I'm very curious to see how our new look team will fare against India. True our batting has a familiar look but both Kieswetter and Bairstow will be playing in India for the first time and our pace bowlers, Bresnan excepted, are also new.
I expect the following to take the field for England:
Cook
Kiewetter
Trott
Pietersen
Bopara
Bairstow
Patel
Bresnan
Swann
Finn
Dernbach
Personally I would prefer to see Pietersen at three so if he fails Trott can come in to steady the ship but if he succeeds the team will benefit considerably.
India v England first ODI
posted on 14/10/11
Tough target for England 301 to win. Pietersen owes us a few runs after his fielding.
I hope Kieswetter doesn't play a T20 innings and gives himself time to get used to the conditions.
posted on 14/10/11
Kieswetter out playing away from his body. That's the difference between a player with test experience and a T20 player.
posted on 14/10/11
Another Petersen failure how long can he last in this format?
He looked completely ill at ease the whole time at the crease.
posted on 14/10/11
Cook showing that he belongs in the one day game. The Sub cont is a big test for him and so far he looks at ease.
posted on 14/10/11
talk about kiss of death...
posted on 14/10/11
Shall we see the recent Bopara or the old Bopara and can Trott come up to the plate?
It's important that these two do not leave Baistow under pressure.
posted on 14/10/11
Fat Sam has to show he is more than just a lollipop left arm darter and score some runs even though the game is probably over for England.
posted on 14/10/11
These batsmen are making Bell look a shoe in for the next game.
posted on 14/10/11
Havent been watching since england were on par with india in the first innings...... whats happening..... Trott to slow? India spinners deserve credit regardless.
posted on 14/10/11
It seems all you need to do on this pitch is to bowl straight at no more than 50mph to take wickets. I guess that's what playing in India requires.