England not picking Archer first game pretty incredible decision. Imagine having him on that first day at Edgbaston?Australian selectors are definitely in with a shout.
Tim Paine on DRS is certainly up there, though general umpiring standards probably edges him.
Openers not named Burns all making a solid showing, but that just points us back to the Australian selectors again doesn't it?
Siddle the worst bowler of either side, not counting Overton.
Not picking a Rookie over bowlers averaging 22 with the ball in England isn't a blunder IMO.England not picking Archer first game pretty incredible decision. Imagine having him on that first day at Edgbaston?
It honestly depends how "unlucky" they actually were with Anderson injury. If there was some doubt and they just rolled the dice then they deserve stick, fact it is the same injury he had previously is slightly suspicious.Not picking a Rookie over bowlers averaging 22 with the ball in England isn't a blunder IMO.
Seems to have been going backwards for a while nowBairstow from England's side. Keep hearing and reading from Eng cricket media how good he is but all I see is an aggressive but technically flawed batsman with a modest record.