Pakistan v England, 1st ODI, Abu Dhabi, 13 February, 2012

Morganna should have opened, he batted at 8 an over. It would have been a doddle.

No point. Why push ourselves and be forced to think outside the box when we could block and cruise.... it's not like we needed big match conditions... it's not like we've got an ODI series... oh.

Would Chris Tavare get a game in this England OD team?

He wouldn't look out of place, he'd probably be the 'dasher' in a partnership with Ian Bell.

Brass Monkey wrote:Would they bother playing Buttler now? Perfect excuse not to, isn't it?

Jesus, I'd even have lil Jimmy T in front of Bopara. As you say, a complete waste of time.

I'd have Jimmy A ahead of him. As a specialist batsman!

'It's good to see Ravi here."

tricycle wrote:Would Chris Tavare get a game in this England OD team?

Him, Trevor Bailey, John Edrich and Ken Barrington.

No Boycs??

I forgot Keith Fletcher too.

beamer wrote:
I'd have Jimmy A ahead of him. As a specialist batsman!

Aye, so long as he promises he won't bowl!

Is Buttler fit???


Don't think i'll bother watching if he's not.

Still got stitches in his hand, apparently. Unlikely starter for the first ODI.

Not to worry, Ravi Bopara has been "looking good in the nets". We're saved.

No interest?? Poms all still asleep? I thought you'd all be quivering with anticipation.

I can't see this match. Cable operator acting like a twat. No Buttler, no point in this match.