Agree re the women’s team but men’s t20 side has lots of good players. They were hammered today but played well in 3 of the 5 games. The balance of the side is wrong - and really missing Moeen. #cricket #IndiavEng

Whilst that may be true, they are hardly the games that 2025 will be remembered for.

Does it seem a little odd to go for a scan with back spasms (as it’s a muscle injury which wouldn’t show up)?

Reckon the lack of interest in the WTC is more to do with England’s emphasis on the Ashes. For good (or bad) that’s always the prism they view international cricket.

Always followed your cricket musings on x 😄🏏

Neil Fairbrother, Wasim Akram, Malcolm Marshall, Gooch.

Completely understand why he wants to be on the list but does make it very difficult for him to build up his fitness for red ball cricket.