England's Summer Of Cricket against New Zealand and AUSTRALIA!

[Chazza]

I know the bowling is not an issue but I would love to see Tremlett fit for the Ashes. Think he offers more than Finn at the minute.

[Shaggy]

Yep big fan of Tremlett.

[captainfog]

Me too. Tremmers

Our batting will look a lot stronger with KP back in the side. Bell had flu, so understandable he didn't play well at Lords, but he's a quality batsman and I'm anticipating a lot of runs from him this summer. In addition to those two Cook and Trott are both great and Root is looking like the real deal, so that only leaves a question mark over Compton. Looking forward to the Ashes though Compo might be just what we need up top. Their main threat is their new ball bowling and if Cook and Compo can blunt that attack then we'll stand a good chance of thumping the Aussies.

[Pedenj]

Definitely impressed by Root - England opener of the future right there. And KP will make a big difference coming back in, think it'll take the pressure of some of the other players as well.

[captainfog]

Watling and Martin out of tomorrows test. I think that makes NZ stronger.

[Shaggy]

Thought it started today?!

I was all geared up to settle in for the day.

Who will come in for those two? Guptil and Vettori?

PS have you seen Vettori's incredible beard?!

[captainfog]

Not looking great http://www.worldweatheronline.com/cr...eather/GB.aspx

[captainfog]

Thought it started today?!

I was all geared up to settle in for the day.

Who will come in for those two? Guptil and Vetorri?

Yeah, those two coming in. Starts tomorrow

[Shaggy]

Vetorri should've been in as soon as he was fit tbh.

[captainfog]

Vetorri should've been in as soon as he was fit tbh.

I agree. Martin is ****, we've just been making him look good.

[Chazza]

Vettori ruled out.

[Shaggy]

Gonna be no play today ffs

[Chazza]

Doesn't look like much chance.

Ground staff having to stand on the covers to stop them from blowing away.

24th of May ffs.

[Alex]

Compton gone for 1 ffs. 11-1 now.

[Shaggy]

Bye Compo. Had enough of him, get in the bin.