The Cricket Thread

[Billysboots]

Think Roots captaincy is now an untenable position.

Totally agree. I will be very surprised if he is leading the Test side next summer. His tactics and selections have been exposed time and again.

Being the best of a bad bunch captaincy wise can only carry him in his position for so long, I’m afraid.

The problem is, who replaces him?

 

[fundy]

11/4 for Aussies to win 5-0. Mot giving much away at that price.

was some 12/1 pre series, which was approx 4/6 for each of the 5 games, ive seen far far worse prices, wouldve been more like 8/1 with no covid worries or night games

 

[fundy]

Think Roots captaincy is now an untenable position.

who you replacing him with?

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Totally agree. I will be very surprised if he is leading the Test side next summer. His tactics and selections have been exposed time and again.

Being the best of a bad bunch captaincy wise can only carry him in his position for so long, I’m afraid.

The problem is, who replaces him?

Tom Abell ?

Roots record as captain in the big series has been poor yet somehow he appears to have more wins as captain than anyone else

 

[fundy]

Tom Abell ?

Roots record as captain in the big series has been poor yet somehow he appears to have more wins as captain than anyone else

lol were not looking for another somerset drinks carrier

 

[Deleted member 15344]

lol were not looking for another somerset drinks carrier

He would slot in nicely at 3 as well ?

 

[fundy]

He would slot in nicely at 3 as well ?

at least Leach would have a mate in the bubble

 

[HomerJSimpson]

who you replacing him with?

Therein lies the problem. No-one has any real credentials on current form.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

at least Leach would have a mate in the bubble

Him and Bess are still best buddies ?

 

[fundy]

Therein lies the problem. No-one has any real credentials on current form.

maybe his position isnt as untenable then

 

[fundy]

Him and Bess are still best buddies ?

they must go by something like the "somerset exiles" or something, assume Jos is in their too

 

[HomerJSimpson]

maybe his position isnt as untenable then

Wouldn't be surprised if they chuck it at Stokes

 

[Deleted member 15344]

they must go by something like the "somerset exiles" or something, assume Jos is in their too

He is still outside the circle - won’t be long before he is welcomed back in ?

 

[Billysboots]

Wouldn't be surprised if they chuck it at Stokes

That would be a monumental mistake. You don’t give the captaincy to a player simply because he’s your talisman. Didn’t work with Botham or KP. Won’t work with Stokes, certainly not given the fact he’s had to take time out because of his mental health.

 

[fundy]

Wouldn't be surprised if they chuck it at Stokes

youd think of the current side hes probably on a shortlist of 1, would fully expect him to tell them where to stick it if they did lol

 

[HomerJSimpson]

youd think of the current side hes probably on a shortlist of 1, would fully expect him to tell them where to stick it if they did lol

Given his well documented issues I would hope he would. Doesn't seem fair to burden him with that weight.

 

[fundy]

The issue is they want the captain to be a batsman. There is only one batsman whose place in the side is secure and hes the current incumbent.

The ultimate description of the cupboard is bare.....

Maybe someone like Woakes would be a consideration, seems to have something about him despite little captaincy experience but ultimately anyone bar root currently is going to be a punt that could well be worse rather than better.

the only other option is they give the captaincy to someone whose place isnt safe and tell him hes got 2 years min in the side and as captain. even with that i struggle with who

 

[Deleted member 15344]

The issue is they want the captain to be a batsman. There is only one batsman whose place in the side is secure and hes the current incumbent.

The ultimate description of the cupboard is bare.....

Maybe someone like Woakes would be a consideration, seems to have something about him despite little captaincy experience but ultimately anyone bar root currently is going to be a punt that could well be worse rather than better.

the only other option is they give the captaincy to someone whose place isnt safe and tell him hes got 2 years min in the side and as captain. even with that i struggle with who

Bring honest imo I would bring in Vince and have him as skipper

 

[fundy]

Bring honest imo I would bring in Vince and have him as skipper

as i said, the cupboard is bare...........

 

[Foxholer]

This series should have an 'asterisk' associated with it - as being played during/in spite of Covid restrictions!
I don't believe much can really be decided 'negatively', though any outstanding 'positive' contributions (not that there have been any - yet) should certainly be 'appreciated'!