England V India Test Match Series 2021

England team news, Anderson returns in place of Jamie Overton, & Billings starts, as Foakes is still not 100%.

I know Jimmy had to come in but that tail looks so long again!

Also I don’t think Billings is anything special, especially in longer form cricket. I would’ve been tempted to go with Bracey or Jamie Smith

^^ For a one off, I would have Bairstow keep. & play Brook.

India captain Rohit Sharma, is out with covid, Jasprit Bumrah will stand in.

(30-06-2022 16:57 )Boomerangutangangbang Wrote:  ^^ For a one off, I would have Bairstow keep. & play Brook.

I want Jonny doing everything the same! From breakfast to how many stirs of his brew lol

(30-06-2022 13:06 )Boomerangutangangbang Wrote:  England v India 5th Test - Edgbaston July 1 - 5 (10.30am BST) Day 1 Close
England elected to field
IND 338-7 (73 overs) Pant 146 Jadeja 83 no Anderson 3-52 Potts 2-85

This feels a lot like it is, a coffer builder, and an addendum (without the benefit), than a necessary contest. After the lord mayors show (the one - off Women's Test match)

No disrespect to the Kiwi's, but India must surly be the best Test team. New Zealand punch above their weight. India has a massive population, with an obsession for the game, & with Kohli, Pant, Jadeja, & Bumrah, they possess more Superstar gamechangers, than the workmanlike New Zealand side.
The Rohit & Rahul opening partnership, is a big loss, & played a massive part in India taking a 2-1 series lead.

Stokes got a taste of his own medicine, as Pant took the game away from England. He was slow to react, & attacked for too long. The old Pant would often get himself out, but he is showing signs of maturity in recent times. Over attacking a batsman of this type is surely playing into his hands. Yes he is hard to tie down, but, that tactic wasn't tried early in his innings before he got in. Off[spinner & 2 left-handers is a perfect match-up, Root should've been bowled much sooner.
But, sometimes, batsmen just play well.

(01-07-2022 11:15 )Boomerangutangangbang Wrote:  

(30-06-2022 13:06 )Boomerangutangangbang Wrote:  England v India 5th Test - Edgbaston July 1 - 5 (10.30am BST) Day 2 Lunch
England elected to field
IND 416 (84.5 overs) Pant 146 Jadeja 104 Bumrah 31 no Anderson 5-60 Potts 2-105
ENG 84-5 (27 overs) Root 31 Bumrah 3-35