That’s not quite true though is it

We played them together in the series v Pakistan. We played them together in one of the Windies tests this summer.

Yes we generally alternate them away from home in the subcontinent but I don’t think the policy should be so rigid that you don’t consider occasionally playing them in tandem in what is going to be a pretty crucial test match in the series. You have to manage the load but it’s not like Anderson bowled 50 overs in this test match.

When you are playing India or Aus away then you should consider playing your best side as often as you can. Same in the Ashes.

Thankfully, all of our options available for Saturday look like good options so whichever way we go we will have a decent attack. If it’s Broad and Archer then I’m sure they will both still do a good job.

Posted By: Jim on February 9th 2021 at 09:31:01

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Brilliant from England! (n/m) (NCFC) - stanleh, Feb 9, 08:05:55
- CATEGORY WARNING (n/m) (NCFC) - Daniel the Stallion, Feb 9, 10:36:46
- One of our best test performances for a long time (NCFC) - Jim, Feb 9, 08:16:47
- Outstanding victory! (n/m) (NCFC) - Boyer, Feb 9, 08:11:45
- Fantastic win (NCFC) - Basil Wrathbone, Feb 9, 08:09:02
  - Its a real shame Buttler isn't playing in the remaining tests, esp (NCFC) - megson, Feb 9, 09:12:51
    - Stokes? Foulkes, you mean (NCFC) - Tricky Hawes, Feb 9, 09:13:36
      - They were talking this morning that Stokes would be taking the gloves (NCFC) - megson, Feb 9, 09:17:53
        
        To be honest Foakes was very unlucky to lose his place after his last appearances. He's a (NCFC) - Jim, Feb 9, 10:12:33
        
        I think you did, yes (NCFC) - Tricky Hawes, Feb 9, 09:24:50
        
        Olly Pope is a wicketkeeper (n/m) (NCFC) - Pixelman, Feb 9, 09:34:29
        
        Good, he can bat a bit as well. (n/m) (NCFC) - megson, Feb 9, 09:34:21
        
        Oh, James Bracey is out there among the reserves. Think it would be him. (NCFC) - Tricky Hawes, Feb 9, 09:27:31
        
        Bairstow's back for the final two tests, I think? (NCFC) - Basil Wrathbone, Feb 9, 09:34:55
  - Foakes for butler and broad for Jimmy I reckon. (NCFC) - stanleh, Feb 9, 08:13:11
    - Not sure they should swap Jimmy out right now (NCFC) - Jim, Feb 9, 08:17:48
      - But you did say we should have played Broad in this Test (NCFC) - Tricky Hawes, Feb 9, 08:21:01
        
        I did say that yes. We have a wealth of options to be fair and (NCFC) - Jim, Feb 9, 08:26:38
      - agree about mo. what about broad though? (n/m) (NCFC) - Chris Peacock, Feb 9, 08:20:58
        
        Broad deserves to play, so does Jimmy. Do you rest Archer or does that (NCFC) - Jim, Feb 9, 08:28:17
        
        We don't play Broad or Anderson together. We alternate them. (NCFC) - Tricky Hawes, Feb 9, 08:54:11
        
        That’s not quite true though is it (NCFC) - Jim, Feb 9, 09:31:01
        
        I think if you play them together would 3rd or 4th be a better option? (NCFC) - megson, Feb 9, 09:38:26
        
        One is under lights (third test possibly?) so i think they want Anderson in that one (NCFC) - Jim, Feb 9, 09:55:23
        
        Yeah I agree, isn't it nice to have a few good options to consider again (NCFC) - megson, Feb 9, 11:58:52
        
        Particularly as we have something like 14 tests this year. (NCFC) - norwaay, Feb 9, 09:29:45
        
        This. Not sure back to back tests is a good idea for Jimmy regardless. (n/m) (NCFC) - megson, Feb 9, 09:06:14

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