Thefulltoss: English blog calls for axing almost half the England squad after India disaster
James Morgan rates the performance of each player in the English Test squad and debates over whether to 'stick' or 'twist' with them in the new year after a disastrous ending to the year in India. Morgan believes Alastair Cook should be replaced as the captain but should be retained as an opener.
From the Thefulltoss.com:
Now the dust has settled on our embarrassing test series in India, it’s time to look ahead to 2017. Which players actually have a test future and which ones should be dumped faster than Kim Kardashian’s next husband?​
Alastair Cook – twist and stick. England’s team is full of young, somewhat impetuous, attacking young players. Cook is therefore out of place as the team’s leader. He’s simply not a good fit for either this group of players or the Australian coach. England persevering with Cook would be like Guns & Roses hiring Aled Jones as their new singer. It’s a recipe for destruction.
As a batsman Cook is obviously still worth his place. However, I’m slightly concerned that he’s not making the hundreds he once did – just five in his last 60+ test innings. Is he simply burned out and in need of a rest, or has his hunger diminished somewhat?
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