Who will be the Wizards in Oz ?
- 18 Aug 06, 02:16 PM
One of the best parts of my job is the chance to hear the views from some of the greats of the game and over the past couple of days I've had the fortune to be in the Five Live commentary box ear-wigging the likes of Geoff Boycott, Graham Gooch, Alec Stewart, Rodney Hogg and Graham Thorpe. Yes, I know this sounds like name dropping... but I can't help who wanders in !
As Pakistan continue to pile on the runs and the bad weather interrupts play thoughts from many are turning towards Australia and who England should select for the Ashes tour. Although most of the places are already confirmed subject to fitness, the selectors will have some interesting decisions to make.
Who should be the extra batsman? It's reported the choice may be between Owais Shah, Ed Joyce or Rob Key. Well Graham Thorpe, who knows a thing or two about batting after playing 100 tests, thinks Key should be the man.
The Kent captain apparently impressed the Aussies during the last Ashes series down under.
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