Sri Lanka v England 2nd ODI

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It is nothing short of ludicrous that Cook is going to lead us in the World Cup.

He should be nowhere near the side let alone leading it.

His stubbornes and willing to stand up to scrutiny of his Test captaincy served him well in that arena but unlike Test match cricket he simply isnt suited to the ODI format in the current era.
 
Kevin Pietersen‏@KP24 32s32 seconds ago
Dear Alastair, if you care about England's chances this winter, pls resign and just concentrate on Test cricket...#getHalesin

who would you pick personally hales for cook taylor for bell Jordan for gurney stokes for wokes would improve us

I'd get shot of Tredwell also, offers absolutely nothing. Utter shit. Need shot of the captain as well, about as much use as Stephen Hawking showing Usain Bolt how to run
 
The primary purpose of these games is to prepare the team for Australia.

To that end they should find a way, any way, to get Taylor and Hales into the side.

Players who are good enough but out of form should be given time to find their feet. To me this means continuing with Bell, Morgan, Root.

I also think that England for the past year have not been dealing with Ben Stokes properly. They're treating him as if he's a bowler who is also a tail-end slogger. He's not, he's a proper batsman who can score quickly and who is also a blower. At present he's lost his rhythm bowling and he's playing too far down the order to bat properly. I'd restore him to the team and promote him up the order.

I don't think either Gurney nor Jordan have justified their inclusion but I'd pick both at different times whenever balance between batting and bowling are needed.

Finn on coming back from injury should continue.

I think it would be better to give Cook at rest at this stage.

M Ali
Hales
Bell
Morgan
Root
Stokes
Bopara
Buttler
Woakes
Gurney/Jordan/Tredwell
Finn
 
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