Bye-bye Marcus
So that's it then, Marcus Trescothick is on his way home strapped in a straight jacket somewhere over the Indian Ocean.I 'm not quite sure what to make of the whole thing. One moment he's telling the BBC how much he's relishing the forthcoming series, the next he's pumped full of prosac and on the next flight home.
I have to admit to having some sympathy for his plight, but although I respect his right to privacy there is a part of me which can't help but be curious over whether we will ever find out what this 'stress-related illness' is or, perhaps more pertinently what has caused it.
Anyway I guess that opens the door for Cook to open and Collingwood to come in at number 5. Which leaves the final selection quandary being that of which spinner to go for. As for Trescothick's replacement, I would imagine that Robert Key is a shoe-in, and he probably now stands a decent chance of playing in one of the matches, particularly towards the end of the series.
One final thought, Mark Ramprakash was by far the best batsmen in country cricket last season, but at 37 is not even considered for the team. Australia's top six is likely to include Matty Hayden, Justin Langer and Damien Martyn, all of whom are over 35. Ask yourself this who would you rather have in the current England team, Ramprakash or Paul Collingwood?
posted by cov @ 1:51 pm
3 Comments:
No you're forgetting that Mark Ramprakash is a dancer now. Just like Darren Gough!!!
And as for trescothick, i would say some form of depression brought on by the powers that be putting so much pressure on an already knackered team.
Poor sods, the lot of them. Still (ECB) tarts must have their trinkets.
KT
KT,
You must be pleased with Ed Joyce though? He's quite a good looking chap i would have thought.
he's ok i guess but cricket isn't all about looks you know!!!! (though my site may suggest otherwise) i'd sooner tresco was well and in form. It's sad for him.
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