Posts tagged with ‘Monty Panesar’

Ramps takes aim at Giles

An Oval fairytale did happen this summer, but not for the media’s favourite saviour, Mark Ramprakash. Apparantly unhappy at being overlooked for the Ashes decider, Ramps has criticised the selectors and Ashley Giles in particular, who he all-but accuses of Warwickshire bias.

Sounds like sour grapes from where I’m standing.

And the winner of a 2009 Central Contract is…

It’s Central Contract Awards time, and the big “news” is that Steve Harmison and Monty Panesar have missed out altogether. Actually, this shouldn’t be much of a surprise – between them they only played 3 Tests this summer.

Ashes 1st Test aftermath

As emotive as England’s late escape was yesterday, the team will be under no illusions – they were thoroughly outplayed. With the 2nd Test following just a few days behind, Strauss will need to regroup his team fast. Here are the areas that are of concern.

Monty Panesar, what have you done?

They told us he couldn’t bat. They told us it was all over. They hadn’t counted on Monty.

England go for two spinners at Cardiff

So this is it.  Let the battle commence. England are playing both Swann and Panesar in the 1st Test. And Australia will be playing Nathan Hauritz but not Stuart Clark. Just what we would have wanted…

Rashid in for Ashes?

Two reports, from the Telegraph and Sky Sports suggest that Adil Rashid is due to be included in England’s pre-pre-pre Ashes squad announced Monday.

Selectors ignore Bell and Vaughan with brave choice

Bravo for the selectors! After all the debate about whether England would select Ian Bell or Michael Vaughan to bat at three against West Indies, the selectors have chosen to ignore both with their squad for the 1st Test.

Flintoff’s injury gives selectors options to ponder

Andrew Flintoff’s injury has opened up another selection conundrum over who to replace him with. It all depends on whether the selectors prefer to go with 4 bowlers or 5, and how adventurous they are prepared to be.

Strauss looking for two more for the Ashes

Andrew Strauss in a recent interview told us that he was certain of nine of the places for the Ashes XI this summer.

Positives to take from England’s tour of the West Indies

A series defeat against West Indies, but there are positives to be found. The worry will be that the selectors rely on those living on past glories in an attempt to bolster short-term results, particularly for the Ashes.