The Ashes: Ollie Robinson included in 14-player England squad but no Ben Foakes for Old Trafford Test
www.skysports.com
Ben Foakes has not been included in the 14-player England squad for the fourth mens Ashes Test at Old Trafford; England kept the Ashes alive with a three-wicket win at Headingley; watch fourth Test from Old Trafford, live on Sky Sports Cricket from July 19
  • happyOutsiderOPEnglish
    3·
    1 year ago

    England seems like a mates club now. Foakes’ face doesn’t fit, or he’s pissed them off somehow…. Presumably by not playing golf.

    • PochoHipster@lemmy.mlEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      Shame on him. Golf is fun. But yeah, he’s the best keeper and I think YJB would bat better without the gloves. Who would you drop?

      • happyOutsiderOPEnglish
        2·
        1 year ago

        Stokes not being able to bowl makes it tricky; so probably be a straight swap Bairstow for Foakes

        • PochoHipster@lemmy.mlEnglish
          2·
          1 year ago

          I’d take out Crawley. Partially because I think YJB is better, but mostly because I don’t like his face.

          • happyOutsiderOPEnglish
            3·
            1 year ago

            Ha, I’m surprise how well Crawley has done. Although he’s usually woeful so it doesn’t take much.

            That’s a good shout though, Crawley for Bairstow.