superkingdave
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On a separate issue, i think England's continual selection of the top Associate players is a cynical way to keep them down. I do not believe for one minute it is because the selectors think Morgan (or Joyce for that matter) is the best possible selection. as many have said, there are plenty of other county players who could fit the same position.
If I was an England supporter it would tick me off that my own country's development was being harmed simply to stop another nation getting stronger. not cricket at all and piss poor form imo.
With all due respect, i think that's rubbish. All 2 (Amjad Khan stopped playing for Denmark in 2000 iirc and did the qualification period) of the associate players that have been selected by England have been consistent with Englands other selection decisions. Morgan is clearly one of the best young batsmen in county cricket at the moment and Joyce had put together a very good case for selection at the time he was picked.
England are clearly keeping Ireland down, they haven't improved at all with the increase in Irish players playing on the county scene...