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[Tumo]

Not saying what I said on premises of one test match.

I take it that a batting average of 35.88 and 44 wickets in 12 matches at 26.88 means he's not very good then, or not worth his spot?

[GJ]

Not saying what I said on premises of one test match.

Really? So the fact England have won in every test match he has played in is largely irrelevant? Personally I'd have him in my side any day of the week!

[Cover_Drive]

Really? So the fact England have won in every test match he has played in is largely irrelevant? Personally I'd have him in my side any day of the week!

Good for England if they won every test match whilst he was playing mate, I couldn't care less really.

I said what I wanted to say, it was merely my opinion. You agree or disagree with it doesn't bothers me .

[Buzz]

viv Richards said he thought Finn should be in the team.
I would be picking him for the next game personally.

[PedalsMcgrew]

Really? So the fact England have won in every test match he has played in is largely irrelevant? Personally I'd have him in my side any day of the week!

Actually it is largely irrelevant......I would expect him to be picked on his ability not because he is a 'lucky mascot'!

Pick any from Finn, Bresnan or Onions for the next test....they'll all do the job....

[A-Swing-And-A-Miss]

Actually it is largely irrelevant......I would expect him to be picked on his ability not because he is a 'lucky mascot'!

Pick any from Finn, Bresnan or Onions for the next test....they'll all do the job....

Cricket is a team game but much of it is based around individuals, if someone has won every game they have played in then clearly they are doing something right. He has a batting average of 36 and a bowling average of around 27 in Test matches, he isn't just a 'lucky mascot'..

I would say Anderson, Broad and Swann are possibly the best 3 man attack in the world right now, the 4th bowler isn't as important to England as it is to other sides because of how well those 3 are playing at the moment. The batting line-up on the other hand has been a bit iffy so I would prefer someone who can bat down the order and is handy with the ball such as Bresnan rather than a pure bowler like Finn or Onions.

EDIT: Also, Finn is 23 so I think he should be left to mature in the CC for another year before being put into the team, you don't want to rush him in like we did with Anderson.

[PedalsMcgrew]

Swann is batting 10 in this test....we are not short of batting! Picking Bresnan on the basis of his batting average in a 4 man attack is just plain daft! He's a great bowler, worth his place in the side, I'm just saying that Onions or Finn would be a better shout if conditions dictate. Horses for courses and all that....

[essexarsenal]

Well, you can take one of them out easily... "Mind the windows"....

Tino Best been recalled to replace Gabriel !

[tim2000s]

Tino Best been recalled to replace Gabriel !

So I saw.. Who's going to repeat that immortal line to him at Trent Bridge....?

[wilkie113]

So I saw.. Who's going to repeat that immortal line to him at Trent Bridge....?

I'm there on Sunday, I'll shout it at him if you like haha

[charlie15]

You all know who it'll be shouting it, keep your eyes (or ears) on Swanny!

Just out interest, apart from some glazing, what has Tino been doing over the last couple of years?

[wilkie113]

That's true, he loves causing trouble haha

[charlie15]

And here is the immortal moment;

http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/image/182846.html?object=51436;page=2

[Buzz]

In case anyone has noticed - the second test has started, Eng are unchanged, WI made two changed - they also won the toss and are batting.
24-1 after 7, Barath ct Anderson b Broad for 0

[Buzz]

45.3
 Swann to Chanderpaul, OUT, tossed up, pitches on the stumps, beats the bat and hits the back leg. Rauf says no but England review it. Swann is convinced. Is it hitting off? The height is okay and there's no bat involved. They've got him, the decision is overturned! If pitched on off and straightened, would have hit about three-quarters of the way up. Swann has his first Test wicket at Trent Bridge and England have got their man
 
 S Chanderpaul lbw b Swann 46 (86b 9x4 0x6) SR: 53.48