Going back to the spin conundrum - think Zafar Ansari is certainly better than these..BUT, how about a little gamble with Panesar. Tell him he's going to India - work with him intensely, and then just throw him in the middle.
Get to stumps withoiut losing a wicket, with Ali playing with some intent, we could be in a very strong position heading into tmro. I think this is the way he needs to play (Ali) i quick fire 50+ could break the back of this chase, as im writing this hes just been given out, forgot all i said
Gotta see if any county is actually going to take him on for next season first I guess. Surely one of the smaller counties must consider it worth the risk?