Ashes Squad Selection

[rod_rooster]

The Poms are in Turmoil!!!!!!, hahahahahahaha

Kevin Pietersen and Peter Moores have resigned as England's captain and coach respectively

http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/england ... 85633.html

LMAO. What a joke English cricket is. Who's going to be captain now? Is there anyone in the team that hasn't been? Pietersen, Collingwood, Strauss, Flintoff and now there will be another to add to the mix. Rabble is the word that comes to mind.

[Thiele]

Herd on radio today that Strauss would start fav

[rod_rooster]

Herd on radio today that Strauss would start fav

He would be a good choice but whoever they select needs to be backed and given the job long term. It's ridiculous how often they change captains. When was the last time former captain was still playing in the Australian side? England have several currently.

[RoosterMarty]

Was KP even in the job for 12 months???

[rod_rooster]

Was KP even in the job for 12 months???

Nope, only been about 5 months.

[Thiele]

Was KP even in the job for 12 months???

No i think he started on the 5th of August 2008.

[redden whites]

he would tear the Poms apart over there with his pace and swing. He'll get picked.

That would be a change from last time when he was not even threatening.

[LaughingKookaburra]

The way he was used last time in England was disgraceful. Used him in periods,use him in breif 4-5 over maximum spells he would be far more effective. Saying that I don't think he deserves to be picked. Will hilf get the nod and potentially become another terry aldermann??

[Pup]

Strauss will do a very good job and should have got the job in the first place.

KP has got some serious issues. How is the press conference over there? They have come out and said they are delighted that Kevin has decided to keep playing for England.. WTF? What else would he do? Play County, i dont think so. Someone at the ECB needs to give him a swift kick up the arse.

[Bob Loblaw]

Krejza is still the best spinning option IMO.

I disagree, I think Bryce McGain is the best spinning option we have for the Ashes - provided he is fit.

good to see that McGain is playing in a Cricket Australia Cup match today

[hearts on fire]

Is the Ashes being telecasted on SBS this year?

[Thiele]

Is the Ashes being telecasted on SBS this year?

Yes they are

[hearts on fire]

Is the Ashes being telecasted on SBS this year?

Yes they are

you ripper, thanks Thiele...... im sure this will put a smile on all the people that don't have Foxtel

[GWW]

Ch 9 not doing the Ashes at all?

[Thiele]

Ch 9 not doing the Ashes at all?

dont think so because they would only be showing it after the lunch sessions. Due fact they will be ratings

[hearts on fire]

What time(Adelaide time) are the Ashes on?

I know it's late night, early morning, but more of a precise time would be great.

[Thiele]

What time(Adelaide time) are the Ashes on?

I know it's late night, early morning, but more of a precise time would be great.

If my memory serves me correctly start of play is about 7pm

[hearts on fire]

okay thanks Thiele, i can't wait for the Ashes to begin!!

[Pidge]

Ch 9 not doing the Ashes at all?

SBS are doing the Ashes as they did 4 years ago

[Browny25]

I want to open a discussion about who we all think will be in the Ashes Squad for 2009 Tour.

Its looking like Australia will take between 13 - 16 members, but more than likely to be only 13 or 14. However I do assume that there will be a few Aussies playing county cricket during this time that may get a gig due to injuries or omissions?

My squad would be:

Ponting (C)
Clarke (VC)
M. Hussey
Katich
Hughes
Haddin
McGain
Clark
Siddle
Lee
Hilfenhaus
Klinger
Symonds

Probably could throw 20 Names in the hat...