though. Crazy to leave Anderson out, and Broad for that matter. Who would you leave out like? Well you said you'd leave Anderson out based on form but he's been our best bowler for about a year now. As much as I like Onions, he'd miss out for me. Not sure on the other spots. For me it's nailed on Flintoff, Anderson and Swann will play. The other two places in the bowling attack will be decided between Harmison, Onions, Broad, Rashid and Panesar. Not sure on whether I'd opt for two spinners or not, but Rashid easily gets the nod ahead of Panesar if we do go down that route. If it's two pacemen, I'd go with Broad and Harmison, who just edges it over Onions. Last chance saloon for Harmison though. If he fails this time, his England career is over. Anderson is probably the best swing bowler in the world atm, although Lee looks to be coming back into his form now. I only think Harmison should be called on if there are injuries or everyone else is just getting battered around. Not sure how you can take Foster over Prior either, England will definitely need a strong lower order over the course of this series, Broad's inclusion will help. I don't agree with all the 2 spinner stuff, the Ashes is not a 'trial by fire' kind of series. I'd have Onions in instead. Sidebottom would be my next choice, and then Harmison. He's clearly the form bowler from county cricket though for a call up. My gut tells me Ian Bell will get another chance to prove himself by the time this series is over. Strauss Cook Bopara Pietersen Collingwood (Still uneasy about his big series capacity) Flintoff Prior Broad Swann Onions Anderson This series will be about the Australian bowling. I'm expecting England to be able to score runs and wickets, but the likes of Ponting, Hussey, Hughes, and co. will be as clinical as ever. If Australia can come up with a viable spinner and Lee is back to his best, then I think they'll win. If not, it'll be tight. Can't see England winning by more than 1 test. Agree completely about Prior, he's earnt the right to wear the gloves. With regards to Onions/Harmison, I'll probably change my mind every day until we get underway who should get the spot in the XI. It's a really close call, but seeing the way Harmison fired it into Hughes over the last couple of days, it reminded of his old fire. I'm also with you on the Collingwood front too. He's not produced the goods for a while now and needs a big series if he wants to continue his Test career. At the moment, I'd go with: Strauss Cook Bopara Pietersen Collingwood Prior Flintoff (think Freddie needs to come in at 7 for the first test as his batting is way behind Prior at this present moment although I'm hopeful he can turn it around) Broad Swann Harmison Anderson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozy Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Strauss Cook Bopara Pietersen Collingwood Prior Broad Swann Harmison Onions Anderson Whats the pitch like in Wales? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Strauss Cook Bopara Pietersen Collingwood Prior Broad Swann Harmison Onions Anderson Whats the pitch like in Wales? Lots of sheep Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
QBG Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Will go for a day at Headingley. Touts galore outside there. How much do you reckon tickets will be from a tout, and what are the chances of getting a couple of seats together? Highest price tickets are £75 lowest are £45. Touts generally try and double it I think, but a bit of negotiation and I think you could get some decent seats for £60. Not sure about 2 together though. There are usually some spares kicking around as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Will go for a day at Headingley. Touts galore outside there. How much do you reckon tickets will be from a tout, and what are the chances of getting a couple of seats together? Give Yorkshire ticket office a ring, me mate got FIVE tickets together in the front row of the North East upper stand just Tuesday gone. Leeds are at home you see!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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