| Cricket 2026 County/International Thread 10:53 - Jan 31 with 11930 views | Superhoops2808 |
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I've started a new thread for the 2026 season, and I've started it now because the T20 World Cup starts a week today. (And in fact 2 months and we will be chatting county cricket red ball)
In a group with Italy, Nepal and Scotland and a pretty solid squad I expect that we will progress beyond the group stage. After that who knows and will depend on fitness. Curran and Salt played very well in the first game warm up game v Sri Lanka but tougher tests are ahead. Anyway, here is the squad for England (albeit still provisional).
Harry Brook (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Josh Tongue, Luke Wood.
Be relying on Archer to stay fit (as per usual) - But hope that Brook finally stands up as captain, and Banton and Jacks perfom like we know they can at county level. If all that clicks should be a good watch. |  | | |  |
| Cricket 2026 County/International Thread on 14:04 - Feb 25 with 2119 views | Superhoops2808 |
| Cricket 2026 County/International Thread on 09:20 - Feb 25 by CFW |
I really like Buttler as a player and as a person, you are quite right he is undoubtably a class white ball player but his last 10 innings are 2, 7, 3, 3, 21, 26, 25, 39 and 17. In his last two innings he looked like he had never played cricket before in his life. He is totally out of touch and something needs to change. Perhaps moving him down the order to protect him might help? I am no expert but this cannot continue if we want to win this tournament.
Also, on balance, it should also be pointed out that his opening partner (Salt) apart from one innings has also failed which has not helped. |
Certainly an option, worked moving Brook up the order. Flexibility could win us the tournament | | | |
| Cricket 2026 County/International Thread on 16:56 - Feb 27 with 1884 views | eastside_r |
Some chase by England that. |  | | |
| Cricket 2026 County/International Thread on 21:58 - Feb 27 with 1785 views | E17hoop |
| Cricket 2026 County/International Thread on 16:56 - Feb 27 by eastside_r |
Some chase by England that. |
Those last 5-6 overs were brilliant to watch. |  |
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| Cricket 2026 County/International Thread on 10:58 - Feb 28 with 1635 views | BlackCrowe |
Jos is the big question...stick or twist? |  |
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| Cricket 2026 County/International Thread on 17:23 - Feb 28 with 1565 views | OldPedro |
| Cricket 2026 County/International Thread on 10:58 - Feb 28 by BlackCrowe |
Jos is the big question...stick or twist? |
If we did drop Butler, who would keep wicket? Do we have another keeper in the squad? (genuine question as I don't know) |  |
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| Cricket 2026 County/International Thread on 20:47 - Feb 28 with 1510 views | BlackCrowe |
| Cricket 2026 County/International Thread on 17:23 - Feb 28 by OldPedro |
If we did drop Butler, who would keep wicket? Do we have another keeper in the squad? (genuine question as I don't know) |
Phil Salt Pedro. | |
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| Cricket 2026 County/International Thread on 10:46 - Mar 1 with 1433 views | Rsole |
| Cricket 2026 County/International Thread on 20:47 - Feb 28 by BlackCrowe |
Phil Salt Pedro. |
Has all the makings of a fantastic, double barrelled name….
Up there with Derek Dougan Love, from ‘The Chancer’ fame. Clive Owen from memory. |  |
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| Cricket 2026 County/International Thread on 20:12 - Mar 1 with 1336 views | Superhoops2808 |
| Cricket 2026 County/International Thread on 17:23 - Feb 28 by OldPedro |
If we did drop Butler, who would keep wicket? Do we have another keeper in the squad? (genuine question as I don't know) |
Banton is automatic choice
Have Jacks open and for those that dont think that Jos should be dropped move him down the order. Jacks has really shone this tournament so get him up the order. Or use Banton in to open as he also does for Somerset.
