Originally Posted by davethecue:
“Also now the most dismissals in a 4 Test series
How many would it have been if he could catch...
I hear the experts saying give him time etc, but not for me
Impossible to call , but how many would England now be chasing if all the chances behind the wicket had been taken ?
Maybe a little unfair, but let him become a batsman who can double up as the 2nd keeper when on tour. His batting this series has showed he merits a place in the side
With the Central Contracts, it's not that he's going to get much practice at County level”
“Also now the most dismissals in a 4 Test series
How many would it have been if he could catch...

I hear the experts saying give him time etc, but not for me
Impossible to call , but how many would England now be chasing if all the chances behind the wicket had been taken ?
Maybe a little unfair, but let him become a batsman who can double up as the 2nd keeper when on tour. His batting this series has showed he merits a place in the side
With the Central Contracts, it's not that he's going to get much practice at County level”
Just because someone has a central contract does not mean that they should not be playing County cricket.
Originally Posted by jo2015:
“Is Chris Woakes the bastard offspring of Derek Pringle or David Capel? He's like one of the 'never gonna be Bothams' from the 80s. He does have a very neat, old-fashioned haircut though.”
“Is Chris Woakes the bastard offspring of Derek Pringle or David Capel? He's like one of the 'never gonna be Bothams' from the 80s. He does have a very neat, old-fashioned haircut though.”
Yes. Well done Chris

After 89 1st class games Hales has a batting average of 38. This is not test match standard.
Lyth did have his chance but it was against Australia.




