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[FvanN]

I would have selected prior.. But for today im glad they did not 

Much better bats in england than Bopara... Im starting to think that maybe its time to look for a new coach who will make the changes that we can all see need to be made..  

[Buzz]

Im starting to think that maybe its time to look for a new coach who will make the changes that we can all see need to be made..  

hahahah spot the Saffa in the room!!
I think that isn't really the best move - sack one of the three best coaches in the game, humm sensible...

[Number4]

Im starting to think that maybe its time to look for a new coach who will make the changes that we can all see need to be made..  

Do the coaches really have much say when I comes to selection though?

[FvanN]

I would have thought the skipper & coach would have a majority say who plays. With regards flower going might have jumped the gun a little... just a wee bit 

Could it be  bopara might just be going through a slump in form and we all know what that is like.

[Vantage_Cricket]

I dont think he's a No3 batsman full stop. I'd much prefer to see him come in the middle order - he's an exceptional batsman on his day and can win games for you in the middle order.

However it has shown that he is not great against top quality seam bowling and I believe he should be dropped, or play instead of samit patel in that cameo role bowling 10 overs when the wicket suits him.

I would prefer to see the likes of Wright be given a chance, never really had a great chance for england and has performed all over the world and is very much a one day specialist.

With regards to Prior, his record for ODI's speak for itself - shocking. I believe he would be very lucky if he was given another chance - He gets himself out too easily and tries to play way too many big shots, therefore his record is poor and always will be unless he changes his game to play how he does in the test arena.

[trypewriter]

Very good point about where in the order to bat him. I always think No. 3 is the toughest position unless both openers have done really well. The bowlers should have found their rhythm and they've just got a wicket (unless it's a daft run out) when you come in, so there's a lot of responsibility.

[Ayrtek Cricket]

You have to pick your form players when they are scoring runs. Bopara hasnt and isnt on current form

If they arent in any great nick then why pick them, thats what the county game is for to step them back into it to regain some runs and build up their confidence again.

[petehosk]

You have to pick your form players when they are scoring runs. Bopara hasnt and isnt on current form

If they arent in any great nick then why pick them, thats what the county game is for to step them back into it to regain some runs and build up their confidence again.

Too right young Tom!
RB has talent ok, and has been bowling really well, so either play him in an all-rounders position or send him back to County so that he can sort himself out. And if he hits form again, then job done! 

[shazz]

No, pick anyone of the upcoming youngsters from the county game and they will contribute more with the bat.

[procricket]

There no doubt his ability but he seems very soft centred with too much going onion his head

Good player in our best eleven not right now he ain't

[petehosk]

And that is the point.....if he's not in our top 11 at the mo, then why risk playing him?
It's a risk to him and to the team.
I suspect that he will be a improved player on better form next season though......

[tim2000s]

Herein lies the problem though. Luke Wright has also been found (extremely) wanting on the international stage. I think it's a tough one right now.

[hammersjr]

My opinion is that Ravi Bopara is not good enough for International Cricket because he has been given so many chances but yet only performed well in a number of matches, he did extremely well against Australia recently. He may be a good county player but will never be a Test player and I would keep him as cover for injuries in the sqaud for ODI as he is versatile but I would rather younger players be given their chances.

[procricket]

Despite what your saying who are the younger players you talk of

I think it where England struggle there not that much back up even the youth

[Watsontotty]

not good enough for international cricket in my opinion and has himself to blame and he will be dropped soon never to return ? i could be wrong like.