Lets face it, Somerset are one of the best T20 county sides, so use these players in their right positions. | | | |
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| Cricket 2026 County/International Thread on 17:26 - Mar 2 with 1217 views | RBlock |
| Cricket 2026 County/International Thread on 17:23 - Feb 28 by OldPedro |
If we did drop Butler, who would keep wicket? Do we have another keeper in the squad? (genuine question as I don't know) |
Really is a shame Jamie Smith managed to play his way out of form through the Ashes so spectacularly just before this tournament. When he's on song, he's be a decent option to both open and keep wicket. |  | | |
| Cricket 2026 County/International Thread on 19:32 - Mar 2 with 1169 views | numptydumpty |
If we drop Buttler, who goes in as wicketkeeper.
But with Salt and Buttler both struggling for form, am i missing something with Ben Duckett consistently only used as drinks carrier, or is he unavailable.
i dont think there will be any changes, but must be massively frustrating for Duckett on the sidelines !! |  |
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| Cricket 2026 County/International Thread on 08:45 - Mar 3 with 1075 views | TheChef |
Even with England playing at their very best - this is an ICC tournament being played in India.
So I think I know what will happen! |  |
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| Cricket 2026 County/International Thread on 17:11 - Mar 3 with 1004 views | Superhoops2808 |
| Cricket 2026 County/International Thread on 08:45 - Mar 3 by TheChef |
Even with England playing at their very best - this is an ICC tournament being played in India.
So I think I know what will happen! |
Correct
And I also think management are too belligerent to make any changes and the lack of runs at the top of the order will cost us any chance anyway | | | |
| Cricket 2026 County/International Thread on 17:28 - Mar 3 with 981 views | numptydumpty |
Anyone know the reason Duckett has not played one single game so far... | |
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| Cricket 2026 County/International Thread on 17:30 - Mar 3 with 976 views | GaryBannister86 |
| Cricket 2026 County/International Thread on 17:28 - Mar 3 by numptydumpty |
Anyone know the reason Duckett has not played one single game so far... |
Yes - he is in the worst England form of his career across all formats. |  | | |
| Cricket 2026 County/International Thread on 18:14 - Mar 3 with 952 views | numptydumpty |
| Cricket 2026 County/International Thread on 17:30 - Mar 3 by GaryBannister86 |
Yes - he is in the worst England form of his career across all formats. |
At test level yes.
Untried at t20 though in recent times and Buttler and Salt been awful bar one innings for Salt, so by way of your argument, why on earth are they still given chances.
And why is Duckett in the squad then, if he should not be considered at all.
Should have put someone else there, if that's the case..... [Post edited 3 Mar 18:18]
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| Cricket 2026 County/International Thread on 18:55 - Mar 3 with 923 views | GaryBannister86 |
| Cricket 2026 County/International Thread on 18:14 - Mar 3 by numptydumpty |
At test level yes.
Untried at t20 though in recent times and Buttler and Salt been awful bar one innings for Salt, so by way of your argument, why on earth are they still given chances.
And why is Duckett in the squad then, if he should not be considered at all.
Should have put someone else there, if that's the case..... [Post edited 3 Mar 18:18]
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Wasn't my argument, just stating why he wasn't being picked. I think if he was in form then they may well have dropped Buttler. But what's the point when he has about 1 run in 6 months? Stick with Buttler, more chance he comes good. | | | |
| Cricket 2026 County/International Thread on 23:20 - Mar 3 with 847 views | thame_hoops |
| Cricket 2026 County/International Thread on 19:32 - Mar 2 by numptydumpty |
If we drop Buttler, who goes in as wicketkeeper.
