I recently heard that Ian Botham has criticised the policy of ECB to rest Jimmy for the third test against West Indies resulting in the devaluation of the game. I do disagree.In my view, what England management has done is fully in the favour of both Jimmy and bright future of English cricket. No doubt, Jimmy has been the most valuable bowler for England since the former quickies got retarded. But He still is a human being. Even the records show that he has not sit on the benches for more than one game of test cricket since 2010, which is incredible as a matter of fact. But he is overstraining himself uselessly. Also, steven finn had been in exceptional touch in the last test he played. So, resting Jimmy for the third test and making a change is fair enough. And regarding the devaluation of cricket, i strongly feel that this has nothing to do with it. Even the pace attack of finn/onions, Bresnan, broad and along with swann; it constitutes a world class attack for the inexperienced and struggling west indies batsmen.
I hope you do agree with what i think.
thanks!
I hope you do agree with what i think.
thanks!
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