England players and selection discussion thread

[mackembhoy]

Once again it's worth repeating they didn't have to force Anderson to retire at all. They could have told him the consequence of continuing his career and that selection is not guaranteed and that would be fair. There have been a few times they could've used Anderson before the next ashes and this series v India particularly stands out.

Yep nail on the head.

 

[kevinw]

Jimmy showed no decline in a decade, one bad Ashes series apart. His speed never declined, his accuracy and smarts as strong as ever. Especially with Broad going and Woakes ineffective abroad, there was no need to retire him.