But with Salt and Buttler both struggling for form, am i missing something with Ben Duckett consistently only used as drinks carrier, or is he unavailable.
i dont think there will be any changes, but must be massively frustrating for Duckett on the sidelines !! |
I wouldn't drop Butler, I think he'll top score Thursday and come good. In terms of wicket keeper, we have Salt, Brook and Banton who can all Keep wicket. |  | | |
| Cricket 2026 County/International Thread on 06:45 - Mar 4 with 774 views | numptydumpty |
| Cricket 2026 County/International Thread on 23:20 - Mar 3 by thame_hoops |
I wouldn't drop Butler, I think he'll top score Thursday and come good. In terms of wicket keeper, we have Salt, Brook and Banton who can all Keep wicket. |
Yes i agree.
Like most, somehow i think Buttler will come good, just because of the character and class of the man. Lets hope so.
We need all our players to perform against India as that is about as tough a challenge as there is right now. [Post edited 4 Mar 6:45]
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| Cricket 2026 County/International Thread on 14:44 - Mar 4 with 686 views | R_from_afar |
S Africa struggling a bit against N Zealand, 101-5 after 14 overs, with all the key batters already back in the hutch. Interesting viewing, think I'll watch this and delay watching the highlights of Wang Chuqin and Lin Yun-Ju hammering smashes at each other in the Singapore Smash men's singles table tennis final. |  |
| "Things had started becoming increasingly desperate at Loftus Road but QPR have been handed a massive lifeline and the place has absolutely erupted. it's carnage. It's bedlam. It's 1-1." |
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| Cricket 2026 County/International Thread on 15:09 - Mar 4 with 670 views | R_from_afar |
| Cricket 2026 County/International Thread on 14:44 - Mar 4 by R_from_afar |
S Africa struggling a bit against N Zealand, 101-5 after 14 overs, with all the key batters already back in the hutch. Interesting viewing, think I'll watch this and delay watching the highlights of Wang Chuqin and Lin Yun-Ju hammering smashes at each other in the Singapore Smash men's singles table tennis final. |
All change, Jansen hits a 27 ball 50. This could be a real belter of a match. | |
| "Things had started becoming increasingly desperate at Loftus Road but QPR have been handed a massive lifeline and the place has absolutely erupted. it's carnage. It's bedlam. It's 1-1." |
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| Cricket 2026 County/International Thread on 16:29 - Mar 4 with 611 views | R_from_afar |
| Cricket 2026 County/International Thread on 15:09 - Mar 4 by R_from_afar |
All change, Jansen hits a 27 ball 50. This could be a real belter of a match. |
Finn Allen! 
100 off - wait for it - 33 balls! Astonishing!
NZ win by a mere nine wickets. | |
| "Things had started becoming increasingly desperate at Loftus Road but QPR have been handed a massive lifeline and the place has absolutely erupted. it's carnage. It's bedlam. It's 1-1." |
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| Cricket 2026 County/International Thread on 16:31 - Mar 4 with 609 views | LimehouseR |
What an innings from Allen.
Their openers were on a different planet there.
Who knows what will happen tomorrow but India will probably get to the final. |  | | |
| Cricket 2026 County/International Thread on 17:28 - Mar 4 with 576 views | TheChef |
| Cricket 2026 County/International Thread on 16:31 - Mar 4 by LimehouseR |
What an innings from Allen.
Their openers were on a different planet there.
Who knows what will happen tomorrow but India will probably get to the final. |
Yeah can only hope Inzid beat India and the ICC in the final. | |
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| Cricket 2026 County/International Thread on 23:21 - Mar 4 with 471 views | Kiwi76 |
Very pleasant surprise with that performance after getting stuffed by SA earlier in tournament.
We’re lacking in depth & missing some of bigger name players but still finding a way.
Hope another crack at you guys as should’ve won last time up & let slip.
Openers to be at least half as good in final… |  | | |
| Cricket 2026 County/International Thread on 15:29 - Mar 5 with 339 views | RBlock |
Well. We had a good run. No way we chase that score down. Maybe a bit of sliding doors moment, when Brook dropped that catch, but our attack got absolutely taken to bits by a very strong batting line up. Will be a sad watch if we lose wickets early. | | | |
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