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BoyBrumby · 26-08-2006, 02:51 AM

I voted for the status quo. I think an unintended effect of Pakistan's, er, issues with Hair is that it may've saved Tres's bacon. If Colly had gone on to make a big ton Banger could've (IMHO) been the one to make way for Sir Fred's return. As it is (& I realise Fred's fitness can't be taken for granted) I suspect Colly may make way. Not my call, I'd drop Bell, but I think that's the way the selectors will go.

Then again we might just say balls to it & go with seven batters!

26-08-2006, 02:51 AM	#11 (permalink)
BoyBrumby Englishman Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Doing the stance Posts: 42,644	I voted for the status quo. I think an unintended effect of Pakistan's, er, issues with Hair is that it may've saved Tres's bacon. If Colly had gone on to make a big ton Banger could've (IMHO) been the one to make way for Sir Fred's return. As it is (& I realise Fred's fitness can't be taken for granted) I suspect Colly may make way. Not my call, I'd drop Bell, but I think that's the way the selectors will go. Then again we might just say balls to it & go with seven batters! __________________ *- As featured in The Independent.* "This is not the time for namby-pamby promising youngsters who might just do something; not the time for building for the future. Pragmatism rules and they don't come more pragmatic than Rogers." - Victor Marks makes the case for stiff-legged and stiff-armed 35 year old left-handers in Ashes squads