Sport The Ashes - 3rd Test- 26/12/2021 - Melbourne

[Foley]

On the batting side, unless any of them are completely shot mentally and there's risk of doing psychological damage, I would play the youngest group possible. No point playing Bairstow or Burns when we know there's no chance of them being part of England's future. Lawrence should get a shot.

Then does anyone know if James Bracey is still in Australia? Scored a battling century for the Lions, seems to have decent defensive technique and is a better keeper than Buttler. Would like to see him come in for the last two Tests as well, and get some more top level experience.

On the bowling front, we don't actually have any young bowlers in our squad other than Dom Bess. And anyway, the seam bowlers haven't been that bad - Anderson, Robinson & Wood probably deserve to keep their spots.

I think it a good idea to try Lawrence, Bracey and Bess.
England seem.to be naturally conservative and I would be surprised if Bracey especially comes in.

 

[unification]

England opt against keeping Lions squad members on in Australia

James Bracey among those flying home despite fourth-innings hundred against Australia A

www.espncricinfo.com

The Lions who were shadowing the team haven’t been in Australia since the 14th.

More inexplicable ‘preparation’ from the England management.

 

[SteMerritt]

Finally England manage to get a positive test result in Australia...

England's Silverwood to miss fourth Test

England men's head coach Chris Silverwood will miss the fourth Ashes Test in Sydney after being forced to isolate for 10 days.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Sarge]

Finally England manage to get a positive test result in Australia...

England's Silverwood to miss fourth Test

England men's head coach Chris Silverwood will miss the fourth Ashes Test in Sydney after being forced to isolate for 10 days.

www.bbc.co.uk

Can he be isolated permanently ?

 

[Foley]

It sounds like Root is likely to be asked to stay on as Captain ( are there any alternatives?), but I would be surprised if Silverwood survives .

 

[Banbury2018]

It sounds like Root is likely to be asked to stay on as Captain ( are there any alternatives?), but I would be surprised if Silverwood survives .

There are no alternatives and although Root hasn’t had a great series captaincy wise nobody could’ve captained this team to anything other than a heavy defeat. Add in Anderson and Broad will be gone in the next 12-18 months we are in a seriously bad position in n my opinion.

 

[Sarge]

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