The obvious talking point being the Keeper situation, what are your thoughts dubs?

Its a tough call, and one I'm glad I am not having to make!

I'd rather have Foakes behind the stumps for Aus, we are not going to get many chances and one drop off Smith for example could swing a match.

Where do you then put Jonny though without wasting him.
Not that there is any guarantee he'll be back in that pre-injury purple patch, whereas we know Foakes is in form.

I'm hoping they are using Ireland to get a feel for where Jonny is in his recovery.

Posted By: megson on May 16th 2023 at 10:15:13

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Ireland test squad.. (Other Sports) - DrDublin, May 16, 10:08:09
- Tough call but probably only real option, Stokes ability to be 4th seamer a worry too (n/m) (Other Sports) - Gazzaman, May 16, 11:12:18
- Bairstow needs time in the middle. (n/m) (Other Sports) - protheroe fitzgibbon, May 16, 11:03:46
- Archer out of the Ashes (n/m) (Other Sports) - The Gaffer, May 16, 10:34:43
  - I'm not convinced he'll play test cricket again sadly. (n/m) (Other Sports) - DrDublin, May 16, 10:36:59
    - He's had 3 ops now I think,not good for him (n/m) (Other Sports) - protheroe fitzgibbon, May 16, 11:54:52
      - Every time he gets fit, that elbow problem reoccurs. (n/m) (Other Sports) - DrDublin, May 16, 12:04:43
        
        Not surprised when he gets all his pace from his arm rather than the running in (n/m) (Other Sports) - Chris Peacock, May 16, 15:20:27
- Tough one isn't it. Got to feel a bit for Foakes, he's tremendous behind.. (Other Sports) - DrDublin, May 16, 10:17:38
  - That makes sense, as you say its a really tough one. Seen a lot of people complaining That (Other Sports) - megson, May 16, 11:08:13
- The obvious talking point being the Keeper situation, what are your thoughts dubs? (Other Sports) - megson, May 16, 10:15:13
  - really need the openers to nail down their spots (Other Sports) - Cardiff Canary, May 16, 12:02:05
    - I'd agree with that, Brooks success has complicated it, but in a good way (Other Sports) - megson, May 16, 12:38:35
      - and, say it quietly, but Bairstow's keeping stats (Other Sports) - Cardiff Canary, May 16, 12:57:17
        
        A very fair point, just hope the narrative of the summer hasn't been set already (n/m) (Other Sports) - megson, May 16, 13:05:40
    - Duckett has been pretty reliable since coming back (Other Sports) - Jim, May 16, 12:10:34
      - yep (Other Sports) - Cardiff Canary, May 16, 12:24:01

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