Is it entirely of our own making though?
Part of the problem is that we don't have anyone obviously good enough to step into the role, isn't it? Which just says something about the number of people playing cricket and coming through I think.
Posted By: Tricky Hawes on July 24th 2026 at 13:28:31
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- Is it entirely of our own making though? (Other Sports) - Tricky Hawes, Jul 24, 13:28:31
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- vmt, but go further... (Other Sports) - Tombs, Jul 24, 13:30:05
- get Strauss out of retirement. make him captain, but never play him. (Other Sports) - megson, Jul 24, 12:55:18
- That's a mistake, but perhaps one they have to make? (Other Sports) - megson, Jul 24, 12:53:54
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