The Ashes, 2023.

[Chip and Chase]

Can't see how they can leave Boland out of first ashes test after that audition in English conditions. If Hazlewood is fit do we rest Starc ?

Going to be interesting to see how Bazball fares against our bowling attack

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Not sure about resting Stark but I agree Boland must play, he's running hot. It's a luxury to have Hazlewood in reserve, because counting the India game it's effectively a 6 Test series. If one gets tired or hurt bring him straight in.

 

[JBW]

I think Starc will go for 6+ per over in Bazeball, but he'll also take wickets. Id play Boland in the first over Hazelwood. Josh is short of a gallop and they need to get off to a good start. Play the guy in form.

Im still at a loss why theres no county matches. I know a few of them played a couple of county matches in the lead up, but IPL disrupted just as many of them.

 

[globaleagle]

Woot!

Just setting the table and putting out the lamingtons and stargazy pie.

A couple 'o links for us.

The Ashes, 2023 matches, scorecards, preview, points table, news, videos and statistics

The Ashes, 2023 Schedule, Points Table, Final Teams List, News, Venue Details, Series & Player Stats, Expert Analysis, Videos and much more details made available in few clicks for all the cricket lovers by Cricbuzz.com

www.cricbuzz.com

Men's Ashes 2023 | cricket.com.au

Follow Men's Ashes 2023 on cricket.com.au for live scores and the latest results, news and video highlights

www.cricket.com.au

 

[Chip and Chase]

If the ball isn't swinging Starc doesn't offer much else unfortunately, and as you rightly point out he is likely to get spanked out of the attack quick smart. Hazlewood is probably short of a run, but his line and length is second only to Boland, and that is what gets wickets in England. They've rested Starc before when we are at full strength and he didn't exactly dominate in WTC final. He misses out in my first test XI

 

[Eagle 1]

If the ball isn't swinging Starc doesn't offer much else unfortunately, and as you rightly point out he is likely to get spanked out of the attack quick smart. Hazlewood is probably short of a run, but his line and length is second only to Boland, and that is what gets wickets in England. They've rested Starc before when we are at full strength and he didn't exactly dominate in WTC final. He misses out in my first test XI

One thing we know, Boland has to be playing, He's earned the right, bowling stats don't lie. Either Starc or Hazelwood miss out. Also, does anybody know who Englands mystery spin bowler is, apparently he's coming out of retirement.

 

[globaleagle]

One thing we know, Boland has to be playing, He's earned the right, bowling stats don't lie. Either Starc or Hazelwood miss out. Also, does anybody know who Englands mystery spin bowler is, apparently he's coming out of retirement.

I think it's Moeen Ali.

'It is a free hit' - Moeen on Test comeback

The allrounder believes England's new approach will give him more license with the bat

www.cricbuzz.com

 

[Eagle 1]

I know it's Moeen Ali and remember him playing.

'It is a free hit' - Moeen on Test comeback

The allrounder believes England's new approach will give him more license with the bat

www.cricbuzz.com

Moeen is more you're part time spinner. If he's the mystery bowler, it'll be no mystery to the Aussies batsmen.

 

[globaleagle]

True.

Here's a link to the squads (in case I'm wrong)

The Ashes, 2023 Team Captain and Players

Cricket squads for The Ashes, 2023

www.cricbuzz.com

 

[globaleagle]

England XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jonny Bairstow (wk), Moeen Ali, Ollie Robinson, Stuart Broad, James Anderson

 

[Ranga]

I can’t wait to see how this series unfolds. I still cannot understand the success England have had with Bazball, but I totally respect the way they have found a formula that works for them.

Like others, I’d be dropping Starc for Hazlewood this test match. I would have been tempted to also drop Warner but I guess there is no one else really demanding selection.

Should be a cracker of a series!

 

[Uk eagle]

I don't think the pitches will be like traditional English pitches, at least for the first test. There's been no rain for a month so I can see it being really dry and hard.

 

[The '47ers]

How damn old are Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad 😳...

(I'll shut up though, not looking to jinx our boys!)

 

[The '47ers]

10 overs 1/50, Bazballs away!

 

[NREagle]

England getting plenty of runs so far.

Hope Boland has a cracker of a game. Seems a quiet and respectful guy who doesn't like the spotlight. Delight to watch when he's on song.

 

[Uk eagle]

How damn old are Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad 😳...

(I'll shut up though, not looking to jinx our boys!)

Not sure about broad but fellow Lancastrian Jimmy is 40 and still so good that he is undroppable

 

[Chip and Chase]

There's nothing in this pitch. Pretty disappointing first session of an Ashes series, has offered the bowlers nothing.

 

[NREagle]

Needed that wicket. Pretty even contest so far. Australia should feel better after that last over.

 

[Dion Johnson]

Good toss to win on that wicket, Harry Brook has a weakness to spin, maybe worth Smith having a bowl for 5 overs or so with Lyon at tge other end.

Head spills a catch!!

 

[globaleagle]

well done me!

I was so sick of watching this boring segment of cricket I said to myself "go upstairs so aust get a wicket"

I did and ali got stumped.

Kinda easy to play 'nob-ball' when your curators produce a road