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[Alvaro]

Tim seems a thoroughly decent fellow. It would take a better writer than Selvey to consistently cover his character up..,

[Buzz]

Which admin was it that claimed he knew Downton personally when he took charge? ?

Not sure there was one - but he used to work in the next door building to me (and 10,000 others!)

[ProCricketer1982]

Following the England Lions Tour, his readiness to play was assessed at 1/10. The only person assessed worse was Samit Patel. He apparently doesn't seem to have the drive/enthusiasm for it, however that it assessed.

Jesus England is so messed up.

He's a pro cricketer, more than fit enough.. Same with samit. This is just another example of the jokers running the national game. Disgraceful

Still, St least Cook is from the right family and s few runs vs a crap WI will of course show how well England are progressing .  Sigh.

[tushar sehgal]

Why would you be enthusiastic to play if you know that you won't really get a decent chance, you'll be messed with and then have to take the blame for everyone else not doing well in the team and losing, dropped never to have a proper go again till you are too old and useless, then get a chance again coz they are busy toying with some other young talent and but by then the train has already left the station...

[ppccopener]

yes it's poor

Looks like Ali in for Tredwell the only change.I'm sure Moores thinks a 'chance' selection of Rashid backfiring will cost him his job.

Sad really...we will never see any new players at this rate. everyone is scared of losing there job which creates a negative team

We need someone with a set of Kahunas

[tushar sehgal]

We need someone with a set of Kahunas

Stokes, even if lacking in talent (TBD or long haul) has the fire...You need some of these punching the locker, ready for a fight folks in the team...rather than: mommy warner said he was going to punch me in the face when I was at a pub making fun of someone...

[Buzz]

So Alex Hales hasn't made the test squad - but is celebrating avoiding the test thrashings with a trip to India to play for the Mumbai Indians

[Ayrtek Cricket]

think hes on the bench for this game as it happens too!