I think both the ecb and GILES have lost the plot. And this probably means GILES has got the job.
He said on beeps call up "he's a top bloke" not really a reason for a call up, but it seems to be why the ecb has backed cook. Prior said similar too.
So to play for England you need no talent, skill or anything cricket related. Just be a good guy.
GILES also said after losing the first game "this tour is not a trial for the full England job, the results have no bearing on that decision"
So has he already got it? Or been told it doesn't matter if we fail? We can still blame kp.
As for broad, he has firmly blamed the bowling department for the first loss. He said they was poor and not good enough. hmm your our number one bowler, and captain. Yet you only bowled 6 overs? How can you blame anyone else?
I was hoping that hales would be in today, preferably for wright. But with bells call up, I'd presume it's more than a strain.
Just hope dernbach doesn't play!