really need the openers to nail down their spots

Crawley/Duckett/Lawrence

doesn't inspire much confidence, tho all are capable batsmen when they click. (I think Lawrence has most potential, out of the three, tho not sure which one is most likely, really, to kick on)

In view of the batting strength above I can see why Bairstow over Foakes, but it really does highlight just how much we've tinkered with things over the post Cook years trying to paper over the batting problems by mussing around with everyone else.

And, such a shame, but I just can't see Archer ever coming back, which is another legacy of Root's captaincy in my eyes.

Still, time for new heroes etc etc

Posted By: Cardiff Canary on May 16th 2023 at 12:02:05

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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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