2006-11-17 02:10:57 · 23 answers · asked by mattadams 1 in Sports ➔ Cricket
Which side are you in anyway?
2006-11-17 03:39:16 · answer #1 · answered by pressurekooker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not really. It is far better that Tresco has admitted he is in no fit state mentally to play.
If he had kept quiet and just tried to struggle on, when his head and heart weren't really in it, he would have let down the whole team. He has done the right thing by admitting his problem and returning home.
I think Joyce is an excellent replacement, and should have been in the original tour party anyway.He is a gutsy and battling player who will relish the chance of playing in the Ashes, and his recent form has been much better than Trescothick's. I think he will be a revelation.
2006-11-17 10:51:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can not depend on one guy to help England retain the Ashes. That would be unfair, however it does darken England's chances because Trescothick has proved himself a fairly decent player, but we have other good players to think about like K.P and Freddie Flintoff.
2006-11-21 08:58:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really. If we are to stand any chance of retaining the ashes it's our bowling that's going to be key (again). I have faith that Alistair Cook can do a suitable job like he did in India. The fact is it's better to have a fully-fit rookie than an "unstable" Tresco who, let's face it, hasn't been himself for quite a while- the Aussies might've sledged him into submission if he did play. Of course this means our batting performance will seem to rest on the inevitable shoulders of Pietersen and Flintoff but as long as the rest of top 7 contribute especially with some centuries of their own, we should be alright.
2006-11-17 10:38:31 · answer #4 · answered by Vic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It won't make any difference at all because trescothick played quite badly against pakistan, and is only a good odi player. England need to be bring younger players in the team like alistair cook so that they can develop them in to good players.
2006-11-17 15:35:38 · answer #5 · answered by Pakistani 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really. Since McGrath and Lee are such quality opening bowlers I don't think it matters even if you play a young Boycott - they will not make an opening stand of more than 70 in the whole series. It is in the middle order where England will secure victory especially if they can target the third quickie - there is great doubt in Australia regarding this.
2006-11-17 19:51:32 · answer #6 · answered by conda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even if Trescothick was playing chances of England retaining the Ashes are very remote
2006-11-18 00:33:55 · answer #7 · answered by vakayil k 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Flintoff should not be captain for a start. I'm not sure about Trescothick's replacement either.
2006-11-17 10:19:51 · answer #8 · answered by cloud 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in his current unfortunate condition. England should now be able to open with their two best openers on current form (Strauss and Cook), and still have room for Collingwood in the side. All to the good. Now, if only we could get the Harmison of two years ago back....
2006-11-17 12:19:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Because the 11 players will all have their mind on the game and not thinking about their problems.
2006-11-17 15:29:18 · answer #10 · answered by paul b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
English victory is assured - even if my grandad was batting against those tired old aussies
2006-11-17 10:22:40 · answer #11 · answered by dennis 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