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[Will_NA]

I would have Collingwood over Bell anyday.

 

[Cricketman]

Samit Patel is a good selection for me. I think someone who could be very useful for England, a batsman who can get through 10 overs of tidy spin. I don't see him getting into the final XI unless you put him in for Bopara.

I've only heard good things about the guy. Bats at four (I think) and is a very handy bowler.

Just now in ICC, Samit hit 70 runs for me and took 4-25 from 10. It's a sign

 

[Collingwood50]

I would have Collingwood over Bell anyday.

i agree, Whilst Bell is a fantastic player, Colly is such a prescense in the Dressing room, and i think it's a big blow whenever he isn't present

 

[Skater]

It has just been revealed that Ryan Sidebottom has been left out of the team for the test match tomorrow. Stuart Broad and Steve Harmison will come in.

 

[Collingwood50]

It has just been revealed that Ryan Sidebottom has been left out of the team for the test match tomorrow. Stuart Broad and Steve Harmison will come in.

Great to see Broad back, but i just can't fathom the selection of Harmy

 

[Skater]

Great to see Broad back, but i just can't fathom the selection of Harmy

Sidebottom is not fit.

 

[MUFC1987]

Good decision for me. Sure the batting looks weak but at least we have a chance of taking 20 wickets with 5 bowlers. Just gotta hope that Flintoff/Ambrose/Broad can get 150+ runs between them.

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Great to see Broad back, but i just can't fathom the selection of Harmy

He's quick and he's in form. How does it not make sense?

 

[Sureshot]

Because he's proven that he isn't up to it mentally. Touring India and WIndies this winter, can you see Harmison surviving out there? We all saw what happened to him on previous tours. He can't stand being away from his family (fair enough).

Having said that, I think he will do quite well at The Oval.

 

[evertonfan]

I love how everyone thinks that they are an expert on Steve Harmison's mental state these days.

 

[Skater]

I love how everyone thinks that they are an expert on Steve Harmison's mental state these days.

You don't have to be an expert to know the man can't stand touring.

 

[evertonfan]

Well the last time I checked, the Oval's in England.

 

[Skater]

Well the last time I checked, the Oval's in England.

No one mentioned anything about his worthiness for the Oval. We just know the man won't be going to India. Anyone but Bopara.

 

[evertonfan]

So why were people so skeptical of Harmison playing at Edgbaston and now the Oval? It's just silly. I'd want him in my squad if he's in the kind of form he is now.

And seeing as your all such experts on him, how can you say that he might not turn a corner under a new captain? Nothing's black and white in cricket, just give the poor lad a break.

 

[Ollie_H]

Because he's proven that he isn't up to it mentally. Touring India and WIndies this winter, can you see Harmison surviving out there? We all saw what happened to him on previous tours. He can't stand being away from his family (fair enough).

Having said that, I think he will do quite well at The Oval.

If I remember correctly he quite enjoys touring the West Indies..Didn't he take his best figures there?

 

[Will_NA]

Great to see Broad back, but i just can't fathom the selection of Harmy

And Bell lacks the ability to consistently make big scores