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Matt Prior

Jams Foster

Craig Kieswetter

Tim Ambrose

Steven Davies

[Mr Cricket]

i put prior in the same class as bell, normally bottles it under pressure, good county player but not got that x factor you need for test match cricket... i think that kieswetter has

[strokeplayer]

we should atleast try a new keeper for the future against bangladesh -

oh btw simon , did u get my stuff sent off fella ?

[Alvaro]

why a new keeper?
Prior has been a consistent performer and has been no more inconsistent than the other batsman; he played really well in the Ashes.

He deserves the chance to play in Bangladesh; Keiswetter looked out of his depth in the Champions League with the bat.

[quick-keep]

why a new keeper?
Prior has been a consistent performer and has been no more inconsistent than the other batsman; he played really well in the Ashes.

He deserves the chance to play in Bangladesh; Keiswetter looked out of his depth in the Champions League with the bat.

The champions league isn't international cricket is it? It is pro club cricket.

[Alvaro]

but he was facing international standard bowlers. not kolpak medium pacers on a Taunton shirt front.

[Jeet]

Kieswetter is way over hyped. I mean he plays on the flattest wicket in England and his stats are boosted by this. I bet if Davies, Foster etc batted there, they would average 40 in First Class cricket as well.

Steven Davies should defiantly be next in line. Very good batsman and good with the gloves as well. And, most importantly, he's English.

[strokeplayer]

jeet , why should it matter what county they were born? aslong as they are eligible to play for england that's all that matters , but youve got a very  valid point regarding davies!

[leeroy_acko]

By any chance is there a lot of West country chaps on here!

I havent seen enough of Keeswetter to pass comment, but Foster has the best hands!

[Jeet]

jeet , why should it matter what county they were born? aslong as they are eligible to play for england that's all that matters , but youve got a very  valid point regarding davies!

If there's a good home grown player available, then why choose an overseas player over him? It would destroy the home grown player's confidence.

[leeroy_acko]

Never mind his confidence, it would destroy english cricket if we keep picking overseas players all the time!

[strokeplayer]

i 100% understand what you guys are saying , but surely it comes down to talent ?? when picking the ashes sqaud i dont think they will be sitting there saying ' right we will pick him over him because he is english ' , i may be wrong..

[niceonechoppy]

I agree about the Kieswetter fact about him batting at Taunton, wonder what his stats ate home and away in fc cricket compared to prior, davies and foster.

[leeroy_acko]

i 100% understand what you guys are saying , but surely it comes down to talent ?? when picking the ashes sqaud i dont think they will be sitting there saying ' right we will pick him over him because he is english ' , i may be wrong..

I would hope thats the first thing they make sure of- that he is english and qualified to play for us! I agree, it goes on talent, but I just think it wrong that a guy is born and raised a saffa then represents us.

Look at the Pattinson selection last year- are you telling me the fact he was an Aussie didnt come in to it when they selected him from nowhere?

[Jeet]

i 100% understand what you guys are saying , but surely it comes down to talent ?? when picking the ashes sqaud i dont think they will be sitting there saying ' right we will pick him over him because he is english ' , i may be wrong..

Well Steven Davies is hardly a mug with the bat. He played in an ordinary Worcestershire side and still averages 37.

[strokeplayer]

I would hope thats the first thing they make sure of- that he is english and qualified to play for us! I agree, it goes on talent, but I just think it wrong that a guy is born and raised a saffa then represents us.

Look at the Pattinson selection last year- are you telling me the fact he was an Aussie didnt come in to it when they selected him from nowhere?

yeah if he is qualified....but if they was to pick kieswetter , he is eligible but not english..

and jeet i agree fella , davies is no mug with the bat ! i just think there are others with more talent , but as i always say - its a matter of opinion.