Tom Curran confirmed for test debut for England

[zimstarr]

I wouldn’t worry about that, none of the English can bowl over 135. I’m shocked how soft they have been

Wood and Ball can bowl over 145. Plunkett too. Woakes and Stokes can also get it close to 145.

Yes they can bowl fast but it's less threatening they are too predictable

[ZIMDOGGY]

But none of them are selected and that’s the problem.
Get rid of Ali woakes broad and curran and get in crane, wood and stokes

[Kriterion_BD]

But none of them are selected and that’s the problem.
Get rid of Ali woakes broad and curran and get in crane, wood and stokes

They need Ali for the specialist spinner slot. Bonus he can bat. Broad and Woakes are probably just home track bullies...same for most bowlers in the world. Stokes should definitely be in. Probably Stokes in for Woakes. Try also need Haseeb Hameed at the top. Not sure how God these Stonemans and Malans are.

Ozzies need Renshaw in for Bancroft, Handscomb in for Khawaja, and Pattinson in for Bird.

Hazlewood, Starc, Cummings, Pattinson...what a phenomenal pace attack!

[Andybligzz]

But none of them are selected and that’s the problem.
Get rid of Ali woakes broad and curran and get in crane, wood and stokes

They need Ali for the specialist spinner slot. Bonus he can bat. Broad and Woakes are probably just home track bullies...same for most bowlers in the world. Stokes should definitely be in. Probably Stokes in for Woakes. Try also need Haseeb Hameed at the top. Not sure how God these Stonemans and Malans are.

Ozzies need Renshaw in for Bancroft, Handscomb in for Khawaja, and Pattinson in for Bird.

Hazlewood, Starc, Cummings, Pattinson...what a phenomenal pace attack!

Pattinson and Starc won’t be there as both are injured

[Zero76]

Yeah Pattinson is out for the season, had serious back surgery to try and prevent yet more stress fractures.

Renshaw will be back soon enough, needs more Shield runs first though.

[Andybligzz]

Gets his first test wicket with Steven Smith chopping on ! Well done

[ZIMDOGGY]

Smith seems to have a bad habit of getting out early after a sleep. If batting was Continuing thing he would be a Don Bradman

[Andybligzz]

Maiden 5 for vs the Aussies last night ! Ball was reverse swinging and was a really awesome spell at the new Optus stadium here in Perth , had the pleasure to see him live and the first game at the stadium. He gave a decent interview after the game as well , seemed very grateful for the chance to play and represent England.

[grant]

Maiden 5 for vs the Aussies last night ! Ball was reverse swinging and was a really awesome spell at the new Optus stadium here in Perth , had the pleasure to see him live and the first game at the stadium. He gave a decent interview after the game as well , seemed very grateful for the chance to play and represent England.

Wow, lucky you! He looked great with the ball reverse swinging. Hats off to him, that was an amazing spell.