Quote Originally Posted by Rich View Post
Are we just completely writing off Archer? I had assumed that you'd rotate Wood/Archer. But yes; that attack does seem to fit Australian conditions. I would think that Tongue, Overton and Potts will also travel. Also wouldn't be surprised if England gave a run out to John Turner and/or Saqib Mahmood against Zimbabwe in May.

Need to give them something to bowl at, though. We could therefore do with Pope and Crawley finding some form. Though the emergence of Bethell does make this slightly less of an issue.
As a Catholic I am reluctant to say this but Pope can **** off. Bethel is a talent - and also a bowling option. Archer will be in the squad - assess his fitness and let him loose. Tongue and Turner are exciting options and who doesn't want Tongue having a go at head?

India series is interesting - Sharma is a busted flush and Kohli is a weak link as well. Jaiswal is utterly brilliant and Pant exciting but erratic. Bowling is Buhmrah (and Shami) but fitness is an issue. Think we could do well.