Chortle.

Not sure he's got the temperament either.

Feels like bowlers don't make good captains, are there any intl captains who are frontline bowlers at the moment?

Might limited knowledge throws up Vettori in days gone, but Spin feels different somehow from pace/swing.

Obvs we had Freddie for a short, poor, spell.
Botham did it for a bit.

Most captains tend to be batsman of keepers don't they?

Posted By: megson on September 6th 2019 at 12:02:06

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Raining ☔️ in Manchester (n/m) (Other Sports) - loz, Sep 6, 10:41:11
- Standard, 33 years ago today it was drizzly and overcast (Other Sports) - Jumbo1, Sep 6, 12:49:21
- If anywhere can save us with 72 hours of continuous rain, it's Manchester. (n/m) (Other Sports) - bird table, Sep 6, 11:01:04
  - Should be playing at Cardiff or Leeds if we want rain (tho obviously we've done Leeds) (Other Sports) - Tricky Hawes, Sep 6, 11:16:04
- Certainly one way not to lose wickets. :) (n/m) (Other Sports) - DrDublin, Sep 6, 10:43:02
  - Forecast good for Saturday and Sunday, sadly (Other Sports) - Tricky Hawes, Sep 6, 10:52:00
    - Its taken a session out at least. Bit of damp in the pitch, less purchase for Lyon? (Other Sports) - megson, Sep 6, 12:43:49
      - Just seen the covers coming off. (n/m) (Other Sports) - DrDublin, Sep 6, 12:47:32
    - Yep, bat long and take time out the game. If we can get a draw, would make... (Other Sports) - DrDublin, Sep 6, 10:54:46
      - Plenty to play for if we show a bit of character here (n/m) (Other Sports) - loz, Sep 6, 10:56:11
        
        They were 28-2 in their innings. (Other Sports) - APB, Sep 6, 11:40:25
        
        What's your argument? (n/m) (Other Sports) - Tricky Hawes, Sep 6, 11:47:12
        
        I'd be half tempted to relieve Root of the Captaincy and let him just enjoy batting. (n/m) (Other Sports) - DrDublin, Sep 6, 11:42:25
        
        ...and replace him with...? (Other Sports) - Tricky Hawes, Sep 6, 11:48:19
        
        THis is my issue, Love to replace Root as captain for a couple of reasons (Other Sports) - megson, Sep 6, 11:54:36
        
        Could ask Broad but he'd probably review it. (n/m) (Other Sports) - DrDublin, Sep 6, 11:56:34
        
        Chortle. (Other Sports) - megson, Sep 6, 12:02:06
        
        :) I was being an idEot there. (n/m) (Other Sports) - DrDublin, Sep 6, 12:06:57
        
        How about Bairstow or Butler? Both with good Cricketing brains. (n/m) (Other Sports) - DrDublin, Sep 6, 11:49:59
        
        I think if Curran can get in the team regularly, he'll make a good Captain one day. (n/m) (Other Sports) - DrDublin, Sep 6, 11:51:13
        
        Do you think we should play him in the 5th test regardless? (n/m) (Other Sports) - megson, Sep 6, 12:06:09
        
        I think so. Just offers that aggression and spirit, something a tad different. (n/m) (Other Sports) - DrDublin, Sep 6, 12:07:39

